Mission/Vision

CAHS Mission Statement

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences offers a distinctive environment for investigation, intellectual curiosity, creative expression, and discovery. Our diverse and accomplished faculty and staff cultivate learning-centered environments where students thrive from critical thought, engaging educational experiences, and an expansive worldview. Offering both general education and specialized undergraduate and graduate programs, the college is the intellectual gateway to all academic programs at the university.

CAHS Strategic Pathways - Mapped to JSU’s Strategic Plan

Reach 

1. Promote recruitment efforts that foster diverse learning environments 

2. Celebrate success of faculty and students 

3. Support scholarly activities and enrichment experiences

 

Engage 

4. Promote initiatives that increase faculty retention, collegiality, and morale 

5. Encourage an array of active learning opportunities that nurture student engagement 

6. Strengthen community relations for outreach and support

 

Discover 

7. Celebrate creative expression, collaboration, and critical thinking 

8. Provide immersive and inclusive learning experiences, environments, and expectations 

9. Foster employability skills through comprehensive integration of core competencies and specializations in educational experiences