Mission, Vision and Values

MISSION

UMaine Mission

Through integrated teaching, research and outreach, the University of Maine improves the quality of life for people in Maine and around the world and promotes responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources.

School of Nursing Mission

In the School of Nursing (SON) we educate nurses for the future by advancing rigorous and effective academic programs, building infrastructure to engage faculty and students in nursing scholarship and strengthening reciprocal partnerships with our global, state, local and university communities in the pursuit of a diverse and resilient nursing workforce. We do this by:

• Leading excellence in nursing education and research by humanizing health care to prepare the nursing workforce through collaboration and partnership.

• Responding proactively to the needs of the nursing profession with grace and humility to educate the future of nursing.

VISION

UMaine Vision

Transform lives through research, teaching and public service.

SON Vision

Cultivate a courageous, inclusive community of professionals that lead excellence in education, research and public service.

Values

SON Values

The core of our values is courage. Creating a courageous culture fosters our other values of:

• Empathy and compassion

• Integrity and excellence

• Creativity and innovation

• Diversity, equity and inclusion

• Accountability

• Belonging and connection