Prepare students for productive careers and amplify their potential for lifelong personal and professional growth. Prepare students to conduct research with an emphasis on applied, interdisciplinary efforts that encompass architecture, design and science, including physical and life sciences, engineering, mathematics, infrastructure systems, computing information, communication technologies and management. Prepare students for service in urban environments and the broader society of the city, state, nation and global community by conducting public policy studies, making educational opportunities widely available and initiating communitybuilding projects.<br><br>Prepare students to contribute to economic development through the state's largest business incubator system through workforce development, joint ventures with government and the business community and the development of intellectual property. Prepare graduates for positions of leadership as professionals and as citizens. Provide educational opportunities for a diverse student body. Respond to the needs of large and small businesses, state and local governmental agencies and civic organizations. Advance the use of sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics as a means of improving the quality of life.