Anthropology Department
Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
| Anthropology is at the core of liberal education, bridging several disciplines across the humanities, natural and social sciences. Our approach, which integrates bio-cultural, evolutionary and comparative perspectives, allows us to train undergraduates to examine humanity holistically, and to provide them with the skills needed to become active participants in diverse communities. |
Vision
| The Anthropology department will create excellence in liberal education expanding our approach to include applied programs in bio-cultural, medical, comparative and material studies. We will prepare our students to appreciate cultural diversity and other ways of living. We will initiate programs that allow students to apply their anthropological knowledge and skills in advanced studies, the workplace, and in their communities. |
Values
- We value excellent teaching by interacting with students in appropriate sized classes, field studies and community settings.
- We value appreciation for human diversity and respect for all cultures.
- We value interdisciplinary initiatives with other disciplines.
- We value faculty research and development that infuses our teaching.
- We value applying our knowledge to serving community - the university, the communities where we live, and our professions.
(Mission, Vision and Values as adopted February 2005)
Strategic Plan
Link to the CLAS strategic plan and other department plans
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