Greetings from the Executive VP and Dean of Students!

There are six basic core beliefs that we share with students and parents from the time you first come in contact with CU or visit the University during a tour, Preview Day, a private visit, on registration day or during freshman orientation. These core beliefs are the basis for our primary goal to help students and parents feel comfortable that CU is the best college choice for them.

1. We want you to attend CU because we are a growing, vibrant University that is changing to address the needs of the 21st century.
2. We want you to connect with students, faculty, administrators and the community.
3. We want you to grow and mature as you develop lasting relationships with those you meet while at CU.
4. We want you to gather the knowledge and skills that will help you be competitive in the 21st century job market.
5. We want you to graduate!
6. We want you to return as an alumnus to share in the excitement and to contribute to the continued success of your University.

CU is making every effort to identify students who are college-ready, who make CU their first choice, who are committed to success through graduation and who are willing to get involved in campus activities via clubs, Greek organizations or other social activities during their academic career. The goal is to help you enter Cumberland, be happy while you are here, celebrate your graduation and watch you become successful alumni in the workforce. In other words, attend, stay and graduate!

Contact us if you would like to set up a time to tour our campus. The message is consistent and purposeful: we want to see you at CU!

Best regards,
Eddie Pawlawski, Executive VP and Dean of Students