Mission

The mission of the Department of Geography is to provide its students with educational experiences of the highest quality, to conduct dynamic research that benefits society, and to serve our communities, from the local to the international. We are committed to outstanding teaching and scholarly activities within academic freedom.

Vision

The department will continue to stress both the theoretical and applied realms from BS to PhD level programs of the Department. We will provide a rigorous educational experience through innovative teaching, engagement with the community, and dedication to our students and alumni. We will increase our visibility as a research department through faculty scholarship, research grant activities, international collaborations, recruiting top students for our degree programs, the organization of national and international conferences and symposia, a robust program of scholarly exchanges, and service in academic and professional organizations.