OUR CORE VALUES

Integrity

Respect

Excellence

Learning

Integrity

Be Honest, Fair, & Trustworthy. Communicate

Responsibly & Honor Commitments.

Do: Address behaviors that are inconsistent with our values Communicate openly, honestly, completely, & timely Understand commitments & be accountable

Don’t: Lie “Pass the buck” Take credit for other’s work

Respect

Treat Everyone With Dignity.

Embrace Diversity of People, Ideas, & Experiences.

Do: Be courteous Practice active listening Share information Show appreciation Be consistent Move decision making to the appropriate level Accept differences Include appropriate people in decision making

Don’t: Gossip Belittle others Criticize in public Show favoritism Be defensive

Excellence

Maintain High Standards & Clear Expectations.

Provide Quality Learning Services & Experiences. Innovate & Create.

Do: Respond to technological change Implement best practices Take risks/ appreciate risk-taking Learn from mistakes Initiate change Measure, analyze, plan, & improve Expect individual self-assessment

Don’t: Accept substandard performance Make excuses

Learning

Learn & Grow as Employees & as an Organization.

Do: Support employee education and development Reward and celebrate learning Solicit, provide, & participate in learning opportunities Seek & adopt “best practices” from other organizations-educationaland non-educational Encourage people to achieve their potential Share your knowledge Listen and learn from others

Don’t: Create barriers Stagnate Discourage others