Mission and Vision

Vision

To use our combined expertise in supporting and empowering the Illinois Tech community.

Our Mission

To provide Health, Advocacy, Wellness, Knowledge, and Support to the Illinois Tech community to establish well-being for lifelong success.

We will:

  • Address primary medical and psychological health needs of members of our community.
  • Provide a quality standard of primary medical, gynecological, and mental health care for Illinois Tech students, with sensitivity to age, gender, disability, religion, culture, ethnic background, and sexual orientation.
  • Provide quality support for health care through laboratory, insurance, secretarial, and referral resources.
  • Provide health education to prevent illness, teach self-help strategies, and increase awareness of potentially unhealthy practices so that students may choose their optimal healthy lifestyles.
  • Empower students through education and professional guidance to become self-directed and well-informed consumers of health care services.
  • Adhere to established ethical principles and codes of professional practice, including patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and informed consent.
  • Provide an environment of caring with a non-judgmental approach, maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect, and uphold and protect our patients’ rights in the process of health care delivery.
  • Participate in the teaching of psychology externs and collegiate nursing students to stimulate intellectual and clinical excellence in the care of our patients.