MARATHON COUNTY UW-EXTENSION CORE VALUES
Service.
We work to make the
resources of the University of Wisconsin system available to
the people of Marathon County. We respect the people that we
serve and listen to the needs of the community. We seek to provide
customer service focused on timely delivery of consistent and
credible information.
Quality.
We seek continuous learning
opportunities that provide the latest factual information and
maintain a customer driven focus aimed utilizing that information
to produce outcomes that improve the quality of life in Marathon
County.
Shared Purpose.
We work closely as a
team across program areas with a shared knowledge of why we
are here and what we have to offer. We have a shared understanding
and commitment to make a positive difference in Marathon County.
Integrity.
We build the trust of
the communities we serve in Marathon County by providing respectful
forums for the inclusion of all voices and the open discussion
of their differences. We hold ourselves to the highest standards
of professional ethics by taking direct responsibility for our
work.
Diversity.
We respect all aspects
of diversity in Marathon County and we value the divergent thinking
and different ways of knowing that echo from these many voices.
We adjust our services to meet the changing needs of our community.
We recruit and hire people with diverse backgrounds as we actively
seek linkages to many audiences.
Stewardship of Resources.
We strive to build the
capacity of both our staff and clientele in order to provide
cost effective solutions with maximum value well into the future.
We embrace a philosophy that demands personal responsibility
based on sound planning for shared resources, and we reject
use-it-or-lose-it fiscal policies.
STATE EXTENSION'S MISSION,
VISION, & CORE VALUES
Mission
UW-Extension
extends the knowledge and resources of the University of
Wisconsin to Wisconsin to people where they live and work.
Vision
Wisconsin's
educational network for engaging people and their communities
in positive change. |
Core Organizational
Values — The following Cooperative Extension values
were identified by a representative group of staff, faculty, and
administrators at a statewide meeting on August 2-3, 2000:
Research, scholarship
and community knowledge.
We apply research
to address local issues and concerns. We hold ourselves accountable
for the highest standards of scholarship. We respect and apply
the knowledge of the people we serve.
Local needs and
interests.
We build the capacity
of citizens to engage in the public work that helps them solve
their own problems. The local community provides the context
for our work. To address local needs, our continuing local presence
is vital.
Excellence and
innovation.
We explore new approaches
to meeting educational needs. We demonstrate the highest standards
for program quality and effectiveness.
Partnerships.
We seek partnerships
with county, tribal, state, and federal governments, private
and public organizations, campus and county staff, volunteers,
and community residents. Our success depends on shared interests,
responsibility, resources and recognition.
Honesty and Integrity.
We are stewards of
the public’s trust and resources. We create respectful,
supportive work environments by acting on our organization’s
values.
Diversity.
We seek diversity
in our faculty, staff and clientele and welcome differences
in people, ideas, programs, and partnerships.
People are our
most important resource.
We continuously improve
the practices that enable us to hire and retain the highest
quality workforce. We embrace open communication and strive
to improve our workplace.
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