Mission & Vision

Our new vision:

Public Health Elevated. Rising Together for a Healthier Future for All

“Public Health Elevated."

What This Means: We are not just reimagining public health at Colorado School of Public Health; we are leading the charge in public health education, championing health equity, conducting innovative research, and connecting and building partnerships for a healthier future. The vision is about elevating how we advance, teach, research, and deliver public health.   

“Rising Together for a Healthier Future for All” 

 

Our Commitment: This line is crucial. It defines us. We believe in a healthier future shared by everyone and we aspire to do all that we can to achieve this goal. We are a community that collaborates across our three campuses, with the communities that we serve, and with public health partners across the state and around the globe to work towards the improvement of health for all people. As champions of health equity, we address inequities through our research, teaching, and practice, engaging authentically with communities, locally and globally.

Our mission statement is comprised of four key components:


Public Health Education Redefined
As the premier school for public health leaders and workforce, we create a dynamic and engaging educational experience that prepares students to partner with a diverse array of communities and populations.  


Pursue and Champion Health Equity  
We are resilient in our pursuit of health equity, with a focus on elevating equity, diversity, inclusivity, and access as core pillars of our mission. We strive to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to achieve optimal health. 


Centered in Science, Proven in Practice 
Our signature approach merges scientific research with practical application. By grounding our work in evidence-based methodologies, we translate academic insights into tangible health improvements. 

  
Connected to Community, Building Partnerships for a Healthier Future                                                            Strong community connections and partnerships are at the heart of our mission. We build networks of support that lay the foundation for thriving, healthier communities in the local tri-campus, state, national, and global communities.

 

Our core values:

Collaboration 
Our most significant advancements in public health are achieved by working together. Leveraging the power of collaboration and teamwork, we bring together diverse minds and disciplines to address complex public health challenges.  
 
Equity 
We are committed to eradicating systems that create health inequities. Our actions are fueled by this commitment and our dedication reflects our deepest values in action, embodying the very core of our public health mission. 
 
Trust 
We embody the “ART” of public health: Authentic in our intentions; Reliable in our commitments; and Trustworthy in our conduct. We maintain the highest ethical standards in our research, teaching, and community engagement.  
 
Belonging 
We approach each other and those we serve with genuine kindness, understanding, mutual respect, compassion, and deep human connection. We cultivate an environment where empathy and care are the norms, and every individual and community feel seen, heard, and valued. 
 
Spirit of Possibility  
We celebrate a possibility-focused mindset, where curiosity, innovative thinking, and courage are nurtured to drive continuous learning and growth in public health. It's an exciting journey where taking risks is embraced as a pathway to discovery and improvement.  

Action & Impact 
We are driven by a determination to turn innovative ideas into purposeful actions that lead to significant, positive changes in public health. 'Action & Impact' embodies our pledge to create a significant positive difference, one purposeful step at a time. 
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