To reach this end we work and judge ourselves by the most demanding standards; encourage ourselves and students to be bold, independent and creative; provide infrastructure to support teaching, research and practice.The college is a community of scholars who are dedicated to the pursuit, advancement and transmission of knowledge in the area of social welfare policy and research in the state and in the country. Through the scholarly and educational endeavors of its faculty and students, the college is committed to the promotion of social justice and harmony. The college strongly believes in excellence in instruction and practice. It expects both the students and faculty to engage in educational tasks and research.