VISION
The Art Institutes International - Kansas City, a degree-granting institution, strives to be the premier school for visual and practical arts in the Midwest. This vision will be achieved through a learning-centered approach that fulfills the evolving needs of the marketplace in a variety of creative careers.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of The Art Institutes International - Kansas City is to accomplish its vision by providing employers with quality skilled graduates prepared by experienced faculty using market-driven curricula.

This mission is accomplished by:

• Involving employers in the development of curricula that is responsive to industry needs through Program Advisory Committees.
• Employing faculty who possess appropriate academic credentials, who have industryrelated experience, and who exhibit excellence in teaching.
• Enhancing institutional effectiveness by improving processes and operations, by promoting teamwork and fiscal responsibility, and through effective communications.
• Creating an environment that assures academic freedom and encourages responsible decision making and critical thinking among students, faculty, and staff.
• Assisting graduates in obtaining career-related employment.
• Providing alumni with continuing educational opportunities.
• Cultivating an environment of responsibility and participation.
• Fostering a collaborative environment.