Strategic Plan
Vision
The School will be a leading school of public health and health professions recognized for the advantages of its combination of related academic programs that promote the understanding, prevention, and treatment of disease and disability, thereby improving the health of populations, communities and individuals from regionally to globally.
Mission
The mission of the School is to improve the health of populations, communities and individuals through disciplinary and interdisciplinary education, research, and service.
Values
The School's values are consistent with the values of the University. We value the pursuit of academic excellence through the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge related to the health and well being of populations, communities and individuals. We endeavor to instill in our students, faculty, and staff, ethical principles that include autonomy, justice, and beneficence. These values enable us to foster a harmonious environment as we work with others in a respectful, culturally competent manner so that populations and individuals with varying health conditions and abilities can participate in meaningful and fulfilling activities. Our efforts will be guided by a commitment to:
- public health
- evidence-based scientific and professional practice
- professionalism and communication
Goals
Goal 1 (Education): provide an academic environment that includes foundational preparation in public health, evidence-based practice, and communication & professionalism for all students and prepares graduates for success as public health professionals, practitioners in the health professions, educators, and researchers
Goal 2 (Research): conduct research that relates to important health issues faced by populations, communities and individuals
Goal 3 (Service): provide service to communities (from regional to global), the university, and scholarly and professional organizations
Objectives
Strategic Actions
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