Our Mission

The college builds on the foundations of the liberal arts to foster a community of creative scholars dedicated to the transformative potential of our disciplines. We welcome students from all walks of life and honor the diversity of their experiences. Our students are empowered with the keys to personal and professional success: critical thinking, empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving. We inspire engaged citizenship and social change through empirical inquiry and artistic expression. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences commits unequivocally to the values of ethical leadership, equity, and justice.

The University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, formerly known as the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.