Our Values

The following categories were selected to align with the core values outlined in the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Mission, Vision and Core Values statement.

Excellence

We pursue excellence by providing accessible resources and services, fostering visionary leadership, and promoting collaborative growth among staff to enhance both personal and organizational capabilities.

Respect

We demonstrate respect by practicing cultural humility, anti-racism efforts, and supportive practices that dismantle barriers, prevent burnout, and actively decolonize discriminatory viewpoints that do not align with the values of the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Integrity

We uphold integrity by defending intellectual freedom, ensuring equitable access while respecting user privacy, and prioritizing ethical considerations in support of our educational and research missions.

Diversity

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by celebrating individual differences and contributions, regularly reviewing policies for equitability, and respecting all aspects of human identity, perspective, and behavior.

Cooperation

We foster a cooperative culture grounded in respectful communication, open-mindedness, proactive expectation management, accountability, and mutual understanding across different communication styles and intentions.