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描述

的 University is a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with a continuing commitment to its historical role in the preparation 的教育工作者. 的 University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate 项目 in the arts, sciences, humanities, business, human sciences and education. 数组 and quality of University 项目 provide a unique resource to Colorado. 所有的学生 are required to study in the liberal arts tradition, which prepares them to think and act responsibly in a dynamic, diverse and global 社会. 多元文化的内容 and interdisciplinary 项目 enrich academic experiences. 大学课程包括 designed to improve 学生' competencies in critical thinking, communication, and problem solving, leadership, and technological applications.  

As a Carnegie Doctoral University: Higher 研究 Activity, the University graduate 项目 emphasize advanced scholarship within a discipline and acquisition of professional 职业发展能力. 研究生 education includes a variety of master's degrees that complement the University's mission and purposes and a select number of doctoral 项目 that emphasize scholarship and research, clinical practice, pedagogy, 或性能.  

的 University provides a full range of student support services and recreational 机会. 詹姆斯A. Michener 图书馆 and the Music 图书馆 (University Libraries) provide information resources through sophisticated technology and established collections.  

价值观、目的和目标

的 University provides services that support equal learning 机会 for all 学生. Learning occurs in an environment characterized by small classes taught 全职教师. University faculty, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, subscribe to a teacher/scholar model in which excellence in instruction is complemented by activities in scholarship and service. Support for the continuous improvement of teaching, learning, scholarship and service is provided through University 项目, 政策和做法.  

• 值

  的 University believes that its distinctive service to 社会 can only be offered in a student-centered atmosphere of integrity that is grounded in honesty, trust, 公平、尊重和责任. For this reason, the University is committed 促进一种环境:  

  1. 学术 诚信受到重视和期望;  
  2. 卓越 被追求并得到回报;  
  3. 教学 学习蓬勃发展;  
  4. 多样性 思想和文化受到尊重;  
  5. 知识 freedom is preserved; and  
  6. 平等的 提供机会 

• 目的和目标

  的 University is committed to the following purposes and goals. 准备一个 受过良好教育 citizenry whose understanding of issues enables them to be contributing members of a rapidly changing, technologically advance, diverse 社会.  

  为本科生做好准备

  1. Students will acquire a solid foundation of general knowledge in the liberal arts 与科学.  
  2. Students will develop a variety of competencies in critical thinking, communication, problem- solving and current technology.  
  3. Students will develop an appreciation for diversity, citizenship, artistic expression, and a positive, healthy lifestyle through educational, cultural, social, and recreational 项目.  
  4. Students will develop a life-long commitment to scholarship and service.  
  5. Students will acquire depth of knowledge in a specialized scholarly discipline.  
  6. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers and/or 高级学术工作.  
  7. Students will master methods of inquiry to acquire deeper understanding of their discipline.  
  8. Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional standards and practice.  

  To Prepare 研究生 Students in Specialized Fields of Study

  1. Students will acquire an appreciation for and ability to work in an increasingly diverse 人口.  
  2. Students will engage in scholarly activity, research, and creative endeavors to advance the knowledge and practices of the discipline.  
  3. Students will acquire advanced knowledge ands kills consistent with the professional preparation and standards of the discipline.  
  4. Students will develop a commitment to scholarship and life-long learning.  
  5. Students will develop those competencies essential to assuming leadership positions 在他们的专业领域.