The Mission of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare students who will be uniquely qualified for and committed to improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and their communities. Further, the mission is to empower individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. These goals are accomplished through the integration and application of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors from family and consumer sciences as well as a variety of other disciplines.