VISION

To provide graduates of choice for the health professions.

MISSION

The mission of the College of Public and Allied Health is to integrate teaching, research, and service to create an environment conducive to quality education; to provide fundamental human and scientific understanding with applied experience necessary for lifelong learning in the health professions; and to promote a spirit of cooperation among members of the college.

GOALS

• To develop a strong sense of community among students, staff, and faculty within the College;
• To continually strive to improve teaching, learning, and critical thinking skills within the College;
• To provide students with experience in current technologies and the skills necessary to adapt to a changing environment;
• To promote appreciation and sensitivity to the social, mental, intellectual, physical, and spiritual factors influencing the health and well-being of diverse populations;
• To contribute to basic knowledge and practice in the health sciences and health professions through a strong research program involving faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students;
• To apply the expertise of College Members in providing services which improve the health and intellectual environment in the Northeast Tennessee and Southern Appalachian Region; and
• To foster multidisciplinary approaches to health promotion and the prevention, control, and treatment of infirmities.