The Values That Bind Us | Dean's Note

On the roots of our guiding principles.

The longer I do what I do, the more it seems to me that values are core to sustaining a vibrant, engaged public health community. Public health brings together a diverse coalition of people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Values are a unifying thread, helping keep us connected to each other and to our broader mission. At SPH, we often talk about our values, most notably in our values statement:

“We are committed to igniting and sustaining positive change that leads to health and well-being around the world. We strive for a respectful, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive community within our School of Public Health. We aim to promote justice, human rights, and equity within and across our local and global communities.”

This statement was crafted some years ago with input from the whole school community and is informed by the broader values of public health.

Read more here.