This common bond contains a complex profile of moral values that embody the relationship between the person and the University. Hard work, teamwork, and unity were also mentioned as expectations of the individual. While there are many dimensions to the establishment of this relationship between the individual and the University, some aspect of the common bond was among the most frequently mentioned value among all groups. Social Diversity means Tech should welcome and appreciat all, regardless of race, gender, social class, or other social category. Intellectual Diversity refers to the broad range of undergraduate degree programs, a diversity of theoretical approaches, and a broad definition of service.
All segments save one l sted diversity as significant.
Central to this value is openness and the continuance of the land-grant tradition of the university. This value was expressed by six of the seven groups. It refers to the breadth of the education provided by the University. This value also has two dimensions. The first refers to the manner in which the University interacts with each student and involves strategies that provide for lifelong learning.