Mission

We prepare health and human services professionals who will work to improve the quality of life in their communities and beyond.

 

Vision

To be an innovative leader in the student-centered, interprofessional preparation of health and human services professionals by providing students with an inclusive, community-engaged, and interdisciplinary academic experience. 

 

Core Values

The College of Health and Human Services, values each of the following as they relate to teaching, research, and service:

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Foster and advocate for an inclusive environment in which all contributions are welcome.
• Community-engagement – Encourage students, faculty, and staff to involve the “community” in responding to issues that affect quality of life.
• Interdisciplinary/interprofessional approaches– Foster an environment in which faculty and students learn across disciplines to develop shared understanding.
• Ethical practices and integrity – Demonstrate ethical decision-making and behavior and teach the importance of ethical practices in our fields.
• Collaboration– Work together with key stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Student-centered – Create an environment in which individual needs of the students are prioritized.
• Innovation – Foster an environment that supports the creation of new ideas.