Our Mission

The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to educate students in a supportive and collaborative academic environment that provides innovative, interdisciplinary, and culturally responsive opportunities through rigorous education, meaningful service, and transformational scholarship to improve health and wellness outcomes and the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities that the graduates will engage and serve.

Therefore, the college recognizes that the education of health professions students through the critical thinking process is our highest priority. CHS is dedicated to learner-centered approach by integrating classroom activities, service-learning approaches, increased research and scholarship endeavors, and practical experiences in professional settings. We are committed to lifelong learning and to conducting interdisciplinary education, research and scholarly activities as means of contributing to the body of knowledge in the health professions. CHS mission reflects and supports the larger mission of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Our College Slogan

Teach all the people to Serve all the people

Our Vision

The College of Health Sciences will be recognized as the regional academic center of quality and innovative health educational programs, research that involves practical applications, and services designed to meet the needs of diverse communities.

Our Values

Professional Integrity – The College of Health Sciences is committed to the highest standards of ethical behavior and exemplary performance in education, research, and service.

Academic Excellence - The College of Health Sciences is dedicated to achieving exemplary performance in the broad range of programs and services provided. We commit to providing the highest quality of education and service to our students and community by holding ourselves, our coworkers, and our leaders to high standards of performance

Innovation - The College of Health Sciences recognizes that it is imperative to evaluate our performance, and to develop strategies and resources that continually improve educational programs and services.

Diversity - The College of Health Sciences believes in the personal dignity and full potential of every individual and is committed to fostering positive human values in all interactions, and to promoting an inclusive environment that is accessible and dedicated to embracing the global community.

Service - The College of Health Sciences recognizes its role to prepare graduates who exhibit service-oriented citizenship and endeavor to meeting the needs and advancing the quality of life within their communities.