The mission of the College of Liberal Arts of North Carolina Central University is to prepare its students to succeed in the fields of English, History, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Mass Communications, Modern Foreign Languages, Military Science, and Aerospacestudies, by offering them rich theoretical knowledge and relevant practical skills to help them excel intellectually, artistically, and professionally.  As a reflection of the cultural and intellectual diversity of the global community, the College will promote multi-cultural learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, top-rated research, and state-of-the-art technology.  The College will set high goals in recruitment, enrollment, retention, and the ideals of dedicated community service.  The mission of the College will uphold at all times emphatic recognition of the core values of the humanities, genuine commitment to scholarship and teaching, academic integrity, and principle-centered leadership.