Our mission
We train leaders and conduct research to inspire evidence-based policymaking and to advance the public good.
Our vision
Evidence-based public policymaking that impacts society’s pressing problems.
Our values
Dynamism
We are driven by intellectual curiosity and innovative ideas and practices. We are committed to the creation of cross-disciplinary research that impacts society positively over time.
Inclusivity
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community that respects and engages with a diversity of perspectives and ideas. We are a unifying convener.
Collaboration
We are in service to others through engagement with education, research, and outreach that impacts people’s lives both in and beyond the boundaries of our classrooms, university, and state.
Integrity
With rigor, we approach issues with a fair and balanced perspective. We lead with facts, data, and nonpartisan analysis.