Mission Statement

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, dedicated to the primacy of the liberal arts in higher education and committed to excellence, prepares students to be responsible citizens and self-directed learners and to lead productive lives in a diverse world.

With its scholarly expertise and breadth, its strong service to general education, its tradition of pedagogical innovation, and its increasing use of new technologies, the College aims to build outstanding cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and global studies programs, while maintaining the strength of its individual programs.

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