Values of
The activities of Purdue University North Central are based on the following values to best serve its many constituencies through Learning, Discovery and Engagement:
Values of Learning
* To educate all students through programs that meet the professional, cultural
and general education needs of this diverse industrial, technological and
agricultural region;
* To provide an education of high quality and integrity in an atmosphere that promotes
life long learning through specific curricula that lead primarily to bachelors and masters degrees sought by our students;
* To incorporate timely assessment of all programs and activities and to use the results
of those assessments to improve the programs and activities offered by
this institution;
* To emphasize diversity, which includes concern for racial, cultural, socio economic,
sexual orientation, ability, gender and age differences, in all areas, plans and
activities that involve the constituents of this institution;
Values of Discovery
* To encourage research, scholarship and inquiry in all aspects of the university life, by students, faculty, staff and partnerships with constituents;
* To fulfill the responsibility of disseminating new knowledge, products, processes and
applications gained through university inquiry;
Values of Engagement
* To provide clear and frequent communication of our activities, plans and visions for
the future with all constituents both on and off campus;
* To increase the economic, personal and academic success opportunities of our
constituents by establishing multiple partnerships that will utilize the abundant
resources of our geographical area.
* To stress international awareness as students and local citizens look to this
campus for leadership and education in this area so vital to the future.
* To maintain and practice good stewardship of all campus resources entrusted to this institution, while being fully aware of the responsibilities we carry for the
environment in which we live and the energy we require to fulfill our mission.
1 comment:
These are not Values! They are enumerations of our mission or baby steps toward achieving our vision. Let's review some basic terminology, folks. MISSION is what we are now - - in 2008. E.G., Learning - we provide a quality educational opportunity for Northwest & Northcentral Indiana; Discovery - we pursue a modest program of research and publishing; Engagement - as a responsible citizen, we contribute to our community by way of service. VISION is where we want to be - - in 2013. (See comments on that Blog page.) VALUES are statements of attitude that describe how we will behave as we go from Mission (2008) to Vision (2013). E.G., (1) we treat every student and employee with respect and work as a team; (2) we celebrate diversity; (3) we want each student to reach their full potential; (4) each time a students fails, we feel as if we have failed, as well; (5) we support our faculty in pursuing excellence in research and publication; (6) we welcome contact with our community and are willing to serve them.
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