CORE VALUES   Learning is the core value of Leicester College of Professional Studies. LCPS recognises learning at three levels: Student, Employee and Organisational -- and the integrative relationship between the three levels. We value learning and scholarship for our students and for our employees. We also value organisational learning as a means to the continuous improvement of LCPS.

SUPPORTING VALUES

Inclusiveness/Diversity

We value inclusiveness and respect each other's viewpoints and ideas. We value individual diversity and the uniqueness of the individual. We acknowledge that diversity, in all its forms, enriches our learning environment. LCPS promotes the free exchange of ideas and opinions and the fair and equitable treatment of all.

Innovation

We value and support innovation. We encourage informed risk-taking that holds the promise of enhancing student, employee and organisational learning. We view a good faith unsuccessful attempt not as failure, but rather as a rich opportunity to learn.

Collaboration/Partnerships

We value the collective wisdom that emerges when individuals work together to solve problems and create opportunities. We believe that in most instances all of us working together is better than one of us working alone. We are committed to establishing and sustaining positive education, business and community partnerships.

Excellence

We value excellence in all that we do. We are committed to high academic standards. We support excellence in teaching and in the learning and support systems that advance student success. We expect professionalism in every aspect of our work. We are committed to the continuous improvement of our college.

Integrity

We value integrity, trustworthiness and ethical behavior in all that we do. We are committed to truthfulness, fairness and honesty in our internal and external relationships, communications and transactions. We continuously strive to provide objective and balanced assessments of the issues pertaining to our college. We value open, transparent and democratic decision-making.

Communications

We value communications in all forms, across all levels of the organisation, and in all interactions with our constituents. We acknowledge that accurate, clear, concise, respectful and transparent communication is fundamental to enhancing relationships, developing shared understanding and assuring the long-term success of our college. We value empathic listening as a core element in all effective communications.

Leadership

We value leadership at all levels of the organisation. We acknowledge that all employees are responsible for continuously providing effective leadership within the context of individual roles and responsibilities. We encourage every college leader to demonstrate vision, to think systemically and to act courageously when engaged in decision-making. We affirm that effective, collaborative and informed leadership of the college is essential to our long-term success.

Respect

We value civility in our oral and written word, as well as in our interactions with students, one another and with our constituents. We value each person's special contributions to our students, colleagues, constituents and to the college.

Stewardship

We value the full-range of resources - human, fiscal, capital and technology - that have been entrusted to us globally. We acknowledge our collective responsibility to serve as effective stewards of all resources at all times. We affirm our commitment to being accountable for the fulfillment of all duties and professional obligations associated with our positions.