Mission, Vision, & Values
Who We Are
The Global Health Resource Center (GHRC) was established in 2003 to administer the Puget Sound Partners for Global Health, Training and Education Program and to develop a central resource for global health information and advising at the University of Washington. In January 2007, the GHRC was integrated into the Department of Global Health (DGH) to manage logistics and operations for our study abroad and exchange programs, coordinate DGH events, provide career advising and information referral and to develop tools to disseminate information about global health activities both here and abroad. The GHRC Advisory Board serves as a networking and UW Community resource for the GHRC and meets monthly to share information and feedback about our activities and programs. The GHRC also works with the Washington Global Health Alliance to coordinate the WGHA Discovery lecture series, as well as, the Training and Education program.
Mission
To coordinate information about global health education, training, research, funding, and exchange for the University of Washington campuses and local and international institutions and organizations; to use this information to connect undergraduate, graduate/professional students, faculty, staff, community leaders, individuals and organizations with each other; and to catalyze international, interprofessional collaboration, and exchange.
Vision
To make a positive impact on the University of Washington and the international and global health community by creating a dynamic, sustainable resource, and information center that supports the work of our schools, departments, individuals, organizations, and communities. To develop resources and tools that strengthen communication and cooperation, foster reciprocity, and promote mobility for students, faculty, and staff here and abroad. To work with our students, academic, and administrative colleagues to advocate for curriculum development and policy change toward the goal of creating culturally competent health professionals, researchers, and leaders who have an investment in global health equity and improving the health of people worldwide.
Core Values
- Mutual benefit and reciprocity
- Inclusive of human rights/bioethics
- Excellence
- Facilitate international student mobility, both U.S. and abroad
- Dynamic and diverse in action
- Cultural sensitivity and cultural competence
- Assumption that health is a global issue
- Service learning that incorporates critical reflection
- Enhanced integration of academic fields
