Mission & Philosophy

MISSION

The College of Natural Resources provides education, research and outreach in integrated natural resources management and environmental education, and in paper science. The College of Natural Resources:
1. Provides undergraduate and graduate instruction that combines theoretical concepts with practical experience, such as laboratory and field oriented courses, summer camp, internships and special projects;
2. Promotes scholarly activities that enhance the creation or application of knowledge or contributes to the resolution of environmental and natural resource management issues, especially through student research.
3. Shares faculty and student expertise with citizens, communities, agencies and industries through outreach, scholarship, and consulting.


PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

The College of Natural Resources embraces the philosophy of integrated natural resource management. All students in the College, regardless of major, need to understand and appreciate relations between natural resources and human needs. They need to understand the scientific method and its application to environmental problem solving. Critical thinking and problem solving strategies based on integrated resource management and education will be promoted though the College's teaching, scholarship, and outreach activities. The College is composed of faculty, staff, and students, each with their own expertise, strengths, attitudes, and values. This diversity contributes to the education offered by the College because of our integrated philosophy. Responsibilities and appointments vary among College faculty and staff. Most have teaching appointments, some have extension appointments, while others serve mainly in research or administrative capacities. Faculty and administrators will capitalize on the strengths and diversity of College personnel to promote integrated resource management through teaching, scholarship, and outreach.