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Mission - Core Values - Vision Statement - Strategic Plan

Mission

The Mission of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is to:

  • Provide accessible and quality health and human services professions education;
  • Foster a commitment to lifelong learning, scholarship, professional ethics, diversity, and social justice; and
  • Infuse its programs into community partnerships for the health and well-being and economic development of the region.

Core Values

Integrity

Act honestly and ethically with all constituents.

Trust

Create an environment that fosters trust and mutual respect.

Collaboration

Collaborate with all stakeholders and work together toward common goals by sharing responsibility, authority and accountability.

Commitment

  • Commitment to academic and professional excellence through teaching, service and scholarship.
  • Commitment to engaging diverse communities.
  • Commitment to providing educational access.
  • Commitment to fostering sustainable communities of support.
  • Commitment to the health and well-being of the region and especially vulnerable populations.

Vision Statement

CHHS aspires to be:

  • A global leader in preparing professionals in practice, education, service, and scholarship;
  • A recognized leader in advancing evidence-based professional practice;
  • A recognized leader in our professional and clinical practice doctoral programs;
  • The college of choice for students and faculty/staff seeking active engagement with a diverse community of learners; and
  • Nationally recognized for distinctive achievements in teaching, scholarship, research, and service.

The Mission, Core Values, and Vision Statement of the CHHS were ratified by the College's faculty and staff at the Fall All-College Meeting, held Friday, September 26, 2008, in the Hall of Honors at Governors State University.

CHHS Strategic Plan 2009-2011

CHHS has established a comprehensive Strategic Plan designed to address six major goals of the university:

  • Academic Excellence
  • High Quality Faculty and Staff
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Visibility, Outreach, and Economic Catalyst
  • Social, Ethical, and Environmental Responsibility
  • Financial Growth and Sustainability