NSU Faculty Council Mission Statement
The mission of the Northeastern State University Faculty Council is to promote
communication and cooperation among the faculty and between the faculty and
the administration. The Council serves as the faculty's collective voice
in shared governance in order to achieve excellence in the academic endeavors
of the university. Toward this goal the Council seeks to enhance the university's
pursuit and dissemination of knowledge by promoting and preserving academic
freedom and integrity, encouraging creative inquiry, and recognizing scholarly
achievement. The Council further serves to foster the professional development
and economic well-being of the faculty.
Adopted by the Council, February
6, 2004.