Food Science & Technology Strategic Plan
Vision
The Food Science & Technology Department will be a global leader in shaping the direction of the food science profession and providing the science to feed the world.
Mission
We are committed to knowledge discovery and delivery of high-quality education to position the science of food within a sustainable framework, with emphasis on improving health and wellbeing.
Values
We are committed to our Aggie Core values: Loyalty, integrity, excellence, leadership, respect, and selfless service. In addition, we are committed to:
- Openness and Inclusivity: We embrace a worldview that recognizes and values the importance of both domestic and global perspectives.
- Innovation and Knowledge: We are committed to the pursuit of inquiry and discovery and to the creation and dissemination of knowledge.
- Competence and Responsibility: We are committed to excellence in research, education, and service to bring the practice benefits of our pursuits to state, nation, and global communities.
Texas A&M University Purpose Statement
As a member of Texas A&M University, our department adopts the Texas A&M University Purpose Statement: To develop leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good. The Texas A&M purpose statement carries with it the responsibility, the traditions and the forward thinking of Texas A&M University exemplified by all who are associated with the university — its faculty and staff, and its current and former students. As Aggies, we strive toward this purpose by embodying the Texas A&M Core Values, which are naturally and by design at the core of everything we do.
Core Values
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Loyalty
- Respect
- Selfless Service