Mississippi State continually assesses both traditional and innovative educational delivery systems in order to provide education in the most efficient and effective ways to as many citizens as possible. Research - Research is an integral part of the mission of Mississippi State. It expands the frontiers of human knowledge and provides practical applications of accumulated knowledge. The university fosters an environment in which faculty, together with students, can establish and maintain high quality research. The university makes available the results of its research to improve the well-being of the citizens of the state and to enhance the competitiveness of the state and nation in a global society.
Research is essential to the instructional mission of the university.
Responsibility to Constituencies - Mississippi State is responsive to numerous and rapidly changing constituencies. The university provides rigorous education to the state's citizens, preparing students for careers and positions of leadership in state, regional, national, and world institutions and organizations. Mississippi State's public service mission stresses problem-solving, economic development, social and ethical responsibility, and aesthetic awareness among the individuals, governments, businesses, and communities it serves. Recognizing its legal and ethical responsibilities, the university is committed to enhancing the cultural, artistic, and intellectual life of these multiple constituencies. This commitment includes sharing expertise through cooperative extension, technical assistance, professional development, and technology transfer.