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Mission: The mission of the Computer Science Department is to provide the highest quality education in computer science; to perform research that advances the state-of-the-art in computer science; to produce graduates that are knowledgeable, articulate, principled, innovative, confident, and able to think critically; to be engaged in local, state, and national issues to the benefit of both the public and private sector; and to maintain a diverse college community.

Vision:The vision of the Computer Science Department is to be recognized
nationally and internationally for delivering outstanding computer science education and conducting research of high distinction, both of value and relevance to the communities we serve.

Goals:

• Maintain our high standards of rigor in the classroom.
• Maintain excitement in the classroom.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the evolving computer science landscape.
• Maintain modern equipment for our labs and our faculty.<
• Maintain professional accreditation for our programs.
• Recruit and graduate greater numbers of students.
• Recruit greater diversity in our faculty and students.
• Acquire greater external funding for research, scholarships, and equipment.
• Acquire greater recognition as a locus for research by attending and publishing in premiere computer science conferences around the world.
• Partner with other programs in the college, the university, and the community to advance the role of computer science.