Mission Statement

The Department of Health Sciences strives to be a leader in the generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge that advances the sciences and practice of our integrated health related disciplines. The department will build and sustain curricula that meet current and emergent needs of the health care community.

Vision

Teaching
Our faculty and staff will educate students in order to produce professional practitioners and leaders who are uniquely prepared for the dynamic environment of health and are recognized by employers as being of the highest quality. To this end our academic programs will be flexible, current and responsive to the changes in the health environment and the needs of the community and our students. Maintaining program accreditation and superlative graduate success on external exams will be given utmost priority.

Scholarship
Our faculty and staff will produce recognized research that influences the science, practice, policy, and administration of health services. In order to be nationally recognized as a leader in the generation of knowledge, we will recruit, develop, and maintain high quality faculty. We expect our faculty to continuously engage in efforts to remain current in their field and earn, as appropriate, advanced certifications and degrees that support the department’s mission.

Service
Our faculty and staff will commit to providing service that enhances the missions of our Department, School, University, and the health professions. Our sphere of influence will impact the local, state, and national communities.

Values

The Department is committed to achieving its mission and vision by:

• Respecting and valuing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Valuing an interdisciplinary focus of its programs that reflect the nature of the health environment.
• Valuing the mutual enrichment of the University and community.
• Supporting the integration of principles of health promotion and disease prevention in all areas of study.
• Providing adequate support (physical, financial, opportunity, etc.) to faculty and staff to achieve the department’s mission.