{"id":168,"date":"2017-11-09T12:27:51","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T12:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/chhs\/?page_id=168"},"modified":"2026-09-28T18:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T18:16:08","slug":"vision-mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/about\/vision-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Vision and mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nau-block nau-block-left-nav-top-bound\">\n    \t<button id=\"left-nav-toggle-btn\" onclick=\"toggleNav();\">\n\t\tON THIS PAGE \n\t\t<i id=\"chevron-icon\" class=\"fas fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div id=\"left-nav-menu-track\">\n\t\t<div id=\"left-nav-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rfi-above-anchor-tags\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ri-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/admissions\/request-information\/\" id=\"request-info\" class=\"btn bg-true-blue left-nav-menu-bottom-button display-mobile\">Request info&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"left-nav-menu\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"menu-section menu-section-links\"><h6 class=\"hidden-mobile left-nav-list-header\">ON THIS PAGE<\/h6><ul class=\"left-nav-menu-list on-this-page\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/about\/vision-mission\/#visionmission\" title=\"Vision and mission\">Vision and mission<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/about\/vision-mission\/#excellenteducation\" title=\"Values and goals\">Values and goals<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul><div class=\"ri-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/admissions\/request-information\/\" id=\"request-info\" class=\"btn bg-true-blue left-nav-menu-bottom-button display-mobile\">Request info&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"menu-section backcolor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW CAN WE HELP?\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"responsive-icons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"link-button\" onclick=\"embedLouieChatbot();\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/nau-marketing-2021\/img\/icon-chat.svg\" alt=\"Live chat:\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChat\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"tel:928-523-4331\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/nau-marketing-2021\/img\/icon-phone.svg\" alt=\"Telephone:\"> 928-523-4331<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"mailto:chhs@nau.edu\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/nau-marketing-2021\/img\/icon-email.svg\" alt=\"Email:\"><span class=\"left-nav-email\"> chhs&#8203;@nau.edu <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><div class=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumbs\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\">IN<\/a><span class=\"breadcrumb-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\">CHHS<\/a><span class=\"breadcrumb-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;<\/span><\/li><li class=\"current\">Pages<\/li><\/ol><\/div><h1 class=\"entry-title text-left \">Vision and mission<\/h1><hr class=\"h1-hr  text-left \" role=\"none\"><\/header><!-- .entry-header --><\/section><!-- <section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <header class=\"entry-header\">\n        <h1 class=\"entry-title text-left \" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"h1-first\">Dummy H1<\/h1>\n        <hr class=\"h1-hr  text-left \" role=\"none\">\n    <\/header>\n<\/section> -->\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"page-content\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The College of Health and Human Services at NAU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re more than just an academic unit. What really makes us who we are is our greater purpose\u2014and the people who make it happen. In the ever-changing world of health and wellness, we strive to bring the best and brightest together for the betterment of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inclusive education. Equitable healthcare. That&#8217;s us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"visionmission\" \n    class=\"nau-block nau-block-panels   \" \n    data-layout_mobile=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-4-3\"\n        data-layout_tablet=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-1-1\"\n        data-layout_desktop=\"groupLayout-Grid gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-4-3\"\n        data-layout_xl=\"groupLayout-Grid gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-1-1\">\n\n    <div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-main-content\">\n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            <div class=\"panel-wrapper\">\n                \n                                \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-true-blue  panelTypePhotoText   \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel-visionmission-0\"\n                            id=\"panel-visionmission-0\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/08\/0225LaserDentistry20230622-2000x1500.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" \/><!-- xl -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/08\/0225LaserDentistry20230622-2000x1500.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><!-- desktop -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/08\/0225LaserDentistry20230622-600x600.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><!-- tablet -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/08\/0225LaserDentistry20230622-800x600.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><!-- mobile --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/08\/0225LaserDentistry20230622.jpg\" alt=\"Two medical professionals wearing masks and gloves, one holding a tablet device, the other preparing a syringe. 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Protective equipment and medical setting.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><span data-teams=\"true\">The vision of the College of Health and Human Services is to be<\/span>\u00a0the leading college shaping the future of health.<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-gold  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel-visionmission-1\"\n                            id=\"panel-visionmission-1\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Mission<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The College of Health and Human Services advances excellence in education, scholarship, and community partnership by preparing graduates who lead with skill, compassion, and integrity. Rooted in NAU\u2019s commitment to health access and community impact, we cultivate professionals who improve the health and well\u2011being of individuals and communities across Arizona and beyond. We prepare compassionate health professionals who advance population health and deliver exceptional care, transforming well-being across Northern Arizona, including its rural and Tribal communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Through future-focused academic programs,<\/span> <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">interdisciplinary collaboration, immersive and practice\u2011ready learning, and a deep culture of learner-centeredness, we empower learners to deliver compassionate care, drive innovation through research, and catalyze change in dynamic and evolving health fields. Our emphasis on evidence\u2011based practice, critical thinking, and interprofessional teamwork equips graduates to make meaningful, inclusive, and forward\u2011looking contributions to their professions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Guided by our core values of impactful, person-centered, excellence-driven, collaborative, visionary, bold, and accountable, CHHS aspires to be a first\u2011choice destination for learners, partners, and communities and a national leader in generating new knowledge, strengthening healthcare systems, and expanding access to high-quality care.<\/span><\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- removed margin utility classes pt-0 mb-0 mb-md-70 mb-lg-100 -->\n<section class=\"nau-block headline-image-wysiwyg  color-scheme-blue \">\n    <header class=\"hiw-head-and-hero-wrapper\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"h2\">Values and goals<\/h2>\n        <picture>\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/03\/03-nursing_04252013_29341611794_o-2000x1125.jpg\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/03\/03-nursing_04252013_29341611794_o-1200x900.jpg\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/03\/03-nursing_04252013_29341611794_o-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Nurse examining a pediatric patient&#039;s mouth.\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <div class=\"hiw-innerblockwrapper  \">\n                    <p class=\"is-style-eyebrow\">From theory to practice<\/p>\n        \n        <!--h3>Values and goals<\/h3-->\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><p>Values show us who we are, while goals give us concrete pillars to live by. Learn more about how we live our purpose at CHHS.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <\/div>\n\n                \n        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignright\">\n                                        <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-blue\"><a\n                                        href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/about\/values\/\"\n                                        target=\"\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">\n                                    Our values and goals                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHHS Annual Impact Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the report to learn more about how CHHS is educating the next generation of clinicians and community advocates, conducting ground breaking research, and leading impactful community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/E7EDC5FF8D6\/nau-college-of-health-and-human-services-annual-report\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2657\" height=\"1502\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-4.13.18-PM-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-4.13.18-PM-1.png 2657w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-4.13.18-PM-1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-4.13.18-PM-1-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-4.13.18-PM-1-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-4.13.18-PM-1-1536x868.png 1536w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-4.13.18-PM-1-2048x1158.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2657px) 100vw, 2657px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"nau-block nau-block-left-nav-bottom-bound\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":325,"featured_media":3095,"parent":3111,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ring_central_script_selection":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-168","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/325"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168"}],"version-history":[{"count":99,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11189,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168\/revisions\/11189"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3111"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3095"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-health-human-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}