Vision & Mission
The College of Education conducts its programs and activities guided by overarching Vision, Mission, Goals, Values, Beliefs statements. All are revisited periodically and revised, if appropriate.
VISION:
To become a premier institution of higher education, recognized for excellence in teaching, learning, and research, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and social responsibility. We envision our students emerging as empowered individuals with the skills, values, and knowledge to contribute positively to society and adapt to the changing global landscape.
MISSION:
- To provide high-quality education across disciplines, nurturing intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
- To create a supportive and inclusive campus environment that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and promotes personal and professional growth.
- To cultivate ethical and socially responsible leaders equipped to address societal challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
- To invest in the continuous professional development of faculty and staff to maintain high standards of teaching and research excellence.
- To foster community engagement and partnerships that contribute to the cultural, economic, and social development of our region.
GOALS:
- Help to prepare educational professionals recognized for the quality and significance of their teaching, research, scholarship, service, outreach, and leadership.
- Provide widely recognized leadership in the improvement of teaching, learning, and the assessment of educational outcomes across the life span through research, scholarship, and technology.
- Enhance the commitment of faculty, staff, and students to the centrality of diversity, social justice, and democratic citizenship.
- Provide leadership in the development of collaborative, professional relationships with schools, organizations, and other institutions focused on the improvement of education in schools, communities, and workplace settings.
- Sustain a caring, supportive climate throughout the College.
- Enhance the effective and efficient management of the College.
VALUES:
- academic excellence and integrity
- outstanding teaching and service
- scholarly research and professional leadership
- integration of teaching, research, and service
- individual and collective excellence
- diversity, equity, and social justice
- education of individuals across the life span
- collegiality and collaboration
BELIEFS:
- A literate and educated citizenry is vital to a democratic society.
- All people are entitled to a high-quality education, grounded in sensitivity to individual dignity, professional integrity, and a positive and nurturing environment.
- A dynamic education system fosters an equitable, productive economy in a global environment.
- Teaching and learning should be informed by scholarly research and effective practice.
- School improvement should be based on sound research, the application of theory as it relates to effective practice, policy development, and collaboration with practitioners.
- Technology should be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and outreach to the state, nation, and the world.
- Interdisciplinary programs should be used to enhance human learning, growth, and development across the life span.