Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

Empowering students to navigate, innovate, advocate, and collaborate in the rapidly changing and diverse fields of science and the health professions.

Vision

Actualizing our knowledge of the sciences and health professions to lead with courage, practice with integrity, and bring about positive change and justice in our communities.

Values we share

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging
  We are dedicated to the power and potential of creating a future where all voices are included, valued and incorporated
• Justice
  We nurture and cultivate a commitment to reversing systemic racism and inequalities in our disciplines and practice; we believe in the power of being accomplices towards the creation of a more just world.
• Collaboration
  We are intentional and collaborative in framing our work towards the betterment of the human condition.
• Purpose
  We promote and embody reflection, continuous learning, adaptability, and growth in ourselves, our professions, and society.
• Community
  We foster and prioritize community building and a supportive culture in order to ensure the success of our individual and collective endeavors.
• Simmons University
  Aligned fully with our home institution, we impassion our students to pursue their life’s work; endeavor to improve the human condition and improve society; form lasting and meaningful relationships through teaching and learning; and welcome all genuine forms of intellectual curiosity, imagination, and self-expression.