Mission Statement

The College of Social and Behavioral Science and its constituent departments and programs reassert their commitment to the values and mission embodied in the following statement.

In pursuit of excellence we work to advance knowledge and instruction in the foundations of social and behavioral science which, in turn, contributes directly or indirectly to improvements in the quality of life. We feel a special obligation to use our expertise to apply social science principles and findings to issues in social policy, emphasizing the human factor in policy analysis, and the quality of life.

To accomplish these goals we are dedicated:

• to provide a scholarly environment for the advancement of knowledge – in which ideas can be expressed, challenged, respected, and nurtured.
• to develop new modes of learning to enhance the educational experiences of our students.
• to create interdisciplinary programs that enable our students to meet the needs of business, industry, government, and education.
• to sustain a service environment which brings the University to the community and the community to the University.


(Focus On the Human Factor: Investing in People, CSBS Vision Statement, 3-28-2000)



Strategic Plan