University of West Florida - Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business

The Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business prepares students for successful careers in business and society and contributes to the advancement of the educational and economic development of Northwest Florida. **Mission** To promote individual, organizational, and regional prosperity through business education, research, and service. **Dean's Vision** “To be recognized for exceptional education, research, and service." **Core Values** **Integrity** - Holding ourselves and others accountable - Inclusion of all... treating others with dignity and respect - Being honest, fair, and honorable - Keeping promises and commitments **Innovation** - Responding to societal needs, trends, challenges, technology - Conducting innovative research and teaching pedagogy - Being flexible and adaptive - Seeking elegant solutions that solve more than one problem **Excellence** - Continuously improving - Setting and achieving high standards - Striving for teaching and research effectiveness - Being active and impactful in our field **Learning** - Pursuing growth, knowledge, and skills - Being curious and seeking other perspectives - Being okay with making mistakes and learning from ours and those of others - Enjoying the journey and destination