UVI Mission Statement The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of its students and committed to enhancing the lives of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean through excellent teaching, innovative research, and responsive community service. UVI Vision Statement The University of the Virgin Islands will be an exceptional U.S. institution of higher education in the Caribbean dedicated to student success, committed to excellence, and pledged to enhancing the social and economic transformation of the U.S. Virgin Islands. G 10. Principled and effective leadership. We believe optimal results are best achieved by collaborating with employees to solve problems and reach solutions. We advocate planning and joint goal-setting to advance the mission and vision of the university. Community — the external communities we serve and our university community. As members of the university, we have a shared responsibility to support our local community which is demonstrated through enthusiastic, responsible service. We value our university and encourage the active participation of everyone through cooperation and communication. Effective use of technology. We view technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning and to improve the effectiveness of our educational and administrative processes. Fair and equitable reward system. We support a performance-based system that recognizes and values the contributions of all employees. We value equal opportunity and upward mobility for everyone.