Institutional Priorities
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In order to accomplish the
University’s visions, goals and priorities, the faculty must remain
mindful that being a responsible community member extends beyond disciplina=
ry
interests to the interconnected aims of:
- Targeted programs of distinctiveness that =
are
nationally and internationally recognized and that capture the unique
strengths of the University
- Applied focus based upon a strong foundati=
on
of excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and quality professional
programs
- Interdisciplinary research and educational
programs that address emerging needs for new knowledge and its
dissemination
- Global cultural perspectives infused
throughout programs
- Use of our location in an urban area, a ce=
nter
of international commerce, a media center and a center of governance, =
to
offer a distinctive education to our students
- Learning opportunities and a learning-cent=
ered
environment that support individual styles and life circumstances of
students
- Graduate and research programs with nation=
al
and global recognition that benefit the interests of the state and reg=
ion
- Participation in partnerships that have a
positive impact on community evidenced through teaching, research, and
service activities
- Dynamic, intellectual environment that
stimulates scholarly activity for all faculty and students and fosters
creativity, innovation, and humanity
- Service as a resource to local, state, and
federal entities
- Fiscal accountability that connects
performance and priorities to resources