About the College
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION
Our mission is to educate students in the art and science of veterinary medicine and related biomedical sciences, and to discover new knowledge and disseminate it to veterinarians and others in order to advance human and animal well-being.
VISION
We are an empowered organization with the resources to perform well in all mission areas, graduating highly trained veterinarians and biomedical scientists, while providing quality patient and client services, and advancing the knowledge of medical science.
VALUES
Quality - We strive for continuous quality improvement individually and collectively in all that we do.
Creativity and Innovation - We apply new concepts, ideas, and creative approaches to improve teaching, service, research, and College operations.
Commitment - Understanding the interdependence of our actions, we are therefore committed to the success of the College and each other.
Teamwork - We acknowledge that everyone's contribution is important. Working together, we place the mission of the College first and align our contributions, whether individual or in teams, toward that end.
Compassion - Recognizing the role of veterinary medicine in society, we will always strive to reach our goals with compassion for our patients, clients, and one another.
Integrity - We conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity, recognizing that upholding the public trust requires the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct.
Diversity - We promote racial, cultural and gender diversity and equality to strengthen all program and service areas of the College to ensure maximum integration with the community and world we serve.
Professionalism - We honor our role in teaching, service, and research by valuing the
principles and spirit of veterinary medical ethics.STRATEGIC GOALS
Increase revenue from all sources
Strengthen the infrastructure
Homeland Security/Biosecurity
Enhance Teaching
Implement outcome assessments
Reform curriculum
Enhance graduate training
GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND OBJECTIVES
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