OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE - HUMAN RESOURCES
How we accomplish our performance objectives and conduct ourselves on behalf of the institution.
Excellence and Impact
Demonstrating leadership in pursuit of our vision and mission
Principle: Advancing sustainable and evidence-based solutions through mutually beneficial partnerships
Behaviors: Together, we
- Stimulate creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Proactively collaborate with others and strive for meaningful outcomes
- Are bold in our endeavors and create environments to foster new approaches
- Demonstrate persistence and commitment
- Inspire others to join in and take action
- Champion everyone’s potential for success
Diversity and Innovation
Welcoming differences and making connections among people and ideas
Principle: Encouraging open-minded exploration, risk-taking, and freedom of expression
Behaviors: Together, we
- Are curious and open to different experiences
- Recognize everyone’s potential to contribute new ideas
- Actively engage others’ perspectives as opportunities for individual and institutional growth
- Actively engage others’ perspectives as opportunities for individual and institutional growth
- Use our successes and failures to learn and improve with humility
Inclusion and Equity
Upholding equal rights and advancing institutional fairness
Principle: Advocating for access, affordability, opportunity, and empowerment
Behaviors: Together, we
- Intentionally foster a sense of belonging where all are valued
- Strive to understand and appreciate each other’s backgrounds and experiences
- Listen to multiple voices and engage in civil discourse
- Acknowledge and address individual and systemic effects of bias and discrimination
Care and Compassion
Attending to the well-being of individuals and communities
Principle: Putting people at the center of all we do
Behaviors: Together, we
- Are compassionate and meet people where they are
- Support each other’s physical and mental health
- Nurture a community of kindness and gratitude
- Foster individual growth and development
- Empower people to overcome obstacles
Integrity and Respect
Acting responsibly and being accountable
Principle: Building trust through honesty, transparency, and authentic engagement
Behaviors: Together, we
- Value our greatest resource, our people, and acknowledge the contributions of every individual
- Allow people to make and learn from mistakes
- Work conscientiously and assume positive intent of others
- Actively listen and engage in open, honest dialogue
- Are good stewards of our and others’ resources