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CCA's Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission

Educating and empowering artistic and creative leaders to transform society through imagination, innovation, and community.

Vision

The College of Creative Arts prepares students to thrive as artistic and creative leaders who bring vision, empathy, and critical thinking to the world. Through education, mentorship, and shared creative experiences, we empower individuals to make innovative and meaningful contributions to advance society.

Values

Empowering Artists, Creatives, and Scholars

We equip students with the skills, confidence, and tools to thrive as leaders in creative and design fields in a changing world.

Cultivating Community

We build connections that foster empathy, collaboration, and shared purpose across disciplines and communities.

Inspiring Innovation

We champion imagination and experimentation, helping ideas become reality and shaping the world that must be.

Advancing Humanity

We affirm creativity as essential to human flourishing, healing, and civic engagement, preparing students to contribute to the common good.

Stewarding Resources and Knowledge

We advocate for the value of artistic and creative fields, ensuring access, sustainability, and impact through teaching, research, and community engagement.

College of Creative Arts

The arts at Miami University didn't evolve on a whim—they were challenged, inspired, modernized, and made more relevant by each new generation of artists. Welcome to the College of Creative Arts, with degree programs that range from the classical to the contemporary.

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