ISUAA Vision, Mission, Culture & Diversity Statements, Strategic Value Proposition, & Guiding Principles

ISUAA VISION, MISSION, CULTURE STATEMENT, DIVERSITY STATEMENT, STRATEGIC VALUE PROPOSITION, & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

CURRENT VISION

To be the best alumni association in the U.S. at engaging diverse partners to help showcase how Iowa State University and Cyclones everywhere are making communities, Iowa, and the world a better place. Updated Vision statement adopted by the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors on Oct. 20, 2000 and amended Oct. 12, 2020.

MISSION

To facilitate the lifetime connection of alumni, students, and friends with Iowa State University and each other. Updated Mission statement adopted by the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors on Oct. 20, 2000 and amended Oct.5, 2011.

CULTURE STATEMENT

We are the Iowa State University Alumni Association who serve Cyclones everywhere. We are a caring family who work and has fun together. We support a flexible office environment and a healthy work/life balance. We communicate openly, respect one another’s opinions, support each other’s work, celebrate our successes and trust each other to be kind and honest. We are filled with Cyclone spirit! Adopted by the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors on May 29, 2015 and amended Feb. 9, 2018.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The ISUAA values diversity and inclusion. The ISUAA welcomes all, recognizes and values differences, and seeks alternative perspectives in all it does. In order to facilitate a lifetime connection, the ISUAA will strengthen its efforts to be as diverse and inclusive as possible to ensure the full opportunity for participation by all alumni, students, and friends. Furthermore, the ISUAA supports Iowa State University’s efforts to enhance and cultivate the ISU experience where faculty, staff, students and visitors’ are safe and feel welcomed, supported, included and valued by the university and each other. Adopted by the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors on Feb. 9, 2018.

STRATEGIC VALUE PROPOSITION

The Iowa State University Alumni Association strengthens your lifelong Iowa State adventure by communicating, connecting, and celebrating your Cyclone pride. Adopted by the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors on Jan. 5, 2015.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES • Collaborative

We work well as a team and across ISUAA teams; we partner with others on and off campus.

• Creative

We are innovative, solutions-focused, and resourceful.

• Inclusive

We value diversity in people, thoughts, and opinions.

• Passionate

We go above and beyond what is expected of us; we possess an infectious excitement for alumni relations and for Iowa State University.

• Service-minded

We are helpful, friendly, and engaging; we focus on serving alumni, students, ISU friends, visitors, and each other; we exceed customer expectations; we build strong and lasting relationships.

• Trustworthy

We are committed to high standards, fairness, and integrity. Guiding Principles adopted by the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors on Oct. 5, 2012. Amended on Feb. 9, 2018.