Culture of the College
Vision
The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) will be recognized as a national model for comprehensive, distinctive, and innovative programs that enhance the health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through teaching, scholarship, and service.
Mission
CHHS prepares students who seek careers in professions that promote the health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. CHHS is composed of the School of Nursing, the Department of Hospitality, Tourism, Family and Consumer Sciences, and the Department of Health and Kinesiology. In addition, the college also houses the Health Outreach Program, the Magnolia Coastlands Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Child Development Center, the Coaching Education Outreach Center, and the Rural Nursing Outreach Program. This unique blend of disciplines is enjoined to provide educational opportunities, Inspired learning, creative and contemporary scholarship, and socially responsive service activities.
CHHS is distinguished by:
- Nationally accredited and recognized programs of instruction/curricula
- Excellence in teaching
- Student preparation that extends learning beyond the classroom through service learning, practica, internships, and clinical experience....known in CHHS as "Hands On and In Touch"
- Outstanding and caring faculty who are committed to developing and mentoring students
- A commitment to creative and innovative scholarship
- Involvement in service opportunities that benefit the community
- Technologically rich environment
- A culture that embraces positive, professional, and collaborative interactions
- A collaborative decision making environment that embraces shared governance
CHHS Expections, Values and Principles
CHHS expects students to develop into professionals who are:
- Aesthetically responsive
- Creative problem solvers
- Strong analytical thinkers
- Effective leaders
- Global thinkers
- Skilled communicators
- Technologically skilled
- Value-based decision makers
- Socially responsible
As A College We Value:
- Achievement
- Collegiality
- Community Outreach
- Concern for Others
- Diversity
- Fun and Enjoyment
- Health and Physical Activity
- Humility
- Interdependence
- Responsibility
CHHS Guiding Principles for Decision Making:
- Centrality
- Civility
- Comparative Advantage
- Involvement/Collaboration
- Quality
- Viability
CHHS Guiding Principles for Behavior:
- Collaboration
- Grace
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Optimism
- Passion
- Pro-activity
- Professionalism
- Respect
- Wisdom