Mission Statement
The Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
(COSSPP) is dedicated to excellence in creating and communicating social science
and public policy knowledge through leading edge research and impactful teaching.
We inspire and create opportunities for our student body to become the next
generation of leaders, citizens, and innovators to advance scholarship, engage
communities, and serve society.
Vision
COSSPP offers a collaborative college culture, welcoming all into a robust and free
exchange of ideas. The college recruits and retains exceptional faculty, staff, and
students to advance the college’s mission and undertake core disciplinary and
interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service activities. Students are supported
to become critical thinkers and are prepared through teaching, mentoring, advising,
and service to successfully contribute to society as leaders, citizens, and
innovators. The college’s reputation for excellence in creating and applying
knowledge is reflected in units and programs that are the best in Florida and highly
ranked among all public universities.
Core Values
The college is dedicated to achieving our mission by advancing our collective core
values. We:
- Foster a college culture where all are welcomed into a robust and free
exchange of ideas; - Recruit and retain faculty, students, and staff of the highest quality;
- Promote and clearly communicate evidence‐based research and teaching to:
- Inform and shape public policy
- Empower students through innovative teaching, mentoring, and advising; and
- Champion critical and creative thinking through a collaborative
interdisciplinary approach to solving problems that confront society
- Empower students through innovative teaching, mentoring, and advising; and
- Champion critical and creative thinking through a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to solving problems that confront society