The mission of the Government and Law Department within the College’s liberal arts tradition is:

  • to educate students in the theories, processes, institutions, and historical development of domestic and global politics, law, and governance.
  • to provide students with intellectual tools and knowledge for informed citizenship and political participation.
  • to provide students with a sound basis for pursuing further study or undertaking professions in government, public policy, law, non-governmental organizations, and related fields.
  • to promote faculty research