Frostburg State University

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Mission Statement

MISSION Founded in 1898, Frostburg State University is a comprehensive, largely residential, regional university. It is the only four-year institution of the University System of Maryland (USM) west of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area thereby serving as the premier educational and cultural center for western Maryland. In addition to offering an excellent academic program, the University continues to be an integral component of regional economic development initiatives. FSU intends to increase the number of advanced learners and to provide educational opportunities for students from nontraditional age and minority populations and from rural, suburban, and metropolitan areas, creating a student body reflective of contemporary multicultural society. The primary program emphasis at the University is high-quality, affordable undergraduate education. Frostburg State University is distinguished by an excellent, diverse faculty, dedicated staff, and service to the communities of western Maryland. Students are afforded a supportive environment in which to expand their knowledge, understanding, communication skills, and appreciation for cultural diversity. Couched within a liberal arts tradition, undergraduate programs promote intellectual growth and equip learners with problem-solving and decision-making abilities useful in developing global understanding and effecting civic responsibilities and constructive change. In response to community and regional needs, graduate programs provide specialized instruction for students engaged in or preparing to enter particular professional fields. In order to prepare a well-trained workforce and contribute to economic development, teaching, research, and supervising field experiences/projects are the most important professional activities and responsibilities of the faculty.