Penn State Values

The Values are as follows. Click on each for examples of the Values in action.

INTEGRITY: We act with integrity and honesty in accordance with the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards.

RESPECT: We respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community.

RESPONSIBILITY: We act responsibly, and we are accountable for our decisions, actions, and their consequences.

DISCOVERY: We seek and create new knowledge and understanding, and foster creativity and innovation, for the benefit of our communities, society, and the environment.

EXCELLENCE: We strive for excellence in all our endeavors as individuals, an institution, and a leader in higher education.

COMMUNITY: We work together for the betterment of our University, the communities we serve, and the world.

Resources

[email protected]: Ethics and Compliance Statements (pdf)
Penn State Values Statements for Faculty to Use on their Syllabi
Conversation Starters
Examples in Action
Values Q&A
Sample Communication for Leadership/Managers
Ethical Decision-Making Model Flyer (8.5x11)
Values Poster (Both)
Values Poster (Vertical Format)
Values Poster (Horizontal Format)

History and Development

For more information on the Penn State Values, please see the following resources: