SP - Advance Research and Creative Activity

Vision: Accelerating Boise State as a transformative university preparing people for a changing world.

Mission: Boise State is a transformative public university that serves Idaho and prepares people and communities for a changing world. Integrating teaching, research, creativity, and service, the university provides an innovative and inclusive learning environment to advance social, economic and cultural vitality.

Goals: The following goals will accelerate Boise State’s rise as a transformative university preparing people for a changing world and advancing innovation for Idaho, student success, and for global impact. Create a Thriving Community: Create a fair, inclusive, and accessible environment to enable all members of the campus community to make a living, make a life, and make a difference. Advance Research and Creative Activity: Advance the research and creative mission of the university community by using transformational approaches to solve grand challenges. Pursue Innovation: Expand and implement leading-edge innovations and entrepreneurial ideas to provide access to integrated high-quality teaching, service, research, and creative activities. Serve All of Idaho: Attend to the needs of all of Idaho’s citizens, from those who have been traditionally served in the Treasure Valley to those who have been underserved, including traditional student populations, adult completers, and rural students. Trailblaze new connections: Enhance and foster pathbreaking interdisciplinary programs and activities that transcend traditional fields of study.

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Academic Excellence – engage in our own learning and participate fully in the academic community’s pursuit of knowledge. Caring – show concern for the welfare of others. Citizenship – uphold civic virtues and duties that prescribe how we ought to behave in a self-governing community by obeying laws and policies, volunteering in the community, and staying informed on issues. Fairness – expect equality, impartiality, openness and due process by demonstrating a balanced standard of justice without reference to individual bias. Respect – treat people with dignity regardless of who they are and what they believe. A respectful person is attentive, listens well, treats others with consideration and doesn’t resort to intimidation, coercion or violence to persuade. Responsibility – take charge of our choices and actions by showing accountability and not shifting blame or taking improper credit. We will pursue excellence with diligence, perseverance, and continued improvement. Trustworthiness – demonstrate honesty in our communication and conduct while managing ourselves with integrity and reliability.