Vision
To become a globally recognized college of business preparing forward-thinking, responsible
leaders.
Mission
We are in the business of transforming lives through education, engagement and experiences.
Strategic Goals and Values
Student Success
Admit quality students and provide them with an education that is rich in experiences
and engagement opportunities to prepare them to be effective and ethical professionals.
Academic Success
Recruit, retain and develop faculty and staff by providing sufficient resources to
support dynamic and up-to-date bachelor and master-level curricula, to conduct research
and other professional activities, and to support engagement with all stakeholders.
Operational Success
Recruit, retain and develop administrative management and staff personnel to manage,
develop and support infrastructure and those activities that build internal and external
partnerships while working in an ever-changing environment.
Ethical Values
The Richards College of Business community (administrators, faculty, staff, students,
and business partners) share a commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity
in interactions and undertakings, accountability for personal behavior, and respect
for the rights, differences, and dignity of others. In addition, we strive to continuously
improve our abilities to recognize unethical behavior and to make ethical and moral
decisions.