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University Mission/Vision

Developed October 2019 Amended on June 10, 2020	Seek Knowledge	Affirm Faith	Change the World
Acquire more space for clinical and educational program growth, development, and research.	X	X	X
Expand clinical services, collaboration, and education to the local and global community.	X		X
Advance research opportunities through grants and other scholarly endeavor.	X		X
Continue to modernize the infrastructure to support advancements in evidence-based education and clinical practice.	X	X	X
Establish opportunities for faculty development including educational certificates and degrees to remain relevant and strive for excellence in academia and clinical education.	X		X
Modify curriculum and/or practical requirements to maintain or exceed the most up-to-date accreditation standards.	X
Foster a climate of mutual respect and shared values through Interprofessional education and collaboration.	X	X	X
Embrace holistic biblically based principles of wellness.	X	X	X
Pursue action steps to end systemic racism within the professions of speech-language pathology, Andrews University, and the local and global communities. (Amendment June 20, 2020).	X	X	X

Policy Against Discrimination

Andrews University, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and the Speech and Hearing Clinic prohibit discrimination against students, faculty, staff, and patients/clients on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Discrimination that occurs because of a legally protected characteristic may violate the policies of the University even if the discriminatory behavior is not unlawful.