Mission and Values
Mission Statement Heading link
The UIC School of Public Health is dedicated to excellence in protecting and improving the health and well-being of the people of the metropolitan Chicago area, the State of Illinois and the nation, and of others throughout the world. The School achieves this mission by: educating scientists, professionals and the public; conducting research to develop solutions to public health problems; providing public health service; and formulating public health policy.
We Value: Heading link
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Unity in economic and cultural diversity
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Equity in health and social justice
Values, continued Heading link
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Excellence in academics and practice
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Engagement with the communities we serve
Statement of Values Heading link
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Community
The basic unit of analysis for public health, enabling communities to address their own problems, sharing skills, lowering barriers to action, and acting as a catalyst for progress.
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Justice
Whereby everyone is given access to the resources necessary to live a humane life and to fulfill their full potential.
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Humility
As we set our goals, as we work together to achieve them, and as we address the inevitable conflicts produced by those joint efforts.
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Knowledge
The pursuit, development and dissemination of which will improve the health of the public.
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Professionalism
Acting with integrity and collegiality in learning, teaching, research and public service.
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Stewardship
Of natural, human and financial resources.
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Idealism
Whether secularly or spiritually motivated.
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Caring
Promoting compassion for and action on behalf of others.
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Diversity
Celebrating unique contributions to the fabric of our community.
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Respect
for the members of this community and for those whom our efforts are intended to serve.