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W. P. Carey core tenets
Our strategic plan aligns within and across the core tenets of the W. P. Carey School of Business*:
- Providing access to business education is foundational
- We embrace modern technology in our curriculum and operations
- We actively recruit, retain, and develop top talent
- We seek excellence by pushing the frontier in our research and requiring world-class relevance and rigor in our classes
- Entrepreneurship and innovation are key to our curriculum but also to how we deliver it
- We are global in what we teach and where we operate
- Values, societal impact, and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do
- We collaborate across disciplines
- We actively engage with industries and communities
- We do all of that while keeping a business is personal mindset
*ASU expressly prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by employees, students, contractors, or agents of the university based on any protected status: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, and genetic information.
Carey Code
Introduced in Fall 2019, the Carey Code celebrates the visionary leaders who built this school from the ground up. It recognizes alumni achievements, lifelong learning, career advancement, and future-forward thinking. It is a testament to the hallmark traditions, principles, and values this community has always emulated.
The Carey Code
I am a W. P. Carey Sun Devil:
- I contribute to our legacy and live our values of excellence, integrity, impact, and community
- I demonstrate that business is personal by treating others with respect and kindness
- I advocate for access and equal opportunity to create stronger organizations and inclusive societies
- I embrace and exhibit ethical business practices and lead others by example
- I champion fellow Sun Devils and volunteer when and what I can to promote their success
And, together, we will spark positive change in the world, by doing good while doing well.