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.
• Social, environmental, and financial sustainability in all that we do.