Vision Statements
The University Museum of Southern Illinois University Carbondale is recognized locally, nationally and internationally for its innovative educational programming and distinct collections. As we look forward to the future, the University Museum is committed to increasing programs and services to fulfill our mission as a member of the University community.Our diverse collections, multidisciplinary programs and international perspective allow us to be a regional, national and international leader in education, research and public service. Looking ahead to the next five year, we affirm these vision statements:
1) We envision the University Museum becoming a strong student-centered museum offering life-long learning opportunities for our many constituencies.
2) We envision the University Museum celebrating the diversity of world cultures through exhibits and programming highlighting the arts and humanities collections of the Museum and through the presentation of traveling exhibitions and programs.
3) We envision the University Museum fostering pride in Southern Illinois University by showcasing the creativity and scholarship of the faculty and students, both past and current.
4) We envision the University Museum serving as a force in the educational and cultural development of Southern Illinois by serving schools, organizations and the public with informative and innovative exhibitions and programs.
5) We envision the University Museum using increased technology to better present our world to an ever more sophisticated audience.
6) We envision the University Museum becoming a more welcoming museum with inviting facilities, more amenable areas for learning and gathering, and convenient parking.
7) We envision the University Museum serving as a model of museum professionalism in exhibitions, educational programming, and care of our collections.
8) We envision the University Museum nurturing the development of Southern Illinois museums, historical societies and cultural institutions across Southern Illinois by sharing the expertise of the staff, the collections, and the facilities of the University Museum.