The College of Liberal Arts is committed to excellence in higher education.

We have the responsibility to preserve, transmit, interpret, and create knowledge in an environment of free inquiry and expression.
 

We will provide instruction that forms the core of the undergraduate curriculum for all Marshall University students so they may think critically and imaginatively, communicate effectively, and understand various dimensions of human experience.

Within the disciplines of the College we will provide specialized instruction for undergraduate and graduate students, enabling them to develop the intellectual and moral abilities to live autonomous, sensitive, productive lives.
 

We will be active scholars who contribute to the wider academic community.
 

We will continue to use our expertise in the service of others.