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Doucet, John P., Ph.D.<\/strong>
\nDean of the College of Sciences and Technology
\nAlcee Fortier Distinguished Professor
\nDistinguished Service Professor of Biological Sciences
\nOffice: 149 College of Sciences and Technology
\nPhone: 985-448-4386<\/p>\n

The College of Sciences and Technology offers University students programs of study that lead to associate, bachelor\u2019s, and master\u2019s degrees, as well as undergraduate pre-professional programs of study that prepare students for degrees at other institutions. In addition, the College provides general education coursework in the natural sciences for all University students. In addition to teaching excellence, our faculty are leaders in research and service, and we engage our students in these activities to help professionalize their skills and prepare them for life beyond graduation. We uphold accreditation standards for each program in the College that can be accredited by a national organization, including the American Chemical Society, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nVision<\/strong><\/h5>\n

A citizenry with understanding and appreciation of science and technology, continuously improving society and the world through evidence-based, critically conceived decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nMission<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The College of Sciences and Technology provides University students with exceptional learning experiences that cultivate deep thinking, innovation, discovery, life-long learning, and preparation for professional life. Our faculty and students work together to increase knowledge in science and technology in support of progress in the Bayou Region and the continuous improvement of society and world.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nValues<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In support of the values of the University, the College of Sciences and Technology seeks to impact each student by making a positive difference in their lives through these values of our own practice.<\/p>\n

Quality<\/span>: We provide outstanding teaching and advising with utmost fairness to and respect for our students.<\/p>\n

A Will to Excel<\/span>: We value our students and faculty, encourage their development, recognize their achievement, and reward their performance in the holistic effort to provide excellence in University education.<\/p>\n

Integrity<\/span>: We uphold the highest standards of integrity in professional relationships, collaborations, and the practices of science.<\/p>\n

Applied Learning<\/span>: We provide our students with high impact learning experiences that complement theoretical concepts learned in the classroom.<\/p>\n

Collaboration<\/span>: We work together and across boundaries, establishing relationships across and beyond campus, for the enhancement of student learning, professionalization of student skills, and improvement of our communities.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/span>: We promote sustainability practices that protect and conserve bayouland and world environments as well as our future.<\/p>\n

Discovery<\/span>: We ask critical questions, challenge assumptions, conduct relevant and forward-thinking research, and help establish how research is utilized in evidence-based practices.<\/p>\n

Respect<\/span>. We work to provide an environment that supports inclusion, equity, and diversity in all relationships and University business.<\/p>\n

Goals<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The fundamental goals of the College of Sciences and Technology are:<\/p>\n