Western Connecticut State University

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Mission Statement

Western Connecticut State University serves as an accessible, responsive and creative intellectual resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut. We strive to meet the educational needs of a diversified student body through instruction, scholarship and public service. Western aspires to be a public university of choice for programs of excellence in the liberal arts and the professions by providing full-time and part-time students with the necessary background to be successful in their chosen careers and to be productive members of society. It accomplishes this by emphasizing: * A strong liberal arts foundation * Strong skills in communication, problem solving, and critical thinking * Opportunities for experiential, cooperative, and internships experiences * A strong background in information technologies * Interdisciplinary programs * A strong sense of commitment to public service * A personalized learning environment Our mission as a public comprehensive University is given life through the principles and values that guide us.