Research

Meeting and exceeding expectations of our internal and external constituents.

The study, of the theory, and practice of teaching. Pedagogy informs the interactions of teachers and learners aimed at achieving learning objectives.

Sustainability presumes that resources are finite, and should be used wisely with a view to long-term priorities and consequences of the ways in which resources are expended.

Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public interest.

The process of actively and objectively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion. Critical thinkers think through and question ideas before adoption.

All persons seeking increased knowledge or skill including degree seekers, faculty, staff, and lifelong learners.

Equity refers to the qualities of justness, fairness, impartiality, and even-handedness for all people. Equity is often confused with equality, which refers to equal sharing and exact division.

An ecologically and/or geographically distinct area with sustained integrity and function regardless of disturbance or change.

The preferred employment option for job seekers and employees of all types.

Playing an effective and leading role in regional advancement.

A leading and preferred educational option for learners, whether they are enrolling for the first time, continuing their education, developing new skills, or changing careers.