Introduction to Core Values

Core Values are a standard way of thinking that an organization has that guides them in the work they do. These core values apply to how the people do their jobs, and the experience they want those they work with to have.

The Student Life department at Rutgers has developed core values for their day to day work, and is symbolized by the acronym PRIDE. This acronym stands for:

Professional

Resourceful

Innovative

Developmental

Evaluative

These standards took some time to develop. It involved many of the department leaders sitting back and looking at what the department does, and what they wanted to convey to students, staff, and faculty at the university. These specific values were chosen because it was felt that they represent the ideals that Student Life strives for, and they embody the development of the students and staff.

Over the summer, as Student Life staff members, we are expected to live by these core values, however we will also be exploring the creation of our own core values for NSO.