Walden University Mission Statement

Walden University is an accredited institution that molds professional aspiring students into scholar-practitioners. This institution provides a diverse community for developing student to create a positive social change (Walden University. 2015). Walden is committed to helping students achieve their goals through programs (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and certificates) facilitating a difference in your career and community. Their mission statement is the establishment of the values of the organization and vision through the foundations of your learning experience (Walden University. 2015). Scholar-practitioners (Faculty, Alumni, Leadership and students) envisioned graduates explanation of critical changes in the society of the 21st century. The university maintains high standards of quality and integrity through student-centered learning (Walden University. 2015). “In 2011, Walden’s inaugural Social Change Impact Report determined the state of global social …show more content…
“Societal and community problems are evidences that institutions are not functioning for people” (Brager, G. & Specht, H. (1973). In today’s society, youth are faced with peer pressure, uninvolved parents, anger, abuse and several other challenges; due to the lack of love, encouragement and motivation. Youth crimes are at a high rate; demonstrated in their values and behavior displayed in the community. People are the product of our environment; some create their own identity to be more than where they come from and others experience life to find themselves. As Hebert stated, “Young people don't have positive images in front of them," “They get these dumb reality TV shows, the violent video games and the music," and "We know there is a lack of programming, lack of funding, resources that these young people can plug into, so what do we do?" (Herbert, Tony. March