Growth and Development
- Use student development theory and philosophy in practice
- Focus on the development of others
- Actively Seek continuous improvement of self and department
- Seek opportunities to develop and grow in your area of expertise
- Be aware of self and how you affect others
- Learn from other professionals, institutions and best practices
- Volunteer for other roles—seek opportunities to serve
- Demonstrate commitment to the greater University beyond your own area or department
Collaboration
- Work towards a common goal
- Understand what the other person/office/function does
- Realize that we are all interdependent and interrelated
- Be willing to accept assistance from one another
- Be willing to accept constructive criticism from one another
- Recognize the value of others
- Value cooperation and mutual dependency in relationship building
- Focus to strengthen appropriate academic partnerships
- Motivate, encourage, and educate students to collaborate
Inclusiveness
- Show respect for others
- Value, embrace, pursue, and celebrate all forms of diversity
- Actively seek ways to integrate disparate people, ideas and cultures into all we do
- Demonstrate Open-mindedness
- Seek input and consult with others with differing viewpoints
- Create emotionally safe spaces
Leadership
- Seek opportunities to benefit the larger organization
- Communicate effectively
- Set high expectations
- Hold yourself and others accountable for results
- Do what is right with character and integrity
- Take responsibility; make difficult decisions
- Model effective leadership to others
- Develop others in their role, and for future roles
- Seek input from others prior to making decisions
Professionalism
- Act with integrity and accept accountability
- Uphold the standards of the profession
- Be consistent in our behavior and interactions
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Strive for continuous improvement
- Be on time and be prepared
- Complete quality work
- Dress according to divisional and university standards