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SMS Mission, Vision and Values
(revised April 21, 2004)

Mission

To educate and inspire leaders in childbirth professions.

Vision

We strive for a world where every family has access to care, education and options, contributing to a safe and joyous pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

By 2009, we envision:

• Recognition of Seattle Midwifery School as the foremost educational institution for midwives, doulas and other childbirth professionals;


• Skilled graduates with thriving practices and varied professional opportunities;


• An increased number of consumers choosing doulas and direct entry midwives;


• Heightened community awareness of birth choices with midwifery recognized as a safe, viable option; and


• Enhanced collaboration with women’s health organizations.

Values

Seattle Midwifery School values the following:

Accountability: We recognize that our actions affect others throughout the school and the community. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and expect the same of others.

Collaboration: We actively participate in a global community of talented professionals and passionate advocates and benefit from mutual cooperation.

Excellence: We value excellence in education and expect high-quality performance from our students, staff, faculty, preceptors and board.

Integrity: We demonstrate personal and professional honesty in all of our endeavors.

Leadership: We provide innovative, evidenced-based education that empowers childbirth professionals to champion the Midwives Model of Care.

Sustainability: We make decisions by considering not only the current needs, but also the long-term viability of the organization and related professions.

We embrace these values in the actions of our board, staff, faculty, preceptors and students. The education provided at SMS aims to instill these values and inspire our students to integrate them into their communities.