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About the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities

Mission

The Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities fosters thought, artistry, and culture as integral to the human experience. In the arts and humanities, we empower students through dynamic and transformative learning. We enhance the quality of life in our communities and cultivate belonging and forward-thinking citizens, educators, scholars, and artists.

Vision

The Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities meets contemporary challenges and seeks opportunities through innovative and adaptable approaches to teaching, learning, creating, and performing.

Values

Our values guide our work in teaching, creative and scholarly contributions, and service within and beyond the university. They reflect our commitment to community collaboration, expression, centrality in a changing world, and the transformative power of the arts and humanities. Practicing these values equips us to shape a more thoughtful, creative, and engaged future.

Value 1: Expression
Honoring the expression of groups and individuals

  • Support free expression of creative ideas through the arts and humanities
  • Embrace a variety of perspectives to enrich dialogue and intellectual growth
  • Promote independent thought, critical analysis, and creative problem-solving
  • Communicate transparently and openly across all audiences
  • Facilitate respectful and productive dialogue in moments of disagreement
  • Encourage passion, energy, and innovation in creative expression

Value 2: Transformation
Advancing growth, innovation, and leadership through learning and creativity

  • Cultivate deep and rigorous intellectual thought and contemplation
  • Inspire creativity that leads to new ways of thinking and doing
  • Mentor to support development, confidence and success
  • Provide educational experiences that broaden understanding
  • Prepare individuals to become engaged, influential citizens and leaders

Value 3: Community
Creating a culture that is welcoming, accepting, supportive, and respectful

  • Build meaningful, multidirectional collaborations, partnerships, and collegial relationships
  • Engage mindfully with the arts and culture outside our college
  • Promote respect for individuality in thought, work, and action
  • Uphold integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior for trust and accountability

Accreditation

West Texas A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges or SACSCOC, a regional agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. This is the highest accreditation a university can receive and signifies that WTAMU has "a purpose appropriate to higher education and the resources, programs and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that purpose."
Mary Moody Northen Hall, 161
WTAMU Box 60238, Canyon, TX 79016
806-651-2777