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CHAPTER ONE: 1240
HISTORY, MISSION, GENERAL ORGANIZATION, AND GOVERNANCE
August 2007
1240
ROLES AND MISSIONS OF THE STATE
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PREAMBLE: On March 3, 1983, when
the State Board of Education and Board of Regents of the University of Idaho
adopted the statement of the mission and scope of the system of public
postsecondary education (see
1220), it also approved statements of the role and
mission of each of the institutions that make up the system (see also
1320).
That statement was revised on October 28, 1983 and again on January 23,
1991. On April 21, 1998 a
completely new set of role and
mission statements was adopted by the Board, retaining much of the substance of
the former statement. [In this
version a certain amount of renumbering has taken place and certain headings
added for the convenience of the reader. The institutions are listed alphabetically by their official
names.] In every case the
‘Programs and Services’ section for the various institutions is listed in
order of emphasis. For further
information, contact the Provost's Office (208-885-6448).
CONTENTS:
A. Introduction
A-1. Goals of the State
Board/Board of Regents
A-2. Vision of the State Board/Board of Regents
A-3. Role of the Institutions
A-4. Statement of Cooperation
B. Role and Mission Statements
B-1. University of Idaho
B-2. Other State Institutions
A.
INTRODUCTION
A-1.
Goals of the State Board of Education/Board of Regents. The goal of the
State Board of Education is to provide an effective, integrated educational
system which serves the needs of all Idahoans. The Idaho postsecondary
educational system is comprised of Boise State University, the College of
Southern Idaho, Eastern Idaho Technical College, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark
State College, North Idaho College, and the University of Idaho. There are
programs at each institution which have been developed as areas of emphases and
which may become statewide. The colleges and universities have consciously
displayed their emphases of these programs through the selective allocation of
funds, the attraction of qualified faculty, the attainment of recognition such
as specialized program accreditation, and the production of qualified graduates.
These special academic and applied technology emphases shall be encouraged to
flourish until there is conclusive evidence that any program should be altered.
As an integral part of its mission statement, each institution will
designate areas of primary emphasis. These programs shall constitute the highest
priorities for funding support and maintenance of instructional excellence.
A-2.
Vision of the State Board/Board of Regents. Our vision is to improve the
education system to a level of effectiveness that allows all learners to develop
their full potential as individuals and contributors to society.
A-3.
Role of the Institutions. The role of the institutions is to provide a wide
variety of educational, training, research, continuing education and service
programs to meet the personal and professional needs of Idaho citizens and Idaho
employers.
A-4.
Statement of Cooperation. In order to increase student access and to provide
efficient use of resources, the institutions shall collaborate in hosting
programs and cooperate to meet the educational needs of all Idahoans, including
those who are at a distance from campus.
B.
ROLE AND MISSION STATEMENTS:
B-1.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
a.
Type of Institution. The
University of Idaho is a high research activity, land-grant institution committed to
undergraduate and graduate-research education with extension services responsive
to Idaho and the region’s business and community needs. The university is also
responsible for regional medical and veterinary medical education programs in
which the state of Idaho participates. [ed. 8-07]
The University of Idaho will formulate its academic plan and generate
programs with primary emphasis on agriculture, natural resources, metallurgy,
engineering, architecture, law, foreign languages, teacher preparation and
international programs related to the foregoing. The University of Idaho will
give continuing emphasis in the areas of business, education liberal arts and
physical, life, and social sciences, which also provide the
core curriculum or general education portion of the curriculum. [ed. 8-07]
b.
Programs and Services.*
Baccalaureate
Education: Offers
a wide range of baccalaureate degrees and professional programs.
Graduate-Research:
Offers
a wide range of masters, doctoral and professional programs and also coordinates
and conducts extensive research programs that are consistent with state needs.
Extension
Services: Continuing Education and Distance Learning: Supports
extension offices throughout the state in cooperation with federal, state and
county governments, provides life-long learning opportunities and uses a variety
of delivery methods to meet the needs of select, yet diverse constituencies in
the state and region.
Associate
Education: None
Certificates/Diplomas: Offers academic certificates representing a body of knowledge, that do not
lead to a degree. [add. 8-07]
Technical
and Workforce Training: None
*Programs and Services are listed
in order of emphasis.
c.
Constituencies Served. The
institution serves students, business and industry, the professions and public
sector groups throughout the state and nation as well as diverse and special
constituencies. The university also has specific responsibilities in research
and extension programs related to its land-grant functions. The University of
Idaho works in collaboration with other state postsecondary
institutions in serving these constituencies. [ed. 7-00]
B-2. OTHER STATE
INSTITUTIONS: All other mission statements for Idaho state
institutions can be accessed through their main Web site given below:
a. Boise State
University:
http://www.boisestate.edu/
b. College of
Southern Idaho: http://www.csi.edu/
c. Eastern Idaho
Technical College: http://www.eitc.edu/
d. Idaho State
University: http://www.isu.edu/
e. Lewis-Clark State
College: http://www.lcsc.edu/
f. North Idaho College:
http://www.nic.edu/
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