Environmental Health & Safety

Mission

Environmental Health & Safety is dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the environment by partnering with the University community to identify and reduce risk, promote regulatory compliance, and advance a strong culture of safety. Through comprehensive EHS programs, guidance, training, and oversight, we support the University’s mission of teaching, learning, research, and service.

Vision

To establish a proactive, collaborative, and sustainable culture of safety in which environmental health and safety is integrated into every aspect of the University’s operations and recognized as a shared responsibility.

Core Values

Safety & Responsibility

Prioritize the protection of people, property, and the environment in every decision and activity.

Prevention & Risk Reduction

Identify hazards before incidents occur and focus on practical strategies to eliminate or reduce risk.

Compliance & Accountability

Maintain high standards of regulatory compliance and promote accountability throughout the University.

Education & Empowerment

Provide the knowledge, training, and resources necessary for the University community to make informed and safe decisions.

Collaboration & Service

Work with faculty, staff, students, Facilities, Public Safety, academic departments, and administrative leadership to develop effective safety solutions.

Continuous Improvement

Evaluate our programs, learn from incidents and emerging risks, and continually improve EHS practices and performance.

Environmental Stewardship

Promote responsible management of chemicals, hazardous materials, waste, water, energy, and other environmental resources.

Integrity & Transparency

Provide objective guidance, communicate risks clearly, and conduct our work with professionalism, consistency, and integrity