Our Vision

To advance the understanding of the world and our responsibilities as citizens through innovative teaching, meaningful research, creative work, and community outreach. To be renowned for our contributions to the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, as well as interdisciplinary pursuits, and to attract incoming students and new faculty to the College of Arts and Sciences.

Our Mission

The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences, consistent with our designation as a unique Land, Sea, and Urban Grant university, is to be an active and dynamic site of learning through cutting-edge research, creative work, and preparing and empowering students at all levels to be productive and engaged global citizens who view education as a lifelong endeavor and responsibility. Our mission is to increase knowledge and understanding of complex, interdependent contexts, expand horizons, find solutions, and enrich lives.

The College of Arts and Sciences brings together and supports undergraduate and graduate programs across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. We are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service at all levels. Our academic units create learning experiences that stress the free and rigorous pursuit of knowledge, intellectual curiosity, respect for differences across cultures and perspectives, a passion for personal expression, and an investment in the responsibilities of an educated global citizen in a democratic society. The College facilitates students’ development into leaders and global citizens who think critically and creatively, com /tunicate effectively, and participate actively in local and global communities.

Our Values

For our faculty, students, and staff, we value:

• Intellectual achievements and cultural traditions in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences
• Collaboration with students in research, learning, and outreach
• Diversity, inclusivity, civic and global engagement
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and scholarly inquiry
• Life-long learning and pursuits that are interdisciplinary, integrated, satisfying and meaningful