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Institutional Values

Six core institutional values, identified through Penn State’s Culture and Values Survey, sustain this strategic plan and offer essential context for the successful execution of Penn State’s mission.

  • Integrity. We act with integrity and honesty in accordance with the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards​.
  • Respect. We respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community.
  • Responsibility. We act responsibly, and we are accountable for our decisions, actions, and their consequences.
  • Discovery. We seek and create new knowledge and understanding, and foster creativity and innovation, for the benefit of our communities, society, and the environment.
  • Excellence. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors as individuals, an institution, and a leader in higher education.
  • Community. We work together for the betterment of our University, the communities we serve, and the world.