Core Values

Inclusivity

We believe that our public administration program will:

Responsiveness

We believe that the PA faculty:

• Continuously evaluate and translate societal trends that impact the PA profession.
• Assess, create and advance the knowledge and skills that meet the needs of the PA profession.

Service

We believe that faculty contribute by doing one or more of the following:

• Involvement in professional associations.
• Facilitation of student led research in the community.
• Inter-university and intra-university collaborations.
• Participation in faculty governance.
• Volunteer in community organizations.

Teaching Excellence

We believe that faculty:

• Provide relevant and practical content.
• Utilize effective teaching methodology and technology.
• Set high academic standards.
• Conduct research to enrich content.
• Collectively provide a comprehensive curriculum.

Faculty Satisfaction

We believe that all faculty will:

• Share work-related values.
• Have the opportunity to advance knowledge in the field.
• Have the opportunity for continuous learning.
• Create a culture of openness and mutual respect.
• Fulfill their responsibilities.
• Have autonomy in teaching.
• Have freedom to pursue their academic research agendas.
• Receive encouragement from peers to use their potential.
• Receive support for engagement in professional associations.
• Have the opportunity for engagement with students.
• Receive support from peers and staff.