FULFILLING THE MISSION
Our faculty and instructors play a vital role in helping the University fulfill its mission through teaching, research and service.
Teaching
To stimulate critical thinking and curiosity, disseminate knowledge, develop workforce-ready skills, and artistic expression. Our faculty embrace a variety of ways to engage our students, help prepare them for bright futures, and bolster student success through advising, thesis and dissertation direction, mentorship and more.
RESEARCH
To increase fundamental knowledge within disciplines, creative activities (including performances and exhibitions), and applied research that yields tangible benefits to society. Our faculty produce a wide range of research and scholarly work — scientific and translational research, public and community-engaged research, and creative scholarship.
SERVICE
To live out our land-grant mission through service activities that address the needs of our University, local community, state, region, nation, and world. Service activities involve the application of the benefits and products of teaching and research to address the needs of society and the profession.
