A
message from President Bruininks |
The University’s outstanding reputation and well-earned trust depend
on our adhering to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and
responsibility in our University affairs. These standards are so central
to our institution that we have formally adopted a Code of Conduct. Your
personal commitment to the letter and spirit of the Code of Conduct
is crucial to the University’s ability to continue in its role as
a leading academic institution and community partner.
We have a three-part mission. This unites who we are and what we do
at the University.
- Research and Discovery – Generate and preserve knowledge,
understanding, and creativity
- Learning and Teaching – Share that knowledge, understanding,
and creativity
- Outreach and Public Service – Extend, apply, and exchange
knowledge between the University and society
Ethical behavior is vital to carrying out each facet of this mission.
The values set out in the Code of Conduct’s preamble are “essential
to responsible professional behavior.”
These shared values include:
- Excellence and innovation;
- Discovery and the search for truth;
- Diversity of community and ideas;
- Integrity;
- Academic freedom;
- Stewardship and accountability for resources and relationships;
- Sharing knowledge in a learning environment;
- Application of knowledge and discovery to advance the quality of life and economy of the region and the world; and
- Service as a land grant institution to Minnesota, the nation, and the world.
Download the Code of Conduct (pdf). (27 KB)
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The University’s success depends upon the personal integrity
of each member of our community.
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