Mission

The Montana State University Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing enhances the health of the people of Montana, our nation, and the global community through education, creation of knowledge, and service.

Vision

The Montana State University Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing transforms lives and communities in the people’s interest. 

Core Values

  • Excellence: We pursue exceptional outcomes.

  • Integrity: We commit to honesty, ethical behavior and accountability.

  • Inclusion: We create a civil, supportive and respectful environment where difference and diversity are sources of strength.

  • Collaboration: We believe that working together produces better outcomes.

  • Curiosity: We expect inquiry, exploration, creativity and innovation.

  • Stewardship: We care for and conserve the human, economic, physical and environmental resources entrusted to us.

Goals

  • Intentional Focus 1: Drive Transformational Learning Experiences Creating Outstanding Educational Outcomes for All Students

1.1 Broaden access for underrepresented populations and increase academic success for all students through excellence in undergraduate education.

1.2 Expand high-quality graduate education and postgraduate education with an emphasis on rurual and primary care health.

1.3 Implement evidence-based high quality, high impact teaching and learning practices for every student.

  • Intentional Focus 2: Improve Lives and Society through Research, Creativity, and Scholarship

2.1: The MSU CON research and creative activity demonstrates impact on the state's and the world's pressing challenges through application of our discoveries in communities, industry, and organizations, as well as through academic indicators of the expansion of knowledge.

2.2: The MSU CON serves a predominantly rural state and carries unique possibilities for inference, translation, and impact.

2.3: Strengthen institutional reputation in scholarship.

2.4: Elevate expectations for scholarship.

  • Intentional Focus 3: Expand Mutually Beneficial and Responsive Engagement for the Advancement of Montana

3.1 Increase mutually beneficial collaborations with Tribal Nations and partners.

3.2 Improve and develop mutually beneficial partnerships between CON and communities across Montana.

3.3 Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and individial growth.