The College of Human Services at Arizona State University creates excellence through its interdisciplinary programs of instruction, research, and service that prepare students to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in public and private sector careers in the human services; that achieve national prominence for use-inspired faculty research that addresses critical local issues in violence prevention, aging, youth development, and behavioral health policy; and that engage the community in ongoing partnerships to promote community safety, lifelong learning, citizen empowerment, and a healthy community.
ASU President Michael Crow, in introductory remarks, said the new School elaborates how ASU brings together the best minds we can in creating a learning environment. He added that criminology is an important and complicated area of study that cuts across many families and that the new School will work hand in hand with community professionals to address the issue. This School can make a difference, Crow told the more than 100 community members attending the ceremony.