RIT Dubai's mission is to provide the technology-based educational programs for personal and professional development that are offered by the Rochester Institute of Technology. We develop and deliver curricula and advance scholarship relevant to emerging technologies and social conditions in UAE and the Gulf region. Our community is committed to diversity and student centeredness and is distinguished by our innovative and collaborative spirit.
RIT Dubai will lead higher education in preparing students for successful careers in a global society.
Student Centeredness... exhibits behavior, performs duties of position, and /or makes decisions that demonstrate and/or support the importance of students as the primary constituency of the university and/or contributes directly to student success.
Professional Development and Scholarship... takes actions to continuously advance and/or improve in one;s academic or professional discipline; as an individual contributor; as a team member; and/or as an organizational leader.
Integrity and Ethics... does what it takes to deliver on commitments made to the department, college, or division and to constituency groups. Builds personal trust and relationships inside and outside the university by doing what one says he or she will do when it is promised.
Respect, Diversity and Pluralism... provides a high level of service to fellow members of the RIT Dubai community. Treats every person with dignity.
Innovation and Flexibility... provides and/or encourages new ideas that could make the department, college, or division an even better organization. Open to, and adapts well to change.
Teamwork and Collaboration... contributes to the efforts of the department, division, or college as a team player. Works well with others outside the department to accomplish cross- college or division goals and objectives.