College of Social Sciences & Education Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Social Sciences and Education is to cultivate a community of ethical learners and educators. We provide a variety of meaningful experiences and skills in order to promote a spirit of scholarship, collaboration, professionalism, engagement, and lifelong learning to serve and understand others. We strive for a safe, sustainable society and environment in which we all live, work, and play.

Vision Statement

Cultivating learning communities through scholarship, engagement, and compassion.

Values

• Learning: Cultivating curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong desire to build knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Community: Understanding people locally and globally and engaging them with compassion.
• Collaboration: Creating meaningful, impactful relationships among students, faculty, staff, and community.