Welcome to the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy (CHEP)!

CHEP's 425 faculty and staff, nearly 2,800 students and over 22,000 alumni share a commitment to addressing some of the most pressing intellectual and social challenges of our time -- those affecting our children, our families, our schools, our communities, the environment, consumers and service institutions, and our public policies. CHEP creates knowledge that addresses these challenges and prepares professionals who will assume leadership in these critical areas.

CHEP offers undergraduate degrees in 9 majors and 14 graduate degrees that are responsive to public needs. We also carry out an extensive program of research and service that both contributes to people's well-being at the local, state, national and international levels and provides unrivaled learning opportunities for our students.

Interdisciplinary, professional and service-oriented, CHEP has a unique integrative approach to education: we emphasize hands-on learning experiences that blend theoretical concepts and practical application. Our success -- and that of our students -- is redefining how higher education responds to many of the social challenges of our time.

As you explore the CHEP Web site, I hope you come to share my excitement and enthusiasm about the efforts being undertaken in our College.
 
Sincerely,

Tim Barnekov
Dean