Mission, values, principles, and goals

Mission statement

The Office of Sponsored Projects is a service-oriented team that is dedicated to Northern Arizona University’s research and academic missions. We are committed to excellence in providing support of sponsored projects.

Values

• Focus on goals and results
• Effective communications
• Continuous improvement
• Quality service to those we support
• Teamwork, partnerships, and integrity

Principles

• Focus on the issue, not on the person
• Maintain the self-confidence and esteem of others
• Lead by example
• Leave everything we touch a little bit better
• Maintain constructive relationships with others

Goals

• Maintain the correct balance between service and compliance
• Improve service delivery