The Values of the College of Arts and Sciences
At the University of Washington
The citizens of our state have a right to an education with opportunities for individual development. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to providing this education. Its mission and vision for the future rest on six core values that define our foundational beliefs and guide all that we aspire to accomplish.
Excellence
Achieving teaching, learning, and scholarship of the highest quality
Inquiry
Promoting openness, freedom, and creativity in scholarship, expression, and instruction
Community
Building a vital and caring community of faculty, staff, and students that reflects the rich diversity of our society
Citizenship
Preparing the next generation of informed and involved citizens through a liberal arts education
Accountability
Fulfilling the public trust by prudent stewardship of resources and by engagement with the broader society
Integrity
Conducting all our activities with respect for others and according to the highest ethical standards
Approved by the College Council 4/23/01
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