Purpose of Liberal Arts Core
Liberal arts constitutes a major component of a UNI education. More
information about the importance of a liberal arts education may be
found in the following statements:
UNI Mission Statement
"The University of Northern Iowa is a comprehensive institution committed to providing a diverse, dynamic learning environment, founded on a strong liberal arts curriculum and characterized by excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The University focuses both on undergraduate education that emphasizes a personalized learning environment and on selected master's, doctoral and other graduate programs that provide students with specialized educational experiences. UNI programs incorporate scholarship and service to individuals, communities and organizations throughout the state, the nation and the world." (Approved by the Board of Regents, Nov. 2000)
Goals of the Liberal Arts Core
http://www.uni.edu/vpaa/lac/documents/pg-final_000.pdf
Statement on Liberal Learning
The Association of American Colleges and Universities' Statement on Liberal Learning. Appears in the UNI Course Catalog.
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