Just Community Principles

Sharing a Commitment for a Just Community

The University of Cincinnati is a public comprehensive system of learning and research that serves a diverse student body with a broad range of interests and goals. The faculty of the University produces world-renowned scholarship and nurtures innovation in and out of the classroom. As well, the faculty, staff, and administration support an educational setting of excellence, opportunity, and service.

In embracing our roles within this learning community, we subscribe to the defining purposes, traditions, and diversity of the University of Cincinnati. Through our actions, we will strive to make the University of Cincinnati a more caring and just community.

As members of this community, we will

Pursue Learning and Scholarship
by building on successes, learning from mistakes, and pursuing quality in teaching, research, and creative endeavors
 
Strive for Excellence
by aspiring to achieve our fullest potential in our educational and personal pursuits

Celebrate the Uniqueness of Each Individual
by respecting individual differences and promoting common interests

Practice Civility
by extending to those we meet the same respect, cooperation, and caring that we expect from others

Embrace Freedom and Openness
by working to create an environment that is safe and affirming, one that nurtures independent thinking and the free and open expression of ideas

Seek Integrity
by aspiring to the highest moral and ethical standards

Promote Justice
by working to build a learning environment that offers everyone an equal opportunity to grow, flourish, and contribute

Accept Responsibility
by striving to build a learning community committed to these common values and principles