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COSM prepares highly competitive graduates as judged by the highest academic standards in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics (STEM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The College endeavors to be recognized regionally and nationally as a leader for excellence and innovation in STEM education and research. The College of Science and Mathematics is dedicated to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>offering students the educational experiences required to be successful in the STEM world,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>empowering faculty to provide high quality, engaging learning opportunities for students, both in and outside of the classroom,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>upholding the highest standards for treating all visitors, students, staff, and faculty with professionalism and respect,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>recruiting, retaining, and graduating STEM students of varying backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Plan Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goal 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