Boise State University Mission Statement
(from the Idaho State Board of Education)
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Type of Institution
Boise State University is a comprehensive, urban university serving a diverse population through undergraduate and graduate programs, research, and state and regional public service.
Boise State University will formulate its academic plan and generate programs with primary emphasis on business and economics, engineering, the social sciences, public affairs, the performing arts, and teacher preparation. Boise State University will give continuing emphasis in the areas of the health professions, the physical and biological sciences, and education and will maintain basic strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, which provide the core curriculum or general education
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*Programs and Services
Baccalaureate Education:
- Offers a wide range of baccalaureate degrees and some qualified professional programs
Associate Education:
- Offers a wide range of associate degrees and some qualified professional programs
Graduate:
- Offers a variety of masters and select doctoral degrees consistent with state needs
Certificates/Diplomas:
- Offers a wide range of certificates and diplomas
Research:
- Conducts coordinated and externally funded research studies
Continuing Education:
- Provides a variety of life-long learning opportunities
Technical and Workforce Training:
- Offers a wide range of vocational, technical and outreach programs
Distance Learning:
- Uses a variety of delivery methods to meet the needs of diverse constituencies
- Constituencies Served
The institution serves students, business and industry, the professions and public sector groups
throughout the state and region as well as diverse and special constituencies. Boise State University works in collaboration with other state and regional postsecondary institutions in serving these constituencies.
*Programs and Services are listed in order of emphasis.
