Strategic Plan
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Strategic Plan
Vision/Values/Mission
Vision (future state, what we’ll be known for, aspirational, inspirational)
The vision of our department is to advance public health knowledge and solutions and to train the next generation of epidemiologists and biostatisticians to achieve equitable health in our state, country, and world.
Values (defining traits, beliefs and principles that define our culture, guide our decisions and behaviors; critical to achieving our mission and vision; infused into everyday interactions and practices; shape our working experiences)
Collaboration, DEI (Diversity-Equity-Inclusion), Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Transparency
(Those that area also MSU values are in bold type)
Mission (what we do, who we serve; if we do this, we’ll achieve our vision)
DRAFT
We advance public health knowledge and solutions and work to achieve equitable health in our state,
country, and world through the science, teaching, and practice of the sciences of epidemiology and
biostatistics.