1994-96 UNK Undergraduate Catalog 1994-96 UNK Undergraduate CatalogThe University of Nebraska at Kearney, a part of the University of Nebraska, is a comprehensive university located in Central Nebraska and serving students from throughout the state. Through its educational programs, research and creative activities, and public service, the University of Nebraska at Kearney contributes to the social, cultural, and economic development of the state, particularly Greater Nebraska. The central location of the University of Nebraska at Kearney creates a unique opportunity for the institution to provide access to a broad range of educational and cultural experiences for Greater Nebraska and to assist its people in developing an understanding of the state, the nation, and the world in which they live.
UNK's mission is accomplished through the Colleges of Business and Technology, Education, Fine Arts and Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, the Expanded Campus Programs, and the University-wide Graduate College.
UNK strives to be an institution of choice, committed to a quality educational experience for each student pursuing an undergraduate education. Central to this goal is an extensive General Studies Program which contributes significantly to strong liberal arts and professional degrees that allow for the interaction of students with outstanding faculty in an environment conducive to interactive learning. UNK is committed to the recruitment of minority students and culturally and economically disadvantaged students.
UNK strives to be at the forefront in the formation and implementation of public education policy. The institutional mission also includes selected graduate programs that complement those especially strong undergraduate programs. Graduate programs in education through the Specialist degree and the MBA degree present continuing education opportunities to rural Nebraskans and have a significant impact on the region.
As a part of the University of Nebraska, the distinctive research function of UNK supports graduate and undergraduate programs, the teaching emphasis, and the faculty's scholarly development.
Public service and programs offered in cooperation with other institutions of higher education also comprise an important aspect of the mission of the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences, business and technology, and education, with a broad range of majors. Masters degree programs in education and business are offered and additional masters degree programs may be offered in the future. In addition, UNK offers the Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration, School Counseling, and School Psychology. In the future, the University of Nebraska at Kearney anticipates the opportunity to better serve Greater Nebraska by participating in doctoral degrees administered by other components of the University.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is committed to research and scholarship designed to enhance its educational program. Recognizing that teaching and scholarship are inseparable, UNK strives to provide an environment which facilitates the recruitment of faculty committed to the advancement, integration, application, and presentation of knowledge.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney has a long tradition of service. This service function will continue to be an integral part of the UNK mission as opportunities are provided to the people of the state and region.
UNK's resources and expertise provide leadership to assist with the solution of social, cultural, educational, and economic problems. Cooperative programs with social services, criminal justice systems, and health agencies, clinics, and consultants help to address the community and health needs of Nebraska citizens.
Cultural opportunities are offered through programs in science, the humanities, the visual and performing arts, national and international exchange programs, the Museum of Nebraska Art, and other creative activities. The College of Education, through its various outreach programs, serves the needs of educational systems. The Nebraska Business Development Center, operated in cooperation with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, directly assists Nebraska's small business. The Center for Rural Economic Development applies the unique expertise of the faculty and of other agencies and institutions to the economic programs of rural communities.
The Expanded Campus Program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney provides public service at such major sites as Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings, McCook, North Platte, York, and other communities as needs dictate. Delivery to these sites extends educational opportunities to place-bound and nontraditional students. Articulation agreements with Nebraska community and technical colleges have facilitated transfers for students through coordinated programs.
As an integral component of the University of Nebraska, University of Nebraska at Kearney complements, enhances, and extends quality university educational opportunities for citizens of the state. Further, UNK is committed to cooperation with all institutions of higher education in order to serve better all Nebraskans.
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