Mission & Vision

At Fisher College, students are our top priority. Every decision and initiative the College undertakes is dedicated to enhancing education and fostering the success of our undergraduate and graduate students.

Fisher College values its faculty for their exceptional talent and dedication to teaching. Through close student-faculty interactions, Fisher's faculty aims for teaching excellence that honors and accommodates each student’s distinct interests, needs, and abilities.

At Fisher College, we treasure the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives as pivotal to transformative learning. We actively encourage students to celebrate their cultures and exchange ideas through both curricular and co-curricular activities and dialogues. Amidst diversity, Fisher emphasizes the significance of mutual respect and civility in fostering a supportive learning environment.

Fisher College values the active participation of its community members based on their roles, interests, and abilities. Because meaningful involvement implies knowledge of relevant facts, the College values transparency and open communication among all members of its community.

Fisher values the autonomy to shape its own future with minimal financial constraints. To enjoy this freedom to the fullest, Fisher acts with great financial care and prudence, mindful that it is the steward of others’ trust and treasure, and always prioritizes the interests of its students.

Fisher values promoting the common good through civic engagement, community service, environmental stewardship, and fostering public discourse. With a unique historical commitment, Fisher serves as a gateway to higher education for Boston’s residents, particularly first-generation students and those from underrepresented backgrounds.

According to Fisher College’s Strategic Plan, by spring 2028, the institution aims to boost enrollment of traditional-age undergraduates while maintaining its hallmark of close student-faculty relationships and small class sizes. Rates of enrollment, retention, and graduation are forecast to rise. Fisher will expand its online presence and better integrate its traditional-age and adult-serving degree programs.

Fisher College offers academic programs in cutting edge disciplines like cybersecurity, biology, and healthcare, integrating them with our career readiness framework and liberal arts foundation We continuously adapt by adjusting or removing programs with low enrollment. Additionally, our graduate program is expanding to include new career-focused master’s degrees.

Fisher is committed to celebrating  student diversity and fostering an inclusive community. Our initiatives include expanding alumni engagement, enhancing facilities, exploring campus growth opportunities, and utilizing strategic public relations and marketing to elevate our institutional profile and reputation. We remain dedicated to being a valuable asset to our neighbors in Boston’s Back Bay area.

Fisher College is committed to nurturing its entrepreneurial spirit and exploring growth opportunities such as Esports and corporate partnerships and affiliations with other institutions. We prioritize financial stability through strategic resource management and planning. These strategic goals outlined in our plan reflect a feasible and ambitious future that will benefit Boston and our global community.