CAS Mission and Vision
Seeing Potential, Realizing Greatness
Mission
The College of Arts and Sciences, consistent with the University's land-grant mission, is committed to promoting distinction in teaching and student learning; fostering research, scholarship and creative activities by faculty and students; and supporting the community through outreach and extension activities. This is achieved in an environment of academic responsibility that embraces a diversity of expression, experience and culture.
Vision
As the heart of the preeminent land-grant institution, the College of Arts and Sciences will be recognized for collaborative, impactful, and groundbreaking research and scholarship, fostering engaged and innovative teaching and inclusive learning, while translating our discoveries into accessible knowledge to the public. Our graduates will flourish both professionally and personally and will be prepared to be leaders in the growing demands of a sustainable and resilient society.
Guiding Principals
- As a critical part of OSU’s land-grant mission, CAS is committed to generating and disseminating knowledge to improve the lives of the people of Oklahoma, the nation, and the world.
- CAS enhances students’ academic and personal growth by exposing them to a wide variety of perspectives, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking and a commitment to life-long learning.
- CAS values the well-being, engagement, and respect of all its members.
- CAS prepares students with quantitative and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, communication and a breadth of knowledge to be productive and informed citizens by collaborating effectively with people with various perspectives and backgrounds and to be leaders in their chosen professions and communities.
Process
After the announcement of OSU’s strategic initiatives, CAS organized four focus groups on aspects of the strategic plan. These focus groups, which included faculty representation for all units in the College of Arts and Sciences, took place in the fall of 2022 and spring of 2023. The input from these groups was synthesized and used to create this document. The draft document then went through a process of review and modification by members of the CAS leadership team, CAS department heads and CAS Faculty Council.