Mission Statement

The School of the Visual and Performing Arts Mission

  1. to offer the highest quality educational, pre-professional, and professional programming within a liberal arts environment;
  2. to utilize fully our regional advantage in the arts and arts-related professions, including access to outstanding faculty, guest artists, and resources of New York City;
  3. to recruit the highest quality students in the arts disciplines;
  4. to fulfill the role of designated center for the arts of the CSU System;
  5. to attract major funding for scholarships and endowed faculty Chairs;
  6. to enhance the cultural life and image of the university; and
  7. to provide significant experiences in the arts for all students in academic programs across the university.

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