THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS TEACHES STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY AND INDEPENDENTLY SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN THE WORLD BEYOND THE CAMPUS. THE COLLEGE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH THAT HELPS PEOPLE BETTER UNDERSTAND HUMAN HISTORY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN THEIR TEACHING AND LEARNING.