Mission
The University of Southern Nevada is a leader in transforming health care education with an uncompromising commitment to provide individuals the freedom to learn and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters success.

Vision
The University of Southern Nevada aspires to be the first choice among “best in class” institutions of higher learning, universally recognized as an innovative, transforming force in health care education, and as a vibrant, stimulating place to work and learn.

Core Values
We ascribe to the foundational, cultural and behavioral norms of all “best in class” institutions of higher learning. That is; professionalism, integrity, diversity, accountability, collegiality, social responsibility, and ethical behavior are all integral to the enduring relationships the University of Southern Nevada maintains with the constituencies it serves. In addition to these basic norms, the University of Southern Nevada espouses the following core values which are inherent in its unique Mission and Vision:

• Risk-taking
  We value responsible risk-taking that leads to the sustainable growth of the institution.
   
• Innovation
  We value innovations in education, organizational structures, and physical surroundings that create a vibrant, stimulating environment in which to work, to learn, and to grow.
   
• Individual and Collective Achievement of Excellence
  We value a culture that fosters and celebrates excellence and achievement for one and all.
   
• Passion and Commitment
  We value passion and true commitment as the requisite components of transformational leadership in education and the health professions.
   
• Empowerment
  We value the empowerment of individuals through the provision of a collaborative, supportive environment in which to learn and to work.