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mission statements


 

Revised November 13, 2006

Southern Connecticut State University is an intentionally diverse, public, comprehensive university, situated in a dynamic and culturally rich community.  Its mission is to empower undergraduate and graduate students with the critical skills, knowledge, and perspectives to become effective participants and ethical leaders in a rapidly changing, global society.  Its teacher-scholars actively engage students in the intellectual life of the university, through rigorous academic courses, research opportunities, community service, and applied scholarship, preparing them for life-long learning and participation in Connecticut's economic vitality.