Department of Graduate Psychology Values Statement

The Department of Graduate Psychology is:

SUPPORTIVE - To create a supportive community we:

Celebrate the accomplishments of faculty, staff and students
Recognize achievements in both personal and professional life and promote balance
Seek and maintain fair workload, salary structure, merit awards, and resource distribution
Mentor junior faculty and students
Communicate openly, regularly, and in a timely manner
Plan regular social events for faculty, staff, and students

PRODUCTIVE - To advance the science and profession of psychology we:

Support faculty and student research, innovation, application and dissemination of research findings
Practice evidence-based decision-making
Provide opportunities, financial support and time for professional development, intellectual growth, personal growth, and lifelong learning
Promote an intellectually stimulating community (offering colloquia, roundtables, discussion groups, outside speakers, and symposia)

DIVERSE - To promote diversity of viewpoints and experiences we:

Seek diversity in faculty and student recruitment
Demonstrate openness and respect for different viewpoints
Recognize varied and unique ways faculty contribute in research, teaching, clinical practice, and service
Support faculty and student engagement in multi-disciplinary and interprofessional academic and professional activities
Offer international opportunities for faculty and students (study abroad, FMIR, international partnerships, international students, curriculum)
Promote cultural awareness and cultural competency through curriculum enhancement and professional development opportunities

SERVICE-ORIENTED - To encourage professional participation in the life of our community we:

Offer service-learning opportunities to students
Share professional and scientific expertise with those outside the university
Engage in a wide range of activities to serve the community, the university, and the profession

STUDENT-FOCUSED - To promote the personal, intellectual and professional growth of our students we:

Set high standards for teaching and learning Mentor and support students in their personal and professional development
Communicate our values through curriculum and other program and department activities Seek and respond to student feedback
Provide opportunities and financial support for student engagement in research, service and professional development.
Provide lifelong learning and continuing education opportunities for alumni and community members