VISIONThe University of Kentucky will be one of the nation's 20 best public research universities, an institution recognized world-wide for excellence in teaching, research, and service and a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development.MISSIONThe University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development.The University of Kentucky: Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge.The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond.The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity.VALUESThe values of the University guide its decisions and the behavior of its community. Its core values are: Integrity Academic excellence and academic freedom Mutual respect and human dignity Embracing diversity Personal and institutional responsibility and accountability Shared governance A sense of community Sensitivity to work-life concerns Civic responsibility Service to society

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• Dr. Lee T. Todd, Jr.
• Administrator Title
• President
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