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MARATHON COUNTY UW-EXTENSION CORE VALUES

Service.

We work to make the resources of the University of Wisconsin system available to the people of Marathon County. We respect the people that we serve and listen to the needs of the community. We seek to provide customer service focused on timely delivery of consistent and credible information.

Quality.

We seek continuous learning opportunities that provide the latest factual information and maintain a customer driven focus aimed utilizing that information to produce outcomes that improve the quality of life in Marathon County.

Shared Purpose.

We work closely as a team across program areas with a shared knowledge of why we are here and what we have to offer. We have a shared understanding and commitment to make a positive difference in Marathon County.

Integrity.

We build the trust of the communities we serve in Marathon County by providing respectful forums for the inclusion of all voices and the open discussion of their differences. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional ethics by taking direct responsibility for our work.

Diversity.

We respect all aspects of diversity in Marathon County and we value the divergent thinking and different ways of knowing that echo from these many voices. We adjust our services to meet the changing needs of our community. We recruit and hire people with diverse backgrounds as we actively seek linkages to many audiences.

Stewardship of Resources.

We strive to build the capacity of both our staff and clientele in order to provide cost effective solutions with maximum value well into the future. We embrace a philosophy that demands personal responsibility based on sound planning for shared resources, and we reject use-it-or-lose-it fiscal policies.


STATE EXTENSION'S MISSION, VISION, & CORE VALUES

Mission

UW-Extension extends the knowledge and resources of the University of Wisconsin to Wisconsin to people where they live and work.

Vision

Wisconsin's educational network for engaging people and their communities in positive change.

Core Organizational Values — The following Cooperative Extension values were identified by a representative group of staff, faculty, and administrators at a statewide meeting on August 2-3, 2000:

Research, scholarship and community knowledge.

We apply research to address local issues and concerns. We hold ourselves accountable for the highest standards of scholarship. We respect and apply the knowledge of the people we serve.

Local needs and interests.

We build the capacity of citizens to engage in the public work that helps them solve their own problems. The local community provides the context for our work. To address local needs, our continuing local presence is vital.

Excellence and innovation.

We explore new approaches to meeting educational needs. We demonstrate the highest standards for program quality and effectiveness.

Partnerships.

We seek partnerships with county, tribal, state, and federal governments, private and public organizations, campus and county staff, volunteers, and community residents. Our success depends on shared interests, responsibility, resources and recognition.

Honesty and Integrity.

We are stewards of the public’s trust and resources. We create respectful, supportive work environments by acting on our organization’s values.

Diversity.

We seek diversity in our faculty, staff and clientele and welcome differences in people, ideas, programs, and partnerships.

People are our most important resource.

We continuously improve the practices that enable us to hire and retain the highest quality workforce. We embrace open communication and strive to improve our workplace.

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