Mission Statement

As the University’s largest and most comprehensive academic unit, the College of Arts and Sciences serves the community through its excellence in teaching, research, and creative endeavors. In addition to providing the highest quality undergraduate education within a supportive environment, our graduate programs produce professionals with advanced technical and research skills, the tools to advance their disciplines, and a desire to improve society. Through its varied programs and dedicated faculty, the College of Arts and Sciences prepares students to:

• Think critically and communicate effectively
• Increase the breadth of their knowledge within a global context
• Participate actively in their education through collaboration with faculty in research and professional activities
• Become involved as leaders in their communities
• Pursue postgraduate and professional degrees in a variety of fields