Mission Statement and Strategic Plan

Mission statement

The mission of the communication sciences and disorders department encompasses the areas of teaching, research, and service. The department strives to:

  1. Educate and inspire life-long learners in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology (SLP).
  2. Serve individuals with communication disorders across the lifespan through exemplary, culturally competent education, clinical and collaborative services, and research.
  3. Positively affect the university and community through ethical leadership, community engagement, and cultural competence.