302. Professional Responsibilities
Statement
Santa Clara University aspires to be a community of scholars. Academic communities are characterized by members who treat each other as colleagues: their value recognized, their differences appreciated, their rights safeguarded, their responsibilities acknowledged and their opinions respected. Colleagues are supportive of one another’s efforts and committed to the mission and goals of the institution. They contribute to the enterprise by performing their work effectively, with courtesy and integrity, and by conducting themselves as responsible and cooperative members of the academic community. Colleagues recognize and respect that valid differences of opinions and interests will arise in any viable community. Yet they are pledged to address differences and resolve conflicts reasonably, rationally and constructively.
Responsibility
In addition to the satisfactory performance of specific responsibilities enumerated in their job descriptions, all staff are expected to observe the following principles in their daily work and interactions on behalf of the University.
- Encourage innovation, while preserving the best of Santa Clara University’s traditions by thinking and acting creatively to assure continuous change for the better;
- Nurture a diverse University community rooted in mutual understanding and respect by maintaining relationships with their supervisors and colleagues which are open, collaborative and characterized by mutual trust and care;
- Strive for effective communication and responsible decision making at every level to advance Santa Clara University’s mission by coordinating and cooperating with others who need to be involved or who are affected by their decisions and actions;
- Promote throughout the University a culture of service that fosters the development of personal responsibility by working to understand, implement and administer policies, programs and procedures competently, compassionately and conscientiously;
- Create and maintain a working environment which fosters a passion for lifelong learning and a community enriched by men and women of diverse backgrounds, respectful of difference and enlivened by open dialogue, caring and just toward others, and committed to broad participation in achieving the common good.
Resource
Contact Human Resources if you have questions or if you would like more information about this policy.
Policy Approved: October 23, 1998
Last Updated: October 28, 1998
Last Reviewed: June 30 2022
Maintainer: Human Resources