We act purposefully to attract and retain talented students, faculty, and staff who reflect the diversity of the populations we serve. Our environment supports and nurtures all people as respected individuals.

We support and encourage new ideas, even when those ideas dispel tradition.

We promote integrity as the foundation on which we build relationships, through respectful and accountable behavior.

We act with kindness, sensitivity, and professionalism. We accept and respect each other and the animals under our care.

We work in unity to bolster knowledge, skills, and resources to advance our mission.