Core Values

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The University is committed to these core values, which guide us in carrying out our mission and realizing our vision. These values are represented through STAIR.

Serving Students with Quality
1. Understand our students
2. Nurture efficient and energetic students
3. Help students start, stay and succeed
4. Provide GREAT and useful service
5. Commitment to continuous quality improvement

Trustworthiness
1.Communicate openly and honestly
2. Demonstrate loyalty
3. Maintain confidentiality
4. Promoting Teamwork
5. Explain “why” and ask “why”

Accountability
1. Think as a University
2. Follow University policies and procedures
3. Perform to the vision and strategic plan
4. Meet goals and carry out responsibilities
5. Adapt to change in support of vision and strategic plan

Innovation and creativity
1. Share thoughts and new ideas
2. Actively engage and participate
3. Constructively challenge status quo
4. Think outside the box,

Respect for people
1. Celebrate success
2. Inspire and motivate
3. Treat everyone with respect and cooperation
4. Embrace diversity for unity