A CUMU institution…

• Has a mission that includes teaching, research, and public service;
• Contains a diverse student body-in age, ethnic and racial identity, and socioeconomic background-reflecting the demographics characteristics of the region;
• Responds to the community and regional needs while striving for national excellence;
• Serves as an intellectual and creative resource for the metropolitan region to contribute to the economic development, social health, and cultural vitality through education, research and professional outreach;
• Is located in a major metropolitan region;
• Believes in giving its students practical, real life experiences as part of their education;
• Actively builds partnerships to achieve its goals; and
• Provides an educated citizenry and workforce for the State.