University Statement of Ethical Principles
Do the Right Thing
Texas Tech University is committed to the values of mutual respect; cooperation and communication; creativity and innovation; community service and leadership; pursuit of excellence; public accountability; and diversity.
–2005 Texas Tech University Strategic Plan
Mutual Respect
Texas Tech University is committed to an open and diverse society. Each member of the Texas Tech community has the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
Cooperation and Communication
Texas Tech University is committed to the promotion of professional relationships and open channels of communication among all individuals. We encourage and provide opportunities for the free and open exchange of ideas both inside and outside the classroom.
Creativity and Innovation
Texas Tech University is committed to ethical institutional programs that meet the teaching, research, and service objectives of each discipline and department, to policies that are consistent with those objectives, and to a working and learning environment that encourages active participation. The university supports all its members in life-long learning—a process that is both challenging and rewarding—and encourages creative and innovative means to achieve this goal through both opportunities and incentives.
Community Service and Leadership
Texas Tech University is committed to ethical leadership practices at all levels and to our tradition of community service, both within the university community and in our relationships with the greater community. We strive for exemplary professional and community service through research, creative works, and service programs that extend beyond the university environment.
Pursuit of Excellence
Texas Tech University is committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of our community. We expect this in the expertise and performance of our faculty, staff, and administration, as well as the continuing education of our students. The university intends to be a model of excellence, following best practices in its professional work, displaying the highest standards in its scholarly work, and offering venues to showcase national and international examples of achievement.
Public Accountability
Texas Tech University is committed to transparency in governance, personal responsibility, and both individual and organizational integrity. Being responsible requires us to be thoughtful stewards of our resources—accountable and respectful to ourselves, to each other, and to the publics we serve. We strive to do what is honest and ethical even if no one is watching us or compelling us to “do the right thing”.
Diversity
Texas Tech University is committed to the inherent dignity of all individuals and the celebration of diversity. We foster an environment of mutual respect, appreciation, and tolerance for differing values, beliefs, and backgrounds. We value the cultural and intellectual diversity of our university because it enriches our lives and the community as a whole, promoting access, equity, and excellence.
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This is an abbreviated version of the University Statement on Ethical Principles adapted for the Web. Download the full-text version.