Mission Statement
In 2023, the College completed a five-year strategic planning process called “CJC 2028.” Below is a mission statement, goals and values and guiding principles that have emerged from that process.
Mission
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) is committed to preeminent scholarship, cross-disciplinary education, diversity of perspectives, superior skills development and collaboration spanning the science and practice of communication to produce significant societal impact on a local, state and global scale.
Values
- Dedication to the highest standards of academic excellence in teaching, research and service
- Commitment to academic freedom and diversity of experience and perspectives
- Embracing shared governance as an operational model
- Preparing students to achieve life goals
- Pursuing a culture of collaboration, cooperation, entrepreneurship and risk-taking
- Commitment to courage, honesty and integrity in professional and academic endeavors
Goals
- Build on CJC’s scholarly excellence to advance competitive advantages and drive innovation.
- Enhance CJC’s recruitment, retention, and placement of faculty, staff, and students with diverse experiences and perspectives.
- Develop an environment that fosters and advances a culture of active participatory and open expression, communication, collaboration and collegiality.
- Elevate undergraduate and graduate student career preparation, readiness, cross-cultural competency, and competitive standing for evolving professions.
- Acquire and continually refresh infrastructure and technology to be innovative, forward-looking, and cutting-edge.