Built on the vision that sustainable project planning, monitoring, and evaluation serve as a keystone in developing society and building better futures for all, we commit to our core values of:
1. Excellence
We commit to the highest professional standards of quality, integrity, and performance in our programs, services, and operations including innovation in our teaching, research, and outreach with continuous self-improvement to achieve excellence in all our endeavors. We demonstrate Excellence by setting and pursuing high standards of professionalism and competency by:
Providing exceptional service to all while demonstrating pride in our work;
Welcoming new challenges and seeking opportunities for growth and development;
Encouraging and empowering each of us to achieve our best.
2. Respect and Integrity
We acknowledge the value and dignity of each member of the college family and choose to treat one another as we want to be treated as well as support an honest and ethical environment by:
Encouraging multiple perspectives
Valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of individuals and their strengths;
Respecting confidentiality and acting in a trustworthy manner;
Being accountable for our actions and adhering to policies and procedures;
Making decisions that are fiscally and socially responsible.
3. Student Focus
We are committed to fostering the professional and personal growth of all students and our fellow colleagues by promoting lifelong learning and leadership development. These interests are the primary focus of college decisions and activities.
4. Collaboration and Public Engagement
We commit to working collegially and cooperatively in establishing productive partnerships with our colleagues in experiential innovative education, university, corporate, nonprofit, and public communities. Through these partnerships, we strive to improve education and the quality of life to ensure a better future for all. We demonstrate Collaboration and Public Engagement by working internally and externally toward shared goals to create a more positive outcome by:
Practicing open and honest communication and sharing information and expertise that is essential for success;
5. Creativity
We nurture an environment that seeks innovative solutions to challenges through research, exploration, analysis, experimentation, and adaptation.
6. Accountability
We engage in data-driven decision-making and assessment of performance
7. Continuous improvement
Always raise the bar; never be satisfied with the status quo
8. Gender equality
Value women and men as equal, treated with dignity, respect and fairness.