Mission Statement

Consistent with the mission of Marshall University, the College of Health Professions is committed to offering quality undergraduate and graduate education in the health professions. The focus of the College of Health Professions is upon being interactive with the community in assessing the health care needs of the people, including rural and underserved areas, and in responding to contemporary and future needs of society.

To accomplish this mission, the College of Health Professions: 

• Ensures the integrity of the programs through maintenance of rigorous professional education standards and through the high expectation of student learning and performance.
  • Encourages involvement of faculty in service to society and the profession.
  • Supports the engagement of faculty in research and scholarly activities.
  • Provides an environment that is sensitive to a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse student body, faculty, and staff; and
  • Maintains an environment that provides for academic freedom and shared governance.