About CLA

Our mission is to transform lives by

• Cultivating critical thinking, analytical reasoning and creative expression;
• Uniting theory and practice to inspire innovation;
• Collaborating within and across disciplines;
• Instilling the capacities necessary to be life-long learners responsibly engaged in a diverse globalized world.

We create dynamic learning environments through

• Faculty-student engagement
• Open inquiry
• Community dialogues
• Multicultural competence
• Scholarly and creative activity
• Interdisciplinary practices
• Free, respectful and responsible discourse

Our strategy

Take a look at our strategic plan for improving and enhancing the liberal arts education our students get.