The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics encompasses the three traditional academic functions of teaching, research and service. Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, the Department provides quality instruction in mathematics and statistics. The undergraduate curricula are designed to acquaint students with a variety of mathematical and statistical topics and to develop the thinking skills needed for professional careers and lifelong learning. The graduate program prepares students for professional careers, research and teaching. The Department seeks to provide the resources and atmosphere conducive to active scholarly pursuits by the faculty.
Scholarship is an important responsibility of every faculty member.
The recruitment and retention of faculty with established research programs are essential to the growth and development of the Department. Research and service programs that meet the needs of the University community and the service areas of the University are vital components of the mission of the Department. Strategic Goals One of the main purposes of the department retreat mentioned above was to develop a solid and widely embraced starting point for the strategic goals. The following subsections discuss the strategic goals in order. The Appendix includes a table of objectives, strategies, assessment measures and target completion dates for each goal.