Mission & Values

Mission

A premier liberal arts college, John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a diverse and inclusive community seeking justice in its many dimensions. Through distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs, we prepare students for meaningful and rewarding careers and lives of impact in New York City and beyond. As a Minority, Hispanic, and Asian serving institution committed to historically marginalized communities, we educate and empower every graduate to strengthen communities, expand equity and advance justice.

Vision

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is committed to building an equitable society where opportunity and justice are accessible to all. We empower diverse communities through transformative research and advance social mobility by cultivating critical thinkers and principled leaders who champion integrity, challenge injustice and serve the public good with courage and compassion. We educate fierce advocates for justice.

Values

Academic Freedom: We uphold the free exchange of ideas in teaching, research, creative arts and scholarship without retaliation or censorship.

Diversity & Belonging: We cultivate and sustain a participatory community that values diverse identities, experiences and perspectives.

Equity: We challenge and address biases, systemic injustices and other barriers to access, inclusion, and success.

Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, empathy,and ethical responsibility across our academic and college work.

Learning & Scholarship: We engage in transformative teaching, learning, creative activity, research and scholarship that generates and disseminates knowledge.

Public Service: We commit our expertise and energy to strengthening communities and partnerships that support the public good.

Respect: We honor the dignity, humanity and contributions of every member of our community with civility and care in a safe and supportive environment.