A Shared Vision for the College of Arts and Sciences
The rapid shifts occurring in enrollments as well as decreased funding for public higher education and research have led us to think in new ways about navigating the changing higher education environment while we continue to address the most pressing problems for our society.
Using information gathered through departmental self-studies, structured interviews of key stakeholders, and iterative discussions in retreat with College leadership, we have identified grand challenges requiring our expertise as researchers and educators. As you navigate the pages of this website, you’ll find more information on these grand challenge areas and progress we are making to achieve a shared vision for what the College of Arts and Sciences will be by 2030.
Grand Challenge Areas
Global Processes, Connections & Flows
- Global Migration of People and Ideas
- Global Health and Disparities
- Global Inequalities and Power
- Global Environment/Energy and Natural Resources
Digital Revolution & Beyond
- Advancing Research Frontiers with Platform for Data (Information) Science
- Social Implications of the Digital Revolution/DI Hybrid
Scholarly Creativity & Exploration
- STEAM: Education and Communication and Creative Expression
- Cross-Cutting Disciplines: Mind, Brain, Body - From Biology to Culture
- Cross-Cutting Disciplines: Origins and Explorations of the Universe and Planetary Systems
- Cross-Cutting Disciplines: Evolution and Transformation
Update on the College of Arts and Sciences
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| May 2019 | Dean's Update on the College of Arts and Sciences |
| February 27, 2019 | Working Groups |
| February 27, 2019 | Message to CAS Faculty and Staff: Update on Shared Vision Process |
| February 12, 2019 | Message to CAS Chairs - Update on working group nominations and Shared Vision update for faculty |
| February 5, 2019 | Message to CAS Chairs - Announcement of Working Groups for Shared Vision Development and Call for Nominations |
| July 16, 2018 | Message to CAS Community from Interim Dean Nicole S. Sampson |