Providing and maintaining excellence in teaching through the adaptation and application of state-of-the-art teaching methodologies with a great focus on hands-on student experience and through the stimulation and encouragement of student-oriented classes.

Conducting high-quality research through the recruitment of well-esteemed faculty members as well as the adaptation of a never-ending quest to find and apply the most innovative solutions to contemporary natural resources dilemmas.

Providing outstanding community service through the adaptation and application of state-of-the-art methodologies of technology transfer as well as the promotion of scientifically based approaches to natural resources management.

Promoting stewardship of our natural resources through the integration of scientific research and technology transfer as well as the stimulation of ecologically-sound cultural habits.