Guiding statements and goals
Our vision, mission and values are the bedrock of our school.
They direct our strategic planning, shape key performance goals, and serve as reminders for why we continue to seek bold solutions for complex problems in the field of public health.
Vision, Mission and Values
Our vision: Health without boundaries.
We believe good health should be possible for all, without limits or conditions.
Our mission: Advancing population health through excellence in graduate education, research and engagement.
To achieve a world in which health has no boundaries, we must first shift the way people—from the communities around us to the healthcare industry to decision-makers in government—think about, and act on, matters relating to health.
We seek to accomplish our mission by promoting the following values:
- Collaborate: A charge to work across disciplines, sectors, and communities to create solutions, share knowledge, and build lasting partnerships that improve population health.
- Lead: A pledge to advance population health progress through curiosity, evidence-informed action, and innovation.
- Transform: A vow to promote evidence-based programs and challenge barriers that hinder health for all.
- Community: A commitment to representation, belonging, and accountability.
Our goals
- Recruit and train high-quality students to contribute to public health in Texas, the United States, and internationally.
- Encourage the discovery and dissemination of scientific knowledge that advances population health.
- Improve population health through community collaboration, engagement, and service.