Watch a short video to learn about our core values. Our core values form the foundation for how we, as faculty and staff, perform our work, conduct ourselves, and interact with each other. These values guide our interactions as colleagues in support of delivering on our mission promise. Through these values we continue to build a stronger, more vibrant campus culture.

This video builds on President Martin’s message sent to faculty and staff on Aug. 27: 

Welcome to the 2018–2019 academic year, with a special welcome to those faculty and staff new to Drake this fall. We are excited to have you join our Bulldog community. Drake is a place known for its resilient education, life-defining experiences, and most importantly, its people. I could not be more proud to be part of this community.

This year we will focus on, among other things, putting our Core Values into action. As a reminder and for those new to Drake, last year we went through an exercise to revise the Drake University Core Values. While many of us had an intuitive understanding of those values, it was important for us to identify and define the qualities and behaviors most important to our culture and in keeping with our Statement of Principles. Our four new Core Values are: Joyful Accountability, Generosity of Spirit, All in this Together, and Commitment to Mission.

As we set off together on this new academic year, it is my hope that we commit ourselves to these Core Values and use them to guide how we work together as colleagues, teammates, and collaborators in delivering on our mission promise. Living these values will support our development and engagement through a shared sense of purpose and identity. When fully embraced, they will foster a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and respect, and will help each of us recognize and reward each other’s commitment and contributions.

This week, each department, college, and school will receive posters and table tents that describe the Core Values. I encourage you to display these in your common areas and offices as a reminder of how you drive and strengthen our culture. This year, our Core Values will also be reflected in hiring and performance review processes, recognition events, and more.

Drake University is a unifying force for all of us who work, live, and study here, as well as our global network of alumni and supporters. As the new school year begins, may we be united by our values and our pride in being part of this extraordinary community.

I look forward to a great year. Go Bulldogs!

Marty