Music

Central Washington University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Guiding Principles

Mission Statement

What we do and why we do it

Vision Statement

What we aspire to be

Core Values:

The underlying ideals for every decision and action

• Excellence in teaching, learning, and performing
• Collaboration with each other and our communities
• Leadership and mentorship through innovative opportunities
• Engagement with audiences, in person and beyond
• Inclusivity through respect for lived experiences
• Outreach and Connection in the region through festivals and conferences
• Student-Centered Culture empowering growth and exploration, radiating through the state and region.
• Innovation for relevance in a fluid society

Strategic Objectives for the CWU Music Program

Teaching and Learning

Objective: The Department will maintain and enhance academic programs and ensure student success by:

• Preparing students for graduate schools and entry-level positions in the profession.
• Reviewing and remodeling degrees to prepare students for an always-changing world.
• Providing excellent advising so students succeed in all degrees.
• Providing support to enhance faculty teaching.
• Maintaining accreditation to demonstrate credibility in the field.

Inclusiveness and Diversity

Objective: The Department will continue to build and retain an inclusive, diverse, and outstanding musical community by:

• Recruiting and retaining students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds and capabilities that sustain high standards.
• Maintaining and enhancing an atmosphere of inclusiveness for members of the department, the local and university community, and the underserved in the region.
• Maintaining a balance of the different music major concentrations.
• Using interdisciplinary degree offerings (including minors and certificate programs) as a means of attracting students and increasing diversity.

Scholarship and Creative Expression

Objective: The Department will assist students, faculty, and staff in receiving recognition for their creative and scholarly contributions to the profession by:

• Supporting opportunities for scholarly and creative growth for faculty, students and staff.
• Seeking and promoting means by which students, faculty, and staff may pursue scholarly and creative activities.

Public Service and Community Engagement

Objective: The Department will maintain and enhance service opportunities to connect with external communities and serve as a model for life-long learning through a variety of cultural and educational activities by:

• Promoting student and faculty service to the profession, the university, and the community.
• Maintaining and enhancing support for festivals, guest artists, faculty and student presentations at conferences, student and faculty touring, and publicity.
• Maintaining and enhancing outreach into local and regional communities.

Resource Management and Stewardship

Objective: The Department will exercise responsible stewardship of its programs and facilities by:

• Maintaining and enhancing department budgets, enrollment management, and scholarship offerings to meet department objectives.
• Ensuring that there are adequate faculty, staff, and support to meet department objectives.
• Ensuring that there are adequate facilities, maintenance to support facilities, upgrades to technology, and upgrades in equipment to meet department objectives.