Original sentence: <p align="justify">Educate students to think critically, work creatively, communicate effectively, and become technologically competent.<p align="justify">Foster the cultural, ethnic, racial and gender diversities of students, faculty and staff by responding to the needs of a changing student population.<p align="justify">Function as a visible, responsible and responsive student-centered institution dedicated to academic excellence.<p align="justify">Meet educational, research, and service needs of the region through collaboration with academic and technical institutions, businesses and government agencies, and cultural organizations.<p align="justify">Promote areas with distinctive strengths for which reputation for excellence can be established.<p align="justify">Provide a supportive environment that encourages faculty and staff to continue their intellectual and professional growth