Mission: To enhance human well-being by improving food and ecosystem sustainability, security, and safety.
Vision: We will be recognized globally as a primary source for information and education in entomology, plant pathology, and weed science.
Values: We hold ourselves to a standard of excellence in teaching, research, extension, and service and act according to the Principles of Community.
Objectives: All department members will contribute toward preparing the leaders of tomorrow through our teaching, research, and extension, with a focus on improving ecosystem protection and regeneration, and improved food and ecosystem security, safety, and sustainability through increased awareness and knowledge of entomology, plant pathology, weed science, and plant ecophysiology.