The mission of the Department
of Finance at Kansas State University is to provide a high quality
educational experience that inspires our
students to assume leadership in a global, ever changing, and diverse
business world. These experiences result from the intellectual scholarship
of the faculty both in and out of the instructional environment; a rigorous,
relevant, and diverse curriculum; and the support of the Department’s
programs by external stakeholders.
To achieve this mission, we strive to continually enhance the academic
and professional stature of our programs. We also strive to maintain
a scholastic climate in which the faculty can grow professionally; fulfill
their responsibilities through high quality instruction, research, and
professional service; and engage external stakeholders in our endeavors.
Core Values
The Department of Finance embraces the following core values. These
core values guide the accomplishments of our mission.
1. The Department of Finance values ethical conduct and personal integrity.
We strive to act in accord with the highest standards of professional
conduct at all times.
2. The Department of Finance values its students. We welcome the responsibility
of working with students to facilitate their learning in a high quality
educational environment that inspires our students to assume leadership
responsibilities.
3. The Department of Finance values the educational process. We recognize
our responsibility for developing and delivering a high quality educational
experience to students in our Department, College, and University.
4. The Department of Finance values the process of research and scholarship.
We seek to expand the knowledge of our discipline by conducting valid
and relevant research and to disseminate this knowledge through teaching,
intellectual contributions, and service activities.
5. The Department of Finance values the communities we serve. We recognize
and appreciate the contributions, in the form of students, resources,
and opportunities for business and personal growth that all Kansas communities
make to the Department, College, and University. We also understand their
unique dependence on Kansas State University for information and advice
related to business endeavors. Thus, we seek to explore opportunities
to disseminate knowledge to people in these communities.
6. The Department of Finance values diversity and seeks to prepare students
for leadership in a global, diverse business world. We affirm the inherent
dignity and value of every person and we believe that Diversity helps
create a high quality educational environment.
7. The Department of Finance values continuous improvement in all areas.
We seek opportunities to update and improve our current educational programs
and to develop new ones. In addition, we seek to foster a scholarly environment
that allows for the continuous professional development of our faculty.
