University of Washington Mission, Vision & Values
University of Washington Mission Statement
The primary mission of the University of Washington is the preservation, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge. The University preserves knowledge through its libraries and collections, its courses, and the scholarship of its faculty. It advances new knowledge through many forms of research, inquiry and discussion; and disseminates it through the classroom and the laboratory, scholarly exchanges, creative practice, international education, and public service. As one of the nation's outstanding teaching and research institutions, the University is committed to maintaining an environment for objectivity and imaginative inquiry and for the original scholarship and research that ensure the production of new knowledge in the free exchange of facts, theories, and ideas.
University of Washington Vision Statement
The University of Washington educates a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders through a challenging learning environment informed by cutting-edge scholarship. Discovery is at the heart of our university. We discover timely solutions to the world’s most complex problems and enrich the lives of people throughout our community, the state of Washington, the nation and the world.
University of Washington Values
- Integrity
- Diversity
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Respect
University of Washington Employee Alignment
University of Washington's mission, vision & values motivate 83% of University of Washington employees. 33% of employees say that the main reason they stay at University of Washington is because of the University of Washington company mission. When asked to whom they feel the most loyal at work, 34% of employees said University of Washington's mission and vision. Comparably data clearly shows that a focused mission statement and cohesive core company values are vital to maintaining employee alignment.
