Core Value of Respect

Respect encompasses self-respect and respect for others. Leaders earn respect by developing the technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills necessary for building teams and leading others. Respect means recognizing and nurturing the inherent dignity and self-worth of each individual and creating the opportunities uniquely needed for them to grow individually and contribute to the organization. This value begins with protecting basic human rights and civil liberties. In its more advanced stages, respect includes empowering members of the organization to become the best version of themselves possible. - The Cadet Guidon

Our Core Values are equal in standing which means a cadet must demonstrate all three in their behavior in order to produce the character we expect from those who attend The Citadel.

In this section, it is important that we understand the definition of the value Respect because it reflects our desire to make all cadets feel valued and to create an environment where they can flourish each and every day across the four pillars of our Leadership Model.

Leadership ensures that the environment exists for all of our cadets. The Humanitarian Affairs organization, which is embedded at each level of the cadet command, was developed to support the leadership's work in this area. We didn't have a Humanitarian Affairs Team when I was a cadet, but since returning I have been very impressed by the dedication these young men and women display in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. They report to the Commandant via the Campus Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE) office led by Dr. Ashley Gilmore. You can find out more about Dr. Gilmore and the CARE Program at their Website.

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