Pillar: Enable and Uplift Our Community to Thrive

Our faculty, staff, and students are the foundation of our entire organization. We recognize their individual strengths, champion their growth, and foster a sense of belonging among all members of our school community. We create an environment where our people thrive so that they can help others to thrive. 

To learn more about each initiative and the related tactical plan, reach out to the strategic pillar leader. Associate Dean for Leadership Excellence, Director (Center for Public Health Practice), Clinical Assistant Professor, Cerise Hunt, PhD, MSW, is the pillar leader.

Foster a culture of synergy and belonging, uniting as one entity across campuses to amplify our collective impact through increased collaboration between departments, centers, and campuses.

Foster events and opportunities for connection across the school; build a sense of belonging into the school's infrastructure and practices; provide support for pedagogy and a process for feedback; increase collaboration between departments, centers, and campuses.


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Stand as an employer of choice, attracting diverse talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and supporting the professional development of every individual in our school.

Offer extensive professional learning and development opportunities and communicate clear paths for professional development to staff and faculty; streamline administrative processes to encourage a culture of excellence; establish a funding base that is robust and diversified, ensuring sustained growth and empowering us to achieve greater impact year after year.

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