Core Values and Foundational Concepts

We are a school of one. We share a dedication to our vision and mission. Our inclusive community fosters an environment that furthers our goals and enables us to take on active roles in both local and global conversations.

We are an open, ethical, highly engaged, and collaborative community based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. We believe in the importance of quality of life, embracing diversity, making a difference, and having fun.

We are a faculty of one. We actively and intentionally celebrate and leverage a range of perspectives and approaches to research, scholarship, and creative work. Together, we are able to address complex research and curricular challenges more creatively and effectively than we could otherwise. Our focus on interdisciplinarity allows us to be nimble and embrace new relationships and different analytic approaches.

A sustained engagement with global communities of practice allows our work to remain relevant and cutting-edge. We are dedicated to attracting and nurturing a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff and we are committed to helping all members of our community to achieve their fullest potential.