OUR VISION To lead the world in education, research, and service that transforms animal and human health. OUR MISSION We improve the health of animals, people, and the planet through innovative and dedicated teaching, research, outreach, and clinical service. Through our actions, we inspire the next generation of leaders. OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Undergraduate education: Pioneer innovative approaches to educating undergraduate students in biomedical health sciences D.V.M. curriculum: Adapt the D.V.M. Program and space to facilitate student-directed discovery and collaboration Research and graduate education: Enhance and align research and graduate education Veterinary Health System: Develop a unified veterinary health system of staff, facilities, and services to support and grow the programs of excellence in medical education, clinical service, and research Medical school: Create a human medical education program in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Build a diverse and inclusive community with equitable pathways to success for all OUR VALUES Transparency, Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Innovati...on Four academic departments contribute to faculty expertise and teaching. All are dedicated to improving the health of animals, people, and the planet; Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, and Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology. As scientists, we know that issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion have not always been prioritized in our fields. We also know that we cannot address the challenges of our world if we do not prioritize them. We are committed to increasing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and our community so that the college is a welcoming and supportive place for all.