President’s Message Taking the Lead in speaking out for equity and inclusion Our world is being faced with unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as cultural unrest. At times like this, it’s important we come together with shared Joseph Brimhall, DC values that keep our UWS President and CEO community strong and united. UWS has developed a statement of core values that support our mission, shape our culture and exemplify the university’s distinctive identity. These core values reaffirm our solid commitment to inclusiveness and equity, providing a foundation to guide intentional actions that validate our promise to embrace people from all backgrounds, cultures, genders and races. I am proud of how our university community has responded to recent uncertainty and turbulence with professionalism, innovation and compassion. At UWS, creating a more just and equitable culture on our campus and in the world is inextricably linked to our primary purposes: to heal and to teach. These dual purposes, together with our core values, guide us in our approach to creating lasting change.
Affirming our university core values of inclusiveness and professionalism requires determined actions that openly demonstrate our commitment to embracing people from different backgrounds, beliefs, lifestyles and races. Together, we appeal for profound change that ends systemic discrimination and promotes an environment of inclusion and safety for everyone. As a university dedicated to improving the health and well-being of society, we have a solemn duty to openly evaluate where we are, to consciously plan for where we want to be, and to actively participate in creating a just and equitable world. This is both an intellectual and a moral calling. There is no easy way to make this cultural shift, and it is our responsibility to make it happen—on our campus, and in the world. We invite you to join us. Together, we can make a difference. Sincerely,
Joseph Brimhall, DC President and CEO
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