MARVIN D. & JUNE SAMUEL BRAILSFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The Marvin D. & June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences provides a high quality, comprehensive arts education to a diverse student population. Encouraging an integrated approach to instruction, this college helps to prepare students to make a difference in the world.

The Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences is committed to serving all students through academic programs aimed at developing creative thinking, critical analysis, problem solving, and communication skills that are fundamental to intellectual development and professional success. Equally important is the College’s commitment to developing students’ ethical and civic standards. The College strives to integrate teaching and research in the context of interdisciplinary learning through individual attention to students, innovative strategies of teaching, effective use of technology, and the promotion of economic development, partnerships, and cultural pursuits. An innovative and responsive spirit guides the College, balancing access and quality with efficiency, diversity, and a commitment to partnerships with local and global communities.

The College’s departments and programs are aligned with the university’s threefold missions: teaching, research, and service.