Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being Identity

A distinction of the new college will be an emphasis not only on health programs but also on community well-being. The guiding vision is to make a significant contribution to the intellectual, social, and economic vitality of the region. It will train diverse and highly competent healthcare professionals across disciplines who can address health inequities and social determinants of health and community well-being.

Vision

The Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being will be a regional leader, and national model, for high quality education to prepare and advance careers, research, and innovation in 21st century health and community well-being with an emphasis on addressing health inequities and social determinants of health.

Mission

The Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being will strengthen our region by educating diverse, highly competent and compassionate health professionals to meet the needs of 21st century health care and public health.

Ethos

The guiding vision of the Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being is to contribute significantly to the intellectual, social, and economic vitality of La Verne and surrounding region(s). To achieve this goal, the Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being will model the core values of the University (ethical reasoning, diversity and inclusivity, lifelong learning, and civic and community engagement) in addressing health inequities and social determinants of health and community well-being. The Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being stakeholders (faculty, staff, administrators, students, and strategic partners) seek to honor the following principles:

  • High-value Education
  • Holistic Learning
  • Inclusive Environment
  • Performance Excellence and Innovation