The Department of Anthropology sees
as its role and mission the systematic and scientific study of the human
species. As such, it is central within the Social Sciences and
contributory to the Humanities and the biological sciences.
Administratively the department fulfills part of the State Board of Education's
mandated emphasis area in Social Sciences and Public Affairs.
Professionally the faculty are committed to teaching, research, and service to
the University, the community, and the State of Idaho. And educationally
the faculty are committed to providing students with: 1) an understanding of
anthropological perspectives as a basis for making reasoned assessments of cross-cultural differences; 2) an appreciation of cultural variability as a
means of understanding one's own behavior; 3) an appreciation of a holistic
perspective for understanding ourselves and others, past and present. To
facilitate the faculty's ability to perform their role and carry out the mission
of the department, original research relating to these issues is encouraged.
Outreach into the community that involves the communication and application of
the insights that these studies have provided is supported.
Department of Anthropology
1910 University Drive
HWSC, Room 55
Boise, ID 83725-1950
