Our Mission
To foster an environment of inquiry and creativity, to help build a
more humane society, and to prepare graduates to flourish in the
Mass Communication, Theatre & Dance, and Communication Studies professions
Our Goals
We pursue this mission through learning, research, and creative
activity that will:
º Develop proficiency in personal and professional communication
º Promote understanding of the meaning and value of freedom of
communication in a democratic society
º Cultivate appreciation of and excellence in the performing and
media arts
º Advance media literacy through attention to technical skill, critical
thought, and consideration of the social and global implications of
mediated communication
º Affirm the value of human diversity and the need for social justice
º Extend our academic and artistic reach to the regional, national,
and global communities
Our Values
The Department of Communication pursues its mission and goals in
much the same manner as does the rest of the university in that the
department is a student-centered community. As our accreditation
guidelines also reflect, we hold our students to high standards and
promote a balance of liberal arts education and professional
preparation.
We continually seek to create a more efficient and effective system
for pursuing our goals and base our efforts on the ETSU core values
where
º PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are
encouraged to achieve their full potential
º RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity, and trust
º DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected
º EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership,
creativity, and a strong work ethic
º EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and
financial resources
º COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced