Davenport University prepares individuals and organizations to excel in the knowledge-driven environment of the 21st century.

In support of its mission, Davenport University:

• Functions as an independent institution of higher education with a main campus – the W.A. Lettinga campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan – and multiple locations.
• Specializes in undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare individuals for careers in business, technology and health professions.
• Provides business education on location, at off-campus sites, and through online programs.
• Offers educational programs and services designed to serve recent high-school graduates, adults, organizations and international students.

Davenport University aspires to be a world-class business school, excelling in career preparation, career advancement, and professional development. With its distinguished reputation for mentoring and practical learning, Davenport will teach students to think creatively and recognize opportunity in a dynamic economy. The University will also instill in students an appreciation for civic responsibility in the communities where they live and work.

Davenport University's Values represent the behavioral expectations of our faculty, staff, and students in performing their responsibilities and achieving their goals. These values are represented through STAIR.

Serving Students with Quality

• Understand our students
• Nurture capable and energetic students
• Help students start, stay, and succeed
• Provide GREAT service
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement

Trustworthiness

• Communicate openly and honestly
• Demonstrate loyalty
• Maintain confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Explain “why” and ask “why”

Accountability

• Think as a University
• Follow University policies and procedures
• Perform to the vision and strategic plan
• Meet goals and carry out responsibilities
• Adapt to change in support of vision and strategic plan

Innovation and creativity

• Share thoughts and new ideas
• Actively engage and participate
• Constructively challenge status quo
• Think outside the box

Respect for people

• Celebrate success
• Inspire and motivate
• Treat everyone with respect and cooperation
• Embrace diversity