Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles
Mission
Cultivating engaged global citizens through innovative interdisciplinary programs and diverse community partnerships.
Vision
The Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies will be a regional and national model for creative inquiry, integrative programming, inclusive practices, and student empowerment.
Guiding Principles
We value
- a collegial and collaborative student-centered environment where we support each other and work together, both within the college and across campus, in an open and transparent manner;
- cultural diversity and diversity of voices as a foundational principle in our curriculum, programming, and practices;
- community engagement through educational initiatives and experiential learning;
- interdisciplinary research and teaching that challenges and expands perspectives;
- risk-taking and innovation that encourages alternative approaches to scholarship, teaching, and learning; and
- social, environmental, and financial sustainability in all that we do.