Our core institutional values arise from our shared aspirations and needs. They underlie Idaho State University’s institutional vision and enable the accomplishment of our institutional strategic goals. These core values include the following:
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A commitment to scholarship as the driving force of intellectual growth through learning is at the heart of Idaho State University’s vision. Scholarly activities in all their incarnations underlie effective learning at all levels, for our students, our faculty, and our larger communities. We further recognize effective learning as the means to the sound reasoning required of an informed citizenry in a global society, and integrates all aspects of academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs |
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Our community values diversity of perspectives, cultures, and experiences. Because such exposure forms the basis of a fundamental respect for all persons and their place in our larger society, diversity in our students, faculty, and staff represents rich opportunity for effective learning. |
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Effective communities depend on active engagement from all constituencies to identify and clarify complex challenges and to work toward identifying viable solutions, all of which informs effective learning. Idaho State University is committed to an environment where interaction is encouraged, experiences can be shared, opportunities provided, and all members of the community can be engaged in building better lives and a better community. |
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Sound leadership is founded on the recognition that clear and effective communication is the keystone of identifying and responding to both institutional needs as well as the needs of our community’s constituencies. Planning and decision-making should be open and transparent and based on best practices from across the academy. |
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The ability to adapt and evolve as an institution requires consistent attention and dedication. We are committed to the recognition that our institutional agendas are best shaped and served through agile and constant consideration of and response to the range of needs and issues brought forward by campus constituencies and communities throughout the State and region. |
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Idaho State University recognizes that careful stewardship of institutional resources—human, intellectual, and fiscal— is required for the support of our core work in teaching, research, and service. We are committed to a culture of such responsibility and ownership at all levels across our institution and throughout our larger community. |