Institutional Role and Missions

Idaho State University

1. Type of Institution
   
   Idaho State University is a doctoral university serving a diverse population through research, state and regional public service, undergraduate and graduate programs. The university also has specific responsibilities in delivering programs in the health professions.
   
   Idaho State University will formulate its academic plan and generate programs with primary emphasis on health professions, the related biological and physical sciences, and teacher preparation. Idaho State University will give continuing emphasis in the areas of business, education, engineering, technical training and will maintain basic strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, which provide the core curriculum or general education portion of the curriculum.
   
   
2. Programs and Services*
   
   Baccalaureate Education: Offers a wide range of baccalaureate degrees and qualified professional programs.
   
   Graduate: Offers a wide range of masters, doctoral and professional programs consistent with state needs.
   
   Associate Education: Offers a wide range of associate degrees and qualified professional programs
   
   Research: Conducts coordinated and externally funded research studies
   
   Technical and Workforce Training: Offers a wide range of vocational, technical and outreach programs
   
   Certificates/Diplomas: Offers a wide range of certificates, and diplomas
   
   Continuing Education: Provides a variety of life-long learning opportunities
   
   Distance Learning: Uses a variety of delivery methods to meet the needs of diverse constituencies
   
   
3. Constituencies Served
   
   The institution serves students, business and industry, the professions and public sector groups throughout the state and region as well as diverse and special constituencies. Idaho State University works in collaboration with other state and regional postsecondary institutions in serving these constituencies.

* Programs and Services are listed in order of emphasis.

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