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.