Guiding Principles
OUR CORE VALUES
- Consistency and congruence of words and actions
- Cultivating an inclusive environment that fosters respect and belonging
- Personal and collective accountability
- Flexibility, agility, and adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration across all teams
- Conducting our work with empathy, equity, and care
WHAT WE DO
- Support the academic and operational missions and goals of our units
- Represent and advocate on behalf of the school and influence Stanford decision-makers
- Build strong partnerships with our colleagues
- Responsibly manage resources entrusted to our care
- Partner with our units to recruit, develop and retain a workforce with diverse thoughts, experiences, and backgrounds
- Develop policy and provide training/support
HOW WE DO IT
- Staying agile and adapting to new ways of working by being curious and innovative
- Seeking input, being receptive to feedback and embracing multiple points of view
- Providing meaningful opportunities for staff development
- Advocating and embracing inclusive practices
- Conducting our work with openness
- Conducting our work with clarity and accountability
- Celebrating our successes and learning from our mistakes
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
- Ensure excellence in our research, teaching and learning mission
- To support the retention and development of our talented and diverse staff
- Cultivate a thriving community