Schools
School of Natural Sciences
Mission Statement
The mission is supported by:
- dedicated faculty who emphasize excellent teaching to enhance student learning;
- effective mentoring for our students so they can better achieve their full potential;
- ongoing research or creative scholarship efforts that expose our students and others to the exciting world of discovery;
- delivering the benefits of analytical, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills that are necessary for life-long learning to students;
- assuming the role of regional science, mathematical, and computing leadership through university service efforts, technical assistance to local schools, organizations, and businesses; the visiting scientist series; continuing education; and many other service-related contributions;
- fostering an educational environment and support services where students with a wide range of abilities can receive training and become proficient in science, mathematics, and computing;
- stimulating academic surroundings for traditional and non-traditional students that extend beyond the campus to encompass the entire region.