Collegeof InformationandMathematical Sciences
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COLLEGEOF INFORMATIONAND
MATHEMATICALSCIENCES
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICERS
LilaF. Roberts,
Dean
RichardPearce-Moses,
Archival Studies
Jarrett L. Terry,
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Advisement and Student
Services
VISIONSTATEMENT
The College of Information and Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) aspires to
create a community of innovative thinkers who can facilitate the adaptation to
rapidly changing conditions of our global society. From our strategic location in
the Southern Crescent of metropolitan Atlanta, CIMS will become a significant
entity in the state in the preparation of diverse and highly qualified professionals
in the mathematical, computer and information sciences and in mathematics
education.
MISSIONANDGOALS
The mission of the College of Information and Mathematical Sciences
(CIMS) is to provide a strong foundation in the core areas of Mathematics,
Computer, and Information Sciences to meet the growing global need for
professionals in thesedisciplines.
CIMS supportsClaytonStateUniversity’s strategicplanning themes by
1. positioning the collegeas an academic unit that prepares its students to
achieve ina rapidly changing technological society;
2. providing educational opportunities and student-centered approaches to
teaching and learning that support student success in the programs of
study and undergraduate research for ourmajors, thequantitativeareas
within the general education courses, and service courses for other
degreeprogramsacross campus;
3. continually improving and expanding the college’s academic programs
to integrate research-based best practices in teaching and learning in
mathematics and computing disciplines and to attract more students to
CSU to study in these fields;
4. seeking external funding sources to support the college’s programs in
teaching, research, and improvement of our technology infrastructure;
5. building and nurturinga senseof communityamong the college’s faculty
and students;
6. engaging in active outreach efforts with community partners in
educationand industry.
Codeof Ethics
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This Code of Ethics represents the College of Information & Mathematical
Sciences’ commitment to promoting and practicing the highest professional and
ethical standards:
Integrity:
We value and practice responsible, accountable, ethical behavior
inan atmosphereof honest, open, and respectful communication.
Innovation:
We value and practice creative risk-taking and enthusiastic
pursuit of new ideas.
Continuous Improvement:
We value and practice continuous improvement
of our instruction, advisement, research, academic programs, services, and
