Mission

To be consistent with our vision, we strive to provide educational programs and services that promote successful learning and student achievement to meet the needs of our diverse community. We prepare outstanding educators, scholars and researchers & advance the profession of education, as broadly defined, through research on the science and art of teaching and learning, the application of clinical processes, the effective uses of technology and the analysis and development of leadership and educational policy.

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 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, colleges, universities, organizations and other institutions focused on the improvement of education in schools, communities and workplace settings.
  
• Sustain a caring, supportive climate
  
• Enhance the effective and efficient management of our educational family