College of Health and Human Sciences students and faculty

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES
2025-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN

Our Mission

The College of Health & Human Sciences improves and enhances the human condition through education, discovery, and community engagement. We prepare compassionate, skilled leaders who apply knowledge to promote health and strengthen society.

Our Vision

The College of Health & Human Sciences advances healthier lives by connecting research with practical knowledge. We transform scientific discoveries into applications that enhance the well-being of individuals and families.

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College of Health & Human Sciences

Student Services Core
Values

Student-Centered Service We place students at the heart of every decision.

Ensuring student academic, personal, and professional success drives our work

Collaboration We build strong partnerships across campus and within the community.

Enriching student experiences and strengthening pathways through campus and community partnerships

Innovation We embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and forward-thinking solutions.

Enhancing services, programs, and student support through creative and forward-thinking approaches

Accountability We uphold integrity, transparency, and responsibility in our actions.

Honoring commitments to students, colleagues, and the college with integrity and transparency

Holistic Support We care for the whole student.

Addressing academic, financial, personal, and well-being needs through comprehensive and compassionate services

Excellence We strive for the highest standards in all that we do.

Delivering exceptional service that elevates the student experience and strengthens the College of Health & Human Sciences

[STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1]

Educate and Empower a Dynamic Student Body

Increase enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of graduates.
Enhance student health & wellness
Develop relationships within our community to connect students with opportunities and mentoring.

How we're educating & empowering students

[STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2]

Develop, Advance, & Promote Innovative Research & Creative Activities

Highlight and amplify the impact, visibility, and real-world application of research and creative activities.
Increase the research and creative activity produced by faculty and graduate students.
Promote interdisciplinary collaborations designed to address complex issues of health and human well-being.
Strengthen opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research and creative activities.

How we're developing researchers & creators

[STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3]

Transform Lives & Communities Through Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

Communication—Establish outreach and engaged scholarship as essential college commitments by clearly defining them, outlining their value, and demonstrating their mutual benefits.
Sustainability—Support outreach and engaged scholarship by establishing structures and practices that integrate engagement across college activities.
Capacity building & recognition—Enhance recognition, incentives, and professional development for college faculty, staff, and students engaged in outreach, engagement, and community-engaged scholarship.
Partnership advancement—Increase and strengthen collaborative, mutually beneficial community partnerships that advance college teaching, scholarship, and community impact.

How we're connecting with our community