Mission statement: To provide comprehensive career development services to students along their path to life-long success and to foster partnerships among students, employers, faculty, and staff Vision statement: To empower all Missouri State Bears for lifelong career success. Core values: Inclusion - We provide an inclusive, supportive, and compassionate environment that respects and incorporates the thoughts, beliefs, and experience of others. Collaboration - We intentionally collaborate with internal and external partners to create connections that assist our stakeholders in achieving common goals and outcomes. Student success - We contribute to student retention and completion by creating opportunities that support career development, career readiness, and lifelong learning through engaging students and alumni in career services, resources, and education. Commitment - We are committed to professional education, growth, and innovation to effectively serve and advise our stakeholders regarding career-related needs in an ever-changing world of work. Integrity - We demonstrate integrity through the responsible use of resources, making data-driven decisions, and upholding ethical standards in supporting career development among students.