Mission & Vision

Mission of the Communication Department

The Communication Department of Buffalo State College is ...

... a faculty of scholars
Serving the communication disciplines by creating new knowledge and effectively sharing existing knowledge within a community of scholars and media professionals.

... a faculty of educators
Preparing students to think analytically and creatively, communicate clearly, act ethically, and succeed professionally

Adopted  Fall 2000; Amended May 2005

Core Values 

As a collegial and dedicated group of faculty and staff both individually and collectively dedicated to this mission, the Communication Department holds the following values:

  • Service Excellence. In its relationships with students, the Department values the ideals and best practices of service excellence, giving priority to student interests and needs in matters such as course development, scheduling, faculty accessibility, and the creation of a climate of encouragement and mutual respect.
  • Quality Performance. In its relationships with employers and graduate schools, the department values the ideals and best practices of quality performance, maintaining high professional standards, and developing graduates who meet and exceed these expectations.
  • Social Responsibility. In its relationships with the community, the department values the ideals and best practices of social responsibility, offering leadership, scholarship, creative work, and service to the communication and media professions and adding to the quality of life in Western New York and beyond.
  • Academic Excellence. In its relationship with higher education - at Buffalo State College, within the State University of New York, and beyond - the department values the ideals and best practices of academic excellence, providing opportunities for students to think critically, discern ethically, solve problems creatively, and communicate effectively.

Adopted Spring 2004

Strategic Vision

The Communication Department at Buffalo State College embraces the tension inherent in offering a quality professional education within a liberal-arts context. The department will continue to provide a comprehensive array of specialties that is reflective of our mission, consistent with our vision and values, and appropriate to our resources.

Adopted Spring 2004