Mission Statement

The College of Graduate and Professional Studies on the Stafford campus supports lifelong learning, professional advancement, and regional economic development by providing accessible, quality education tailored to the needs of adult learners, professionals, and members of the business community. The College values integrity, open-mindedness, and fairness and has excellence in teaching as its highest priority. The faculty actively participate in the applied, intellectual, and scholarly developments of their academic disciplines and emphasize the integration of theory and practice in the classroom.