We operate within a culture based on individual trust and respect, a willingness to help others without prodding, the desire to assume and share responsibilities, the accountability to assume authority to make things work well, a commitment to the well-being and success of the institution and its employees, and a desire to impart loyalty and honor to those affiliated with the University. Promoting excellence in all areas of the University s work is based on our ability to uphold this atmosphere of trust and pride in what we do. The University possesses a strong management team, experienced in coordinating the activities of a large and complex organization. Staff at all levels have the opportunity to master new skills, plan and implement changes in how we do business, and advance in their profession. In reducing bureaucracy and simplifying processes, we have created an institutional culture that nourishes innovation and values creative solutions.
Every position is important, and every individual is valued.
The expertise assembled at the University is an indication of our growing organizational maturity. Commitment to respect and empower people, hold them accountable and reward them for performance Commitment to simplify processes and improve effectiveness and efficiency Over the past decade, the University has demonstrated its ability to make the difficult decisions necessary for the long-term health of this institution. It has shown both a refusal to respond to fads and a willingness to make and to sustain bold decisions when they benefit those we serve. In doing so, we have created an organizational infrastructure that is strong yet flexible enough to respond to the challenges of the future. Our management practices would be shortsighted, however, if they did not allow us to continuously improve the quality of our products.