DOCE's mission is to promote the educational goals of, and provide access to, The University of Mississippi by:

• Acting as a catalyst for the design and delivery of innovative programming
• Promoting partnerships, integration and collaboration across the campus and in the community
• Expanding the University's outreach to traditional and non-traditional students by providing a wide range of educational opportunities made available via multiple venues, flexible scheduling, and a a variety of instructional media
• Giving voice to the intellectual, literary, and cultural traditions of our region
• Developing the University's global presence and enriching international diversity