Vision, Purpose and Values
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Vision
Inspiring people, ideas and actions for a better world.
Purpose
Pursuing excellence in research, learning and engagement to foster global citizenship and advance a sustainable and just society across British Columbia, Canada and the world.
Values
Excellence
A profound and aspirational value: the quality of striving to be, and being, outstanding.
Integrity
A moral value: the quality of being honest, ethical and truthful.
Respect
An essential and learned value: regard felt or shown towards different people, ideas and actions
Academic freedom
A unique value of the academy: a scholar’s freedom to express ideas through respectful discourse and the pursuit of open discussion, without risk of censure.
Accountability
A personal and public value: being responsible for our conduct and actions and delivering upon our respective and reciprocal commitments.