Mission, Vision, & Values

-Vision-

The Wisconsin Union Outdoor Programs Office and Wisconsin Hoofers will partner together to create and sustain one of the premier collegiate outdoor programs in the country.

-Mission-

To promote safe, responsible, educational, and enjoyable outdoor adventures via the Wisconsin Hoofers.

To encourage our students to participate in club governance, instruction, and/or trip leading so they develop their leadership and interpersonal skills.

To provide quality advice to the Hoofer leadership and membership in order to help them make the best choices for their clubs.

To assist the club leaders in organizing quality instruction for our members.

To provide excellent customer service and to serve as a resource for the entire UW-Madison community.

-Values-

Community: We value the creation of nurturing environments where all members feel welcome and supported.

Diversity: We value and respect every individual regardless of race, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or physical ability.

Excellence: We value the need to continually evaluate and strengthen our role as advisors and the quality of instruction, trips, and programs to make Hoofers one of the premier university-based outdoor programs in the nation.

Fun: We value humor and play as essential aspects in creating a nurturing community.

History: We value the long and rich histories of the Wisconsin Hoofers and the Wisconsin Union as organizations have been innovators in their respective fields. We acknowledge the grassroots history of Hoofers as a member-driven program.

Learning: We value the role adventure, recreation, and club involvement plays in promoting active learning.

Personal Growth: We value the role outdoor recreation and education plays in interpersonal and intrapersonal growth.

Responsibility: We value and promote responsibility for one's self, their respective club, the Hoofer organization, and UW community.

Safety: We value the club leaders' desires to provide the safest activities for members.

Student Development: We value the roles students play within Hoofers and the Wisconsin Union. These roles allow students real opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

Team Work: We value and promote collaborative decision-making and shared leadership.