Effective decision-making skills are enhanced by the processes of problem solving and critical thinking. Education encourages the valuing of individual cultures and diversity among students, faculty, and the communities that are served. Ethics and integrity are paramount to excellence in health care. Humanistic values and caring are the foundations for effective health care delivery. Multidisciplinary collaboration provides the basis for effective and efficient delivery of health care and health promotion through a team approach.
Effective communication enhances the delivery of quality health care and health promotion.
Faculty have a responsibility to continue their professional development in areas of teaching, research, and service. Faculty are role models for expected student characteristics. Faculty have responsibility to contribute to the generation of new knowledge. Faculty demonstrate dedication and vision by continually improving educational processes through innovation in instructional techniques and technology. Faculty make significant contributions to society by serving as experts in health care and health promotion, and by participating in professional and community service activities.