A major outcome of the Penn State Values and Culture Survey released last September is the creation of the Penn State Values, a statement of core values for the University. In January you should have received an email from President Barron regarding the official launch of the Values, and Dean Dewey added her support for this important initiative in an email in February.

The Penn State Values are:

Integrity: We act with integrity and honesty in accordance with the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards.
Respect: We respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community.
Responsibility: We act responsibly, and we are accountable for our decisions, actions, and their consequences.
Discovery: We seek and create new knowledge and understanding, and foster creativity and innovation, for the benefit of our communities, society, and the environment.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in all our endeavors as individuals, an institution, and a leader in higher education.
Community: We work together for the betterment of our University, the communities we serve, and the world.

A host of information and resources for promoting the Values is available at http://values.psu.edu, including videos, posters, flyers, and conversation starters. The Values will be incorporated throughout our activities as a University, and we encourage you to become familiar with them and use them as a resource where appropriate.