To advance outstanding instruction, contribute new knowledge, and place the university among the nation's leading land grant research institutions, the university will identify and promote disciplinary and interdisciplinary emphasis areas in research and creative activity. Superior outreach and extension activities. The university will provide coordinated service to the people of Wyoming through credit and noncredit instruction, lifelong learning, professional and cultural programming. As part of outreach, the university will disseminate widely the results of its basic and applied research and, when appropriate, direct research to meet economic, social and cultural challenges faced by the state and nation. Statement on Discrimination and Harassment Campus environment characterized by diversity, free inquiry, free expression and balanced by interpersonal civility has always been, and continues to be, a top priority of the University of Wyoming.
Civil discourse is an essential aspect of the search for and transmission of knowledge.
Words and actions that promote and encourage self-worth, respect and dignity are consistent with the university's mission. Conversely, words or actions that reflect prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination are antithetical to the mission of the university and can not be countenanced. Specifically, racist and other discriminatory or harassing conduct based on gender, color, disability, sexual orientation, religious preference, national origin, ancestry or age impair and disrupt legitimate university functions. Every effort, within the context and protection of First Amendment rights, will be expended to eliminate such conduct from the campus community. It is the obligation of the faculty, staff, students and the administration of the University of Wyoming to provide this environment.