VISION
Our vision at IUPUI is to be recognized as one of the nation’s best urban universities. IUPUI will not be recognized as such, unless the University demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees, students and the public as well as protecting the environment. Our goals are to have a workplace free of injuries and hazardous exposures, to prevent or minimize any adverse impact to the environment, to provide services of the highest quality to all associated institutions and to be recognized as leaders in the areas of environmental protection, health, safety and fire protection.
MISSION
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is dedicated to preserving the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors as well as the assets of the University. The Department is dedicated to preserving the overall environment by minimizing the impact the University has on the external environment while enhancing the quality of the University’s environment.
STRATEGY
The mission is accomplished by department staff providing technical guidance, compliance assistance, quality assurance, remediation oversight, and training to the campus community, associated institutions and the general public when appropriate. Department staff strives to manage environmental, health, safety and fire protection issues by giving them the highest priority, utilizing best management practices and adhering to departmental values.
DEPARTMENT VALUES
Staff will practice their profession by following recognized scientific principles and management practices, factually informing affected parties of their findings in an honest, straightforward manner, exhibiting the highest level of integrity and honesty while never compromising the public’s welfare. Staff will strive to be involved in continual education and professional development, to provide superior customer service in all areas, to perform service only in the areas of their competence and maintain information as confidential when appropriate.
