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Core Values

We value an academically excellent learning environment.

Therefore we will:

• Strive for excellence in graduate programs and postdoctoral training by continually upgrading program offerings to compete with other leading graduate schools.
• Recruit students and postdoctoral fellows in a competitive manner by providing high quality and rigorous research and training programs.

We value and celebrate diversity equity and inclusion.

Therefore we will:

• Recruit and support graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and other research scholars both nationally and internationally.
• Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in research and pedagogical philosophy to provide well-rounded educational and professional opportunities for our students and postdoctoral fellows.

We value a student-centered learning environment.

Therefore we will:

• Prepare graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to participate successfully in both academic and other professional arenas.
• Develop and sustain interdisciplinary graduate and postdoctoral training programs that promote creative thinking across disciplines.
• Advocate for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows while serving as a liaison between trainees and the University administration.