Core Values
The College of Public Health embraces the five core values identified
by The University of Iowa: community, integrity, learning, quality,
and responsibility. The college also adheres
to a sixth core value, a guiding principle of public health: social
justice. Consistent with its mission to serve as a public
health resource for the State of Iowa, the College of Public
Health seeks to implement these values in ways that enhance the
health and well-being
of all Iowans, especially the most vulnerable segments of Iowa's
population.
Community. The College of Public Health seeks to strengthen the
communities it serves
through the development and expansion of innovative education,
research, and practice
programs. Consistent with the principles of public health, the
college is committed to
collaboration and actively seeks to engage community partners in
its undertakings.
Integrity. The College of Public Health adheres to the
highest standards of honesty,
fairness, respect, and professional and scholarly ethics.
Learning. The College of Public Health is dedicated to the discovery
and dissemination of knowledge that will improve the health status
of all people, especially those with rural roots and experiences.
Quality. The College of Public Health is dedicated to the pursuit
of excellence in public health scholarship, teaching, and community
service.
Responsibility. The College of Public Health is dedicated to the
stewardship of all resources entrusted to it and fosters public
policies that promote sustainability in all human activities, including
environmental protection, agricultural production, economic development,
and community health.
Social Justice. All activities within the College of Public Health
are motivated by a commitment to social equity and fairness, a
spirit of compassion for all persons, and a desire to apply the
tools of scientific knowledge to pressing societal health concerns.
The college strives to improve the conditions in which everyone
lives and thereby contribute to the formation of a just society.
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