Virginia Commonwealth University and its academic health sciences center serve as one national urban public research institution dedicated to the success and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff and community through the values we hold dear:
ACCOUNTABILITY
Commit to the efficient and transparent stewardship of our resources to achieve institutional excellence
ACHIEVEMENT
Pursue excellence in learning, research and scholarly pursuits; service; and patient care
COLLABORATION
Foster respect, collegiality and cooperation to advance learning, entrepreneurship and inquiry
FREEDOM
Strive for intellectual truth with responsibility and civility, respecting the dignity of all individuals
INNOVATION
Cultivate discovery, creativity, originality, inventiveness and talent
SERVICE
Engage in the application of learning and discovery to improve the human condition and support the public good at home and abroad
OPPORTUNITY
Uphold a climate of mutual trust and respect where individuals of different backgrounds, identities, abilities and life experiences are embraced, engaged and empowered to drive excellence and success
INTEGRITY
Adhere to the highest standards of honesty, respect, and professional and scholarly ethics