Core Value of the Month

WE TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION

We treat others the way they want to be treated: with respect, dignity, and professionalism. We value the expertise and contributions brought by all our university community members and strive to understand one another, listen generously, and act with kindness, compassion, and patience.

For the month of November, we are putting a special emphasis on the Core Value: "We treat others

with respect and compassion.

" Below you will find examples provided from the Community Week session and from other community conversations so that you can think about how you can intentionally incorporate the Core Values into your work.

Here are the ways YOU are committing to that Core Value in your work:

Acknowledge our differences and have respect for all ideas.

Respect students with challenging situations and/or circumstances, as the wellbeing of our students comes first. We have to hold ourselves accountable.

Model respect and compassion in all interactions, and understand/hear where students are coming from and what they bring with them (their story), stating clear intentions without judgment.

Be person-centered, and create positive and safe environments conducive to growth.

Learn all students names and how to pronounce them correctly.

Be more flexible with students and/or colleagues in terms of deadlines and work schedules. Do not add to the heavy loads of stress that the world already puts on each of us.

Build trust between supervisors and subordinates. Be able to be honest without fear of repercussions.

Create a culture of people who care. For the sake of our health and well-being it is okay to set boundaries.

Focus on the task tension instead of on relationships.

Incorporate group bonding/check-in activities Happy rocks/gratitude rocks Creating " pause " time/relaxation rooms Create more clubs for staff and faculty Designated vent time