Mission, Vision and Values
Shaping the Future of the College of Information, Data and Society
At the College of Information, Data and Society (IDS), we’re building a new kind of college - one where information, data and AI intersect with human values.
The college's students, faculty, and staff have collaborated with the College's leadership in creating a draft Mission, Vision and Values statement that reflects our shared purpose and distinct strengths. Before we finalize these guiding statements, we want to hear from you.
Your perspectives - whether you’re an alum, industry partner, K-14 education leader or community partner - are vital to shaping a College that reflects the diverse people and ideas we serve.
Mission Statement
At the College of Information, Data and Society, we place students, alumni, and communities at the heart of our work by empowering diverse learners and scholars to harness human-centered AI, information, and data ethically, creatively and inclusively. Together, we turn technology and knowledge into responsible solutions to address society’s most pressing challenges, and strengthen Silicon Valley, California and the world.
Vision
College of IDS is where information, Data and AI intersect with human values.
We strive to be a globally recognized hub for ethical, human-centered AI and data.
Our graduates thrive and lead for open, applied innovation and for partnerships that
translate complex challenges into societal impacts across local, statewide and global
contexts.
Values
- Expanding Access – lower barriers and broaden participation across populations and life stages; advance
digital literacy and open access to data, knowledge, and computation.
- Student Success and Belonging – students first; experiential learning, internships and real-world projects that
lead to meaningful careers.
- Ethics, Integrity and Responsibility – privacy, security, transparency and responsible tech for the public good.
- Interdisciplinarity and Co-Creation – connect information, data and domain expertise across units and partners.
- Innovation and Community Engagement – from curiosity to creation, we advance open, applied innovation that strengthens communities and drives responsible progress through useful tools and knowledge.
