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Mission Statement


Mission Statement


The College of Natural Sciences will enhance the quality of life and health of the communities it serves by promoting educational, social, economic, scientific, and cultural advancement through:

  • Establishing centers of academic leadership in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, health science, kinesiology, mathematics, nursing, and physics;
  • Meeting the emerging and identified needs of the community;
  • Developing new academic programs to meet future challenges;
  • Linking research and teaching that will benefit K-12, undergraduate and graduate education;
  • Applying interdisciplinary approaches for the solution of problems;
  • Preparing students for advanced studies;
  • Fostering camaraderie and providing a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and administration;
  • Enabling students and faculty to achieve their full potential in their quest for learning and teaching; and,
  • Cultivating the appreciation of the relevance of the sciences in everyday life through outreach and public education