Vision, Mission, and Values

VISION.

We believe Health is multidimensional and impacted at the individual and societal level. The College of Health & Human Performance addresses health at participant, program, and environmental pathways through:

• Developing innovative health interventions;
• Promoting health and quality of life;
• Enhancing social mobility through leadership, training, and service.

MISSION.

We serve our region by providing transformative opportunities for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and communities through professional training, innovative and community-engaged scholarship, as well as collaborative services that promote holistic health and well-being.

VALUES.

We stand as a learner-centered academic community that embraces a culture of education, innovation, support, and professionalism to promote individual success, public service, and regional transformation. With this commitment, we are guided by the following values:

Passion. An intense sense of purpose in helping unites us and compels us to action.

Inclusion. Our culture of care, belonging, and opportunity provides support and access for all.

Resilience. With a growth mindset and drive, we overcome challenges and inspire.

Advocacy. As ethical and courageous professionals, we champion holistic health and well-being.

Teamwork. Our sense of accountability; understanding of relationships (dyads to large interprofessional networks); and gift of trust in others yields greater quantities of good work.

Excellence. Attention to processes promoting college sustainability affords us opportunities for experimentation, discovery, and innovation such that we deliver transformative experiences and outcomes.

GOALS.

We utilize strategies and activities that align with ECU’s Strategic Plan to contribute to ECU’s success.

CULTURE.

We cultivate a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity for our faculty, staff, learners, and all stakeholders.

• HHP’s Committee for a Culture of Care, Belonging, and Opportunity (C³BO) supports the entire HHP community and provides outreach to campus on matters most critical to establishing a welcoming, fair, and productive environment.