CNBS
Teaching and Learning |
| a) We value teaching and learning practices that enable and demand excellence in the academic performance of our students. |
| b) We value a learning environment that facilitates student and faculty engagement within and outside the classroom. |
| c) We value the ongoing excellence of our University library in providing the resources needed by students, faculty and the wider community. |
| d) We value the use of varied modes of instruction within our academic and support programs, to enhance teaching and learning. |
| e) We value the role of technology in teaching & learning. |
Academic Standards |
| a) We value outstanding academic performance and encourage each student to strive for excellence. |
| b) We value liberal arts, natural sciences and social sciences because of their primary role in the development of critical intellectual and learning skills and understanding the world. |
| c) We value graduate education that fosters higher-level cognitive skills in our students and prepares them for leadership positions. |
| d) We value programs which prepare highly qualified students for the world of work by emphasizing academic inquiry, personal integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. |
| e) We value professional education which promotes critical thinking and a high level of ethics to prepare students to assume professional roles in the community. |
| f) We value the training of high quality educators in our respective disciplines. |
Research and Scholarship |
| a) We value faculty research, scholarship and creative activity and engagement of students in those endeavors. |
| b) We value equipment, technology, training, support and library facilities that enable faculty and students to stay current in their fields. |
| c) We value the pursuit of external funding. |
| d) We value disciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaborative research, both internally and externally. |
Diversity |
| a) We value and foster learning environments that respect and support our diversity. |
| b) We value support of our highly diverse multiethnic and multicultural populations. |
Maximizing Learning Opportunities |
| a) We value accessibility to our programs to meet the needs of our diverse constituents. |
| b) We value support services and resources that maximize our students’ progress to graduation. |
Global Perspectives |
| a) We value teaching and research that incorporates global and cross cultural understanding. |
| b) We value inter-collegiate research and collaboration with colleagues from other cultures and countries in our respective disciplines. |
Collegiality and Transparency |
| a) We value collegiality. |
| b) We value transparent and open decision-making processes. |