Academic Affairs: Academic Council

Inclusivity

Valuing multiple identities, standpoints and perspectives within our communities. Affording opportunities for all to offer contributions that enhance collective wisdom and decision-making.

• We seek to increase the diversity of faculty, students and staff across the division.
• We foster an academic environment that supports diverse faculty, staff and students.
• We ensure decisions are reflective of input provided by individuals and groups representing differing perspectives and backgrounds.

Intentionality

Acting with purpose in pursuit of shared educational outcomes within the university, now and into the future.

• We proactively pursue collaborative approaches to planning and making choices.
• We take the time to involve stakeholders in analysis, decision-making and implementation.
• We facilitate clear communication that involves listening as well as talking.
• We follow deliberative and informed processes to make decisions that reflect the best interests of the academic community.

Innovation

Embracing the possibility that programs, processes and methods can change. Staying open to the evolution of ideas and perspectives that move us boldly forward as we encounter new challenges.

• We reflect upon our practices to understand their origins and effectiveness.
• We adopt forward-looking mindsets that inform our decision-making.
• We evaluate the impact of our decisions to inform our future direction.
• We model inventive problem solving by encouraging courageous and creative thinking.
• We accept that failure is an option we can learn from.

Integrity

Fostering academic work that is grounded in ethical decision-making and considers individual and institutional needs.

• We are collegial, and we treat those with whom we work with honor, respect and civility.
• We are responsible stewards of institutional resources.
• We acknowledge the complexity and interrelatedness of the institution.
• We are guided by policies and best practices in all decisions.
• We strive for open collaboration and candor.
• We stay informed on the issues that impact our positions as academics and campus leaders in higher education.