Strategic Plan
The College adheres to the University Core Values as set forth in the EKU 2006-2010 Strategic Plan as follows:
I. Core Values
- Excellence and innovation through intellectual rigor and academic excellence among faculty and students
- Dignity and diversity through culturally sensitive human services and care
- Civic responsibility and civility through community and professional service
- Opportunity and access through learner-focused services and outreach
- Collaboration through interdisciplinary and cooperative efforts among faculty, students and the community
- Ethical and professional responsibility
II. Mission Statement
The mission of the College of health Sciences is to prepare professionals and leaders in health and human sciences through excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and educational outreach.
III. Vision
The College of Health Sciences will be nationally recognized as a center for outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and educational outreach by actively shaping and improving the health and well being of individuals, families, and communities.
IV. Goals
- To provide nationally recognized, high quality, accredited and approved programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for individuals who wish to pursue a health and human science profession.(Quality Programs)
- To support the student in the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills necessary for success in health and human sciences. (Professional Knowledge/Instructional Excellence)
- To contribute to a healthy community by promoting a high level of health and fitness as a way of life. (Wellness)
- To recognize, respect and support the societal needs of the diverse citizens of the Commonwealth, the region, and the Nation. (Diversity)
- To provide continuing education opportunities for lifelong learning that will enhance health and human sciences at the state and national level. (Continuing Education)
- To develop and expand the knowledge base in health and human sciences through scholarship and creative activities. (Scholarship/Creative Activities)
- To increase college-level opportunities for resource enhancement. (Development)
The remainder of this plan is omitted for brevity.
