The University of Iowa College of Public Health

The founding of the College of Public Health blended new initiatives with long-established programs at The University of Iowa. The college’s roots originate in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health and the Graduate Program in Hospital and Health Administration, both formerly based in the UI College of Medicine. On July 1, 1999, these units were transitioned into the new College of Public Health. Today the college is composed of five departments: biostatistics, community and behavioral health, epidemiology, health management and policy, and occupational and environmental health.

Mission:
To promote health and to prevent injury and illness through commitment to education and training, excellence in research, innovation in policy development, and devotion to public health practice.

Vision:
To serve Iowa and the Midwest as one of the nation’s premier state-assisted schools of public health and lead the global community in rural public health education and training, research, and practice.

Core Values:
Iowa core values reflect those of The University of Iowa: Excellence, Learning, Community, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility. We seek to implement these values in ways that enhance the health and well-being of all Iowans, especially the most vulnerable segments of Iowa’s population.
Excellence. The CPH is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in public health scholarship, teaching, and community service.
Learning. The CPH is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge that will improve the health status of all people, especially those with rural roots and experiences.
Community. The CPH is committed to collaboration and actively seeks to engage community partners in its education, research, and public service.
Diversity. Diversity is key to a vibrant intellectual environment. Respect for, and inclusion of, all persons and valuing their unique experiences and contributions is essential to achieving Their mission.
Integrity. The CPH adheres to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, respect, and professional and scholarly ethics.
Respect. The CPH is committed to maintaining an environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and that fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect.
Responsibility. The CPH is dedicated to the stewardship of all resources entrusted to it and fosters public policies that promote sustainability in all human activities, including environmental protection, agricultural production, economic development, and community health.
Social Justice. All activities within the CPH are motivated by a commitment to social equity and fairness, a spirit of compassion for all persons, and a desire to apply the tools of scientific knowledge to pressing societal health concerns. The College strives to improve the conditions in which everyone lives and thereby contribute to the formation of a just society.