Mission Statement
inspiring minds today to transform tomorrow
Vision
improving lives through the accomplishments of our scholars
Core Values
We value an academically excellent learning environment.
Therefore we will:
- Strive for excellence in graduate programs and postdoctoral training by continually upgrading program offerings to compete with other leading graduate schools.
- Recruit students and postdoctoral fellows in a competitive manner by providing high quality and rigorous research and training programs.
We value and celebrate diversity equity and inclusion.
Therefore we will:
- Recruit and support graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and other research scholars both nationally and internationally.
- Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in research and pedagogical philosophy to provide well-rounded educational and professional opportunities for our students and postdoctoral fellows.
We value a student-centered learning environment.
Therefore we will:
- Prepare graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to participate successfully in both academic and other professional arenas.
- Develop and sustain interdisciplinary graduate and postdoctoral training programs that promote creative thinking across disciplines.
- Advocate for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows while serving as a liaison between trainees and the University administration.