Our Core Values

As a student-driven organization, the heart and soul of the Collective Success Network are our student leaders. These are the 10 core values guiding our team culture and campus chapters to further nurture the strengths that first-generation college students and graduates bring to the table.

Our vision is to serve and benefit all low-income, first generation college students (rather than build a model that is exclusive or elitist)

Open & Inclusive

Our vision is to serve and benefit all low-income, first generation college students (rather than only a limited selected cohort)

Respectful & Egalitarian

We treat everyone with dignity and fairness; we are non-hierarchical, non-elitist, and non-exclusive

Collaborative

Our professional and student members work together in teams to harness each other's knowledge, insights, and talents

Grateful

We appreciate the contributions of all our volunteers and supporters; we do not take anything and anyone for granted

Responsible

We follow-through on our word and commitments; we ask for help when needed; we admit and learn from mistakes

Curious & Experimental

We ask questions, gather information, and test ideas and solutions through prototypes and pilots before making conclusions

Compassionate

We aim to alleviate suffering and promote healing by creating a safe forum for people to share their experiences and challenges

Courageous

We stand up for our values, speak up to create dialogue and awareness, and challenge people to stretch, grow, and learn

Professional

We have high standards for quality, integrity, and process; we continuously improve and refine our services to better meet demand

Healthy

We emphasize the importance of holistic well-being and pro-active self-care to prevent burn-out