BREC (Business Research and Education Center)

Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values of BREC

Purpose:

Support faculty and student research opportunities and activities;
Be actively involved in community-based outreach programs as a resource to local and regional businesses and to economic development efforts;
Provide a local and regional forum for lifelong learning experiences; and,
Create and administer programs that promote student participation within the university and the community, such as scholarships, internships, cooperative education, and community service projects.

Mission: To be the catalyst for collaborative and interdisciplinary research by faculty, students, and the business community.

Vision: To be the local leader and catalyst for leading-edge research and education in business.

Values: Embrace diversity and inclusion by enabling faculty members and students to work with one another, with other institutions, and with representatives of the civic, corporate, and philanthropic communities on issues, projects, and programs related to BPA’s academic strengths and interests.