siast 2006-2007 annual report - Saskatchewan Institute of Applied ...

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MISSION, VISION & VALUES
MISSION
SIAST is Saskatchewan’s primary public institution
for the development and delivery of postsecondary
technical education and skills training.
We share knowledge, provide skills training and
engage in applied research, meeting the needs of
students, employers and our communities.
VISION
SIAST is a leader in superior education, focused
on students and lifelong learning — a catalyst for
advancing the social and economic prosperity of
Saskatchewan.
VALUES
Individually and collectively, the SIAST
community will achieve its vision by adhering to
the following values and principles:
• Communication. We engage in open, focused
communications with stakeholders in the
pursuit of common goals.
• Involvement. We are involved meaningfully in
decisions that affect us.
• Ethics. We adhere to high standards of ethical
behaviour. We do the right thing based on
sound principles, attributes of good character
and caring for others.
• Innovation. We value and reward innovation
and creativity that further the goals of the
organization.
• Excellence. We promote excellence through high
standards and expectations.
• Positive work environment. Together, we will
create a work environment that is
healthy, safe and balanced.
• Professionalism. We are committed to our
practice, using our knowledge and
skills to produce excellent results, and reflecting
on our work to constantly improve
ourselves and how we do things.
• Leadership. We engage in consultative, shared
and supportive leadership that inspires informed
and appropriate decision-making throughout the
organization.
• Diversity. We strive for diversity among student
and employee populations to enrich the
learning experience and the working
environment.
• Partnerships. We seek well-conceived
partnerships that yield mutual benefits and
expedite our mission.