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Mission

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· improves the human condition as a public research university and academic medical center whose mission is to educate students to become future-ready graduates, cultivate leaders, create and advance knowledge, care for patients and engage our local, national and global communities.

Vision

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· will impact the present and shape the future through our actions and discoveries. To achieve this vision, we will:

• Prioritize student success, health and well-being;
• Create a diverse community built on foundations of respect, inclusion and belonging;
• Embrace a people-first culture where we are known for outstanding student experiences, alumni and donor engagement, patient satisfaction and as an employer of choice;
• Launch graduates equipped to think critically, act ethically, collaborate and communicate effectively in diverse environments, and apply their knowledge and skills to analyze and solve real-world problems;
• Build on our distinct strengths and invest in areas that increase the University’s impact;
• Foster research, innovation, discovery and creative work that transform our world;
• Partner with our communities to advance our mutual success and create opportunity for all;
• Inspire a love of life-long learning and commitment to serving others; and
• Develop and strengthen relationships that invest in our mission to improve the human condition.

Values

• Academic ExcellenceÌý– We embrace the highest standards of achievement, challenging our students, faculty and staff to reach their greatest potential.
• People-CenteredÌý– We prioritize our relationships with our students, faculty, staff, patients, alumni and donors, creating a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and part of the Rocket family.
• InclusionÌý– We foster belonging, equity and respect for all as part of our commitment to valuing diversity of people and ideas.
• CommunityÌý– We advance the public good in our regional, state, national and global communities through service and collaboration.
• Research and InnovationÌý– We impact the world around us through innovation in discovery, integration, application, teaching and creative works.
• IntegrityÌý– We are trustworthy, acting with honesty, transparency, accountability and authenticity in all we do.
• Efficiency and EffectivenessÌý– We ensure long-term success through fiscal stability, sustainability, alignment, efficiency and operational excellence.