Virginia Commonwealth University is a public, urban, research
university, supported by Virginia to serve
the people of the state and the nation. The university provides a
fertile and stimulating environment for learning, teaching, research,
creative expression, and public service.
Essential to the life of the
university is the faculty actively engaged in scholarship and
creative exploration -- activities that increase
knowledge and understanding of the world and inspire and enrich teaching.
The university is dedicated to educating full-time and part-time students
of all ages and backgrounds in an atmosphere of free inquiry and scholarship
so they may realize their full potential as informed, productive citizens
with a lifelong commitment to learning and service.