Mission Statement of the Geology Department of Stephen F. Austin State University

The primary mission of the Department of Geology is teaching of the highest quality at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Department, through its various programs, continually strives to provide students with the following:

* the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning,

* an understanding of the geological aspects of the world in which we live,

* the ability to comprehend geological science and its benefits to our culture and future generations.

*To assist in the accomplishment of this mission, the Department of Geology encourages and supports scholarship and research of the highest quality among the faculty.

*To provide outreach and service as an educational institution, the Department of Geology supports its faculty in utilizing their expertise to the benefit of the university community and

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