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Our Values

The College of Communication and Information is committed to diversity and fosters a sense of collegiate and social community. The culture of the college includes an emphasis on the legal and ethical responsibilities of access to information and the exercise of expression in a democratic society. The college also promotes new knowledge creation through research and creative activities. The college believes in and cultivates

  • Intellectual Curiosity and Critical Thinking
  • Invention and Innovation
  • Global and Cultural Awareness and Diversity
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Integration of Knowledge
  • Creativity
  • Community Responsibility, Engagement and Leadership
  • Excellence and Rigor
  • Integration of Theory and Practice
  • Interdisciplinarity/Relationship Building
  • Risk Taking.