Vision, mission, values

Vision

Our vision expands human potential across the lifespan by improving science and technology that applies throughout people's daily living and learning. Our College embraces a deep passion for health and well-being, education, science and technology, and community. We aspire to excellence in research and scholarly programs; focusing on complex issues among individuals, families, educational institutions, and communities using science and technology, entrepreneurism, contemporary learning, and lifestyle changes.

Mission

The mission of the College is to create, share, and apply knowledge to improve people's lives through the science and technology of living and learning. We prepare transformative leaders for our nation and the world. To make the world a better place, CHS will use its strengths in student-centered education, global citizenship and collaboration, and innovation in research and technology. CHS will lead in developing sustainable ways to provide innovations in health and wellness, education, entrepreneurism, financial wellness, and STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). We will design tools and an infrastructure leading to enhanced living and learning. Major advancements in 21st century living provide opportunities for CHS at the global forefront to address common challenges.

Core Values

We believe our work embraces the following essential core values:

Accessibility

Land-grant mission-focus

Integrity and civility

Responsibility

Intellectual inquiry

Academic excellence

Public outreach

Diversity and equity

Transparency

Adaptability

Resiliency

Innovation

Advanced technologies

Sustainability

Interdisciplinary focus Collaboration

Entrepreneurship Learner-centered instruction

Transformative research