Values and Strategic Vision
The goal of the strategic vision is to maintain the high-quality work the college is currently doing while stretching ourselves further toward greater excellence.
Vision
Communities where all people can thrive.
Mission
Pursuing the college’s vision in alignment with the university’s land grant mission through…
- conducting groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research that informs policy and practice.
- building partnerships that leverage our resources to improve lives in Tennessee and beyond.
- equipping professional social workers with the knowledge and skills to facilitate well-being.
Values
Innovation
Committing to a spirit of continual learning and creativity in education, scholarship, engagement, and administration.
Empathy
Informing action with curiosity and understanding.
Integrity
Exemplifying transparency, accuracy, and the highest standards of professional ethics.
Respect
Recognizing and honoring the dignity, value, and well-being of each person, in all of their identities and interests.
Collaboration
Building authentic, mutually beneficial relationships that empower shared success.
Accountability
Holding ourselves and one another responsible for living into our shared values.
Access
Promoting an atmosphere where all members of the college community feel welcome, can thrive, and achieve success.
The 5 College Commitments
As one of the top public social work programs in the U.S., we’re committed to serving Tennessee and the world through programs that create some of the most effective, ethical practitioners, scholars, and leaders in the field. Our five commitments show how we’re working for you.
- Enhance the Workforce
- Expand Our Impact
- Engage Stakeholders
- Ensure Access
- Empower Sustainability