Here’s a condensed summary of the article about Rice University’s new initiative, Rice LIVED:
Rice LIVED Initiative at Rice University
Rice University is undergoing a transformative phase, focusing on its distinctive culture as it expands. Announced during President Reginald DesRoches’ Welcome Back Event on October 8, 2026, the Rice LIVED initiative aims to articulate the university’s community dynamics and values.
Key Highlights:
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Rice LIVED serves as a comprehensive guide, encapsulating how the Rice community collaborates and supports its mission, stemming from discussions with various stakeholders about what makes Rice unique.
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Cultural Principles: Built on the university’s guiding values—Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence (RICE)—Rice LIVED introduces five core values:
- Lead with care
- Increase our impact
- Value excellence
- Embrace difference
- Dare to question
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Practical Implementation: The initiative outlines specific behaviors for faculty and staff, promoting excellence, authenticity, collaboration, and accountability, while highlighting expectations for leadership in fostering an innovative and talent-driven environment.
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Commitment to Growth: With roots in a century of tradition, Rice LIVED is designed to help maintain the essence of what makes Rice special amidst change, ensuring that culture is actively shaped by its community every day.
In the words of President DesRoches, Rice’s culture is not just a characteristic of the institution; it is actively created by its people.
For more information, visit Rice LIVED.
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