Mission Driven:

• Decisions must be in the best long-term interest of the University as a whole (i.e., turf-based concerns need look elsewhere for support).

• Values to value include integrity, honesty, openness, candor, and absolute respect for confidentiality.

• Esse Quam Videri (NC State Motto)—“to be rather than to seem.” (i.e., substance comes before spin.)>

Collaborative:

• Consult with affected constituencies and administrators before decisions are made.

• Use Chancellor individually and Executive Staff collectively as sounding boards for difficult decisions or issues.

• Open and vigorous debate and discussion prior to decisions; faithful implementation thereafter.

• Communicate and explain decisions made to constituent groups and affected administrators.>

Accountable:

• Respond promptly and openly to inquiries from the Board of Governors, Office of the President, Trustees, elected representatives, and the media (but keep Dubois and other affected administrators informed).

• Listen positively; avoid defense responses to criticism from on- or off-campus constituencies.

• “Walk the Talk”—words must be backed by actions and behaviors.