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Mission
Discovery
Science Place is a non-profit, hands-on learning environment whose
purpose is to ignite curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration.
(adopted by the Board of Directors, July 2010)
Values Statement
As a board of directors, volunteers, and staff dedicated to the mission of igniting curiosity in young minds through fun hands-on exploration, we have four core values. Everything we do is guided by the values we share. We practice these values through our programs and our actions.
Education – We believe that education is an investment in our local, regional, national and global communities. As individuals and as an organization, we…
- believe that learning should be fun and creative to ignite the curiosity of young minds
- believe that educational opportunities should be accessible and affordable for everyone regardless of ability, age, income, faith, race or ethnicity
- believe that cutting edge, innovative, and enthusiastic hands-on educational experiences are critical to learning for all ages
- believe education is critical to the development of future leaders
- believe education is critical to economic stability
Responsibility – We use our resources wisely and we are loyal to our audience with a focus always on discovery. As individuals and as an organization, we…
- value “results” as we evaluate our programs for effectiveness and relevance.
- value the actions and decisions of our board of directors as they protect and guide the organization
- value a safe and clean environment for our visitors
- operate in a fiscally sound manner and are good stewards of the funds we receive
- value our cooperative alliances with other organizations and agencies dedicated to the educational experience
- value our role as a corporate citizen and our responsibility to the greater good of the community
Integrity – We respect each other and we seek to earn the respect of others. As individuals and as an organization, we……
- value our commitment to always being honest, trustworthy, and professional in the internal and external operations of the organization
- agree to disagree
- agree to seek consensus and support collective decisions that are made as a group
- agree to assess ourselves
- believe in transparency and accountability to our constituents, the community at large, and our donors
Change – We are always aware of a changing environment and we work to be proactive in response to change. As individuals and as an organization, we...
- invite the evolution of change
- invite community input and we value the opportunities and innovations that change presents
- proactively seek input from industry, education, guests, and donors to stay current
- celebrate the opportunities that change can bring
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