Our Mission As the preeminent educational institution in the world focused on work, employment, and labor, we are dedicated to generating and disseminating knowledge that improves the lives of workers and transforms the future of work. As a New York land-grant college, we positively impact individuals and society through: ■ Teaching: Creating an engaging and challenging learning environment focused on the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; that develops the next generation of leaders ■ Research: Generating innovative and relevant research in the social sciences; focused on work, employment, and labor; that influences public policy, informs organizational strategy and improves professional practice ■ Outreach: Applying thought-leadership and research into practice for workers, unions, organizations and communities Our Vision Drive positive change in work, employment, and labor that advances the world of work