Mission/Vision

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Public Health and Health Information Administration (HIA) at Chicago State University (CSU) is to deliver accessible, competency-based, high-quality education and experiences that prepare a culturally diverse student body to: 

• Advance population health and equity through evidence-informed public health practice. 
• Innovate and lead within ever-evolving health information management and technology systems. 
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical stewardship of health data, which drives our curricula, experiential learning, community engagement, and scholarship, ensuring graduates are ready to improve health outcomes and information governance locally and globally. 

Public Health and Health Information Administration Vision Statement 

Healthier, more equitable communities powered by CSU- trained, community engaged, data-driven leaders modeling excellence that enhances both local and global health outcomes.

Public Health and Health Administration Values Statement 

The values of the Department of Public Health and Health Information and Administration (HIA) align with those of the University and the College of Health Sciences, including: 

• Equity & Social Justice 
• Integrity & Confidentiality 
• Diversity & Inclusion 
• Lifelong learning & Innovation 
• Collaboration & Leadership