Mission Statement

We integrate media and technology into education, enhancing learning through innovative academic programs, creative and design services, and instructional support services. Our goals to achieve this are:

  1. To develop and maintain academic programs, credit courses, and workshops that reflect production technologies and communication strategies widely used by media professionals.
  2. To comprehensively integrate a wide range of hands-on professional experiences into our programs and courses.
  3. To promote an understanding of the impact of media on society including awareness of ethically and socially responsible uses of media.
  4. To design and produce media for learning, communication, and entertainment.
  5. To provide collaborative leadership and technical expertise to assess, acquire, and manage media technologies so they are readily available to the College community.
  6. To advocate for the effective and appropriate use of media tools and methods in instruction through example and in-service workshops.
  7. To enhance skills and expertise in our disciplines through continuing education, professional development and networking.
  8. To respond to opportunities and challenges by developing new services and assuming new responsibilities.
  9. To strengthen community connections and provide community service.
  10. To continually evaluate and assess department services and activities.

Approved 05-11-04 by the eMedia Communications Faculty and Staff
Reviewed and confirmed 06-12-06 by the eMedia Communications Faculty and Staff
Revised and approved 01-22-08 by the eMedia Communications Faculty and Staff