Mathematics has a pervasive influence on our everyday lives and contributes to the wealth of the country. The study of mathematics helps to develop computational skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills. It develops the imagination, trains in clear and logical thought.

The Department of Mathematics will offer courses and programs of study that will ensure that the student learner will be able to contribute to today's society. The students will obtain abilities to critically assess numerical and graphical information; learn to formulate strategies for solving problems; and acknowledge the importance of being intellectually curious throughout their adult lives. The Department, through its faculty, will continue to contribute to the body of knowledge of the discipline, whether in traditional research, applied research, or research in the teaching of mathematics.