Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

CORE VALUES

CORE VALUE	DEFINITION	EXAMPLES
ACCOUNTABILITY	Taking responsibility for one's actions Honoring obligations, expectations and requirements Delivering what you promise Owning up to shortcomings and mistakes	Fiscal accountability Complete duties as assigned Students demonstrate learning Office hours are kept as scheduled Student outcomes
DIVERSITY	Understanding that each individual is unique, has differences and value Acceptance of all individuals Valuing differences Practicing mutual respect for qualities and experiences that are different from our own Understanding and appreciating the interdependence of humanity, cultures, and the natural environment.	"Real Deal" diversity training Framework for Understanding Poverty training Constant conscious effort to diversity faculty, staff, administration, and student body. Multicultural Affairs Center Women’s Center Human Relations Committee Latino Scholars Student organization Hosting of the Puerto Rican Festival Hosting of Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
INTEGRITY	Living by the values you espouse Firm adherence to a code that is incorruptible Possessing characteristics of honesty and sincerity Doing the "right" thing regardless of the consequences Openness Honesty	Adherence to established policies, practices, and processes Support group decisions Consistency in the application of rules Grading policies that are fair and consistent Coaches adhere to "Code of Conduct" College adheres to admission standards Faculty adheres to course syllabi Legitimate statements about degrees and accreditations
LEARNING & GROWTH	Relentless dedication to increasing the knowledge and competence of all individuals associated with the College All experiences are viewed as learning opportunities Human Resources are the College’s only sustainable competitive advantage	Professional development activities for faculty, staff, administration, and the Board of Trustees Teaching Center Professional Development days Extra curricular activities Study abroad
RESPECT	Unbiased consideration and regard for the rights, values, beliefs and property of all other people Understanding and valuing others Treating each other with mutual regard Accepting a person	Shared governance Listening to different points of view Common courtesy and civility Include all students in classroom activities, discussions, and laboratory and field work Arrive for meetings on time and insure meetings stay within scheduled time. Concern for others regardless of their position. Giving and accepting praise and apologies Trusting each other
TEAMWORK	Working collaboratively as part of a group in which there is a shared mission and vision Cooperative work done by a team Full and voluntary contribution of knowledge and expertise Alignment of group toward a goal Collaboration	Volunteer for additional duties without being asked Sharing freely without regard for recognition Giving your best effort Knowing when to lead, follow or get out of the way Housing project Referring students to the appropriate academic or student service