College of Business

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Dean: Derrick Collins

Assistant Dean & Graduate Program Adviser: Roosevelt Martin

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Business, in keeping with the university’s mission, is to promote quality undergraduate education that is learner-centered and technologically responsive to a culturally and economically diverse student population. Through its programs, the college is committed to developing students by

• Providing foundations in business for students who have the ability to and desire to learn.
• Producing graduates who are responsible, discerning, ethical, and informed citizens with a commitment to lifelong learning, business leadership, entrepreneurship, and service.
• Fostering a collegial environment that values the personal growth and academic success of individuals through its teaching, research, service, and entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Supporting other university academic programs by providing basic business instruction to enrich their curricula.

Vision Statement

The College of Business is an outstanding urban-based learning center committed to excellence as it prepares students to become leaders in the local, state, and global business community.

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