Vision, Mission, Goals & Objectives

Vision Statement

SPHHS will be a leader in solving the complex challenges to the public’s health and well-being in the 21st century. 

Mission Statement

To optimize the public’s health and quality of life through education, research, outreach and practice using an innovative model that addresses complex transdisciplinary health issues by integrating core areas of public health and the health sciences.

I. Research Goals

I.A. To increase overall research productivity and quality.

I.B.  To respond to public health needs by conducting innovative and transdisciplinary research that spans public health and the basic and applied sciences, clinical practice and community applications.

II. Education Goals

II.A. To become a leader for public health and health sciences workforce development and training.

II.B. To promote diversity in the student body and to develop learning opportunities to address issues of health disparity.

II.C. To prepare graduate students with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to advance the health and quality of life of the public.

III. Service and Outreach Goals

III.A. To engage communities, students, and research partners in addressing transdisciplinary public health issues in diverse populations.

III.B.  To provide leadership and service to organizations and state, federal and global agencies.