College Mission and Values

Mission

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is a community of diverse learners seeking to understand and transform the social world through inquiry, inspiration, service and innovation.

Core Values

• Diversity: Our uniqueness as individuals and as a collective is an asset and serves as a source of strength.
• Learning: The foundation of knowledge as both a valued end and a means to success.
• Engagement: Passion, involvement, critical thinking, and collaboration are nurtured among all learners.
• Equity: The assurance of access, belonging, and opportunity shapes our approach and our actions.
• Innovation: Creativity advances knowledge through research and scholarship for improving lives.
• Integrity: Ethics and honesty guide our curriculum, values, words, and actions.

Strategic Directions

• Increase our value to students and their success by refining our programs, systems and practices.
• Improve the 2nd Year Experience to increase retention and graduation rates.
• Collaborate internally and externally to increase scholarship, learning and diversity.
• Increase flexibility in faculty and staff work, expectations and load.
• Improve infrastructure and space utilization while influencing a One Space/Place Plan.