Vision, mission and values
Our Vision
Strengthening human relationships and promoting social justice
through academic excellence.
Our Mission
To promote social justice by providing social work education,
conducting scholarly inquiry, disseminating knowledge and
contributing to public policy and practice thereby addressing the
needs and aspirations of the local and global communities with whom
we collaborate and interact.
Our Values
We uphold the core values outlined by the Canadian Association of
Social Workers:
- Respect for the Inherent Dignity and Worth of Persons
- Pursuit of Social Justice
- Service to Humanity
- Integrity of Professional Practice
- Confidentiality in Professional Practice
- Competence in Professional Practice
We especially value a commitment to vulnerable people, empathy,
equity, safety, collegiality, openness, autonomy, transparency,
intellectual curiosity, creativity and a strong sense of humor.
