Mission
THE JOHN N. GARDNER INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PARTNERING WITH COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER ENTITIES TO INCREASE INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVING OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH TEACHING, LEARNING, RETENTION, AND COMPLETION. THE INSTITUTE SUPPORTS POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY LEARNER EARNS A CREDENTIAL THAT LEADS TO A MEANINGFUL CAREER AND A HIGHLY FULFILLING LIFE. THROUGH ITS WORK, THE INSTITUTE WILL ADVANCE HIGHER EDUCATION'S BROADER MISSION OF EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY AND SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS.