Mission/Vision/Values

Our Mission

We protect and improve quality of life by providing reliable environmental and public health information through the collective knowledge and capabilities of our organization.

Our Vision

We aspire for Iowa to be a national leader in improving and sustaining quality of life through innovation, practice and policy.

Our Values

• Service
• Quality
• Transparency
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Growth
• Accountability
• Inquiry
• Agility

We believe:

• the voice of the customer guides our operations and behaviors;
• that every staff member can make a difference and their contributions are
respected and valued;
• that we need to assure sustainability of the laboratory; and
• that we are a unique and essential asset to the state and nation to protect the environment and the health of society.

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705 (voice) and (319) 335-0697 (text), 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316