Our Vision Statement

UMKC's College of Arts and Sciences will be a model urban liberal arts and sciences college reputed for both traditional and cutting-edge undergraduate and graduate academic programs; a highly diverse and dynamic faculty, staff, and student body; an active engagement with its city and region; and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

Our Mission Statement

UMKC’s College of Arts and Sciences promotes the development of an enlightened society by fostering the discovery of new information in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and by making its educational resources widely available to the public.  Through teaching, research, and service, the College enhances and enriches the intellectual, cultural, and economic well-being of the city, the region, and the State of Missouri.  Capitalizing on the diversity and expertise of its faculty, the College provides the graduates of all of the university’s academic divisions a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences.  With emphases on writing, critical thinking, and interdisciplinarity, the College’s academic programs introduce students to the major branches of knowledge and to research methods in the various disciplines and professional programs.   Upper-division and graduate programs prepare students for leadership roles in the arts, sciences, business and industry, education, government, health organizations, and social-service agencies.  The College is committed to life-long learning and civic engagement.