Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Mission, Vision, and Values

Mary Andrianopoulos and students gathered around a laptop

About

Our Mission:

to optimize communication health and quality of life through innovative research, evidence-based education and clinical practice, and community engagement.

Our Vision:

to be an international leader in innovative education, research, and clinical practice to promote communication health and equity in a diverse world.​

Our Values:

  • Excellence. In whatever we choose to do, we strive for excellence.​ 
  • Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access. We work to replace inequitable systems and practices with ones that promote the success, well-being, and sense of belonging of every individual.​ 
  • Collaboration. We are committed to the idea that everyone plays a role in the success of our department; we seek to work in a collaborative manner that is open to all viewpoints.​ 
  • Integrity. We set high standards for personal responsibility and integrity, and hold ourselves accountable in conducting our teaching, research, and clinical work ethically.​ 
  • Innovation. We stimulate, recognize, and reward innovation and creativity.