A&S Staff Mission:

Through excellence, enable the faculty and students' best work.

A&S Staff Vision:

To be the most professionally-enriching community in American higher education.

A&S Staff Professional Standards:

• Competence
  
  Performing ones’ work well; recognizing problems and actively identifying solutions; demonstrating initiatives; seeking feedback; being accountable; understanding how one’s work supports the goals of A&S and the University’s mission; and working with integrity.
• Learning
  
  Engaging in intellectual and professional development as a life-long learner; actively participating in the improvement of the College and its function (to be a learning organization); sharing information and helping colleagues learn new roles and tasks; demonstrating a willingness to learn through continuous feedback; and being curious.
• Respect
  
  Willingness to show consideration (courtesy, politeness, and kindness) to all colleagues, and their contributions to the College; encouraging an atmosphere of compassion and understanding; being able to have differing opinions and work together as colleagues; valuing differences in each other and celebrating that diversity.
• Communication
  
  Responsible for thoughtful, honest, open, and productive interchange; seeking clarification as necessary, to create shared meaning and understanding; prioritizing transparency; using a professional tone; offering a timely response; being conscientious of both verbal and non-verbal style and mode; and freely giving and receiving praise and feedback.
• Flexibility
  
  Being adaptable to dynamic and evolving work requirements; helping others when needed; being a team player; supporting a flexible work culture; and embracing creativity.