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Our Mission

The University of Northwestern exists to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world.

Northwestern Media exists to lead people to Christ and nurture believers in their spiritual growth through Christ-centered media—a mission that started with our first radio station in 1949.

UNWavering: The Mission of Northwestern Explained

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Our Vision

By 2030, Northwestern will be a nationally recognized voice that shapes society and speaks into contemporary culture, influences how people think, and equips Christian leaders for lives of purpose, service, and civic engagement through the transforming power and platform of Christian higher education and Christian media. 

Our campus architecture is unique and we are deeply grateful for the heritage of several architectural gems on campus. One of those is the beautiful and intentionally designed spaces is Nazareth Chapel

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Northwestern Media started with our first radio station in 1949. Our network has expanded across 10 states and continues to grow! Our stations and our WOW God Podcast network reach over a million listeners each week and thousands more through live internet streaming.

Required

Reading &

Training

•  Employee Handbook (all employees):

• Review the Employee Handbook and sign the Employee Handbook Acknowledgment Form.
•  Faculty Handbook (faculty only): Sign the Faculty Handbook Acknowledgment Form.
•  Eagle Alert/Emergency Contact Sign Up: Update all pertinent information here within your first week of hire.
•  KnowBe4 Training.  IT will automatically enroll you in KnowBe4 security awareness training and you have three weeks to complete the training.  Be looking for an email from KnowBe4 to complete the training.  Questions?  Contact servicedesk@unwsp.edu.  
•  FERPA Training: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, requires schools to ensure privacy of student education records is maintained. It also states student rights in relation to this privacy protection. All UNW employees are required to watch the FERPA training video, complete FERPA Training, complete the quiz, and sign the Confidentiality Policy and Agreement form that is immediately after the quiz.  If you have questions, please contact Andy Simpson, FERPA Compliance Officer, at 651-631-5239 or alsimpson@unwsp.edu. (required training)
•  Title IX Sexual Misconduct Training: The Sexual Misconduct Policy provides the philosophy and standard exercised by the University of Northwestern regarding all forms of unlawful sex discrimination in its community. All employees are required to complete the Title IX Sexual Misconduct Training.  Contact Bret Hyder at 651-628-2077 or bmhyder@unwsp.edu for any questions or concerns.  (required training)
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  UNW Campus Security Authority Training: In accordance with the requirements of the Jeanne Cleary Act, the University of Northwestern is required to designate certain officials as Campus Security Authorities (CSA). All employees must read through the Campus Security Authority Training information found here to understand their role in campus security and reporting.  More information on reporting and being a designated CSA can be found here.