About the College of Education
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Our Mission
In the College of Education, we believe everyone deserves both access to and the benefits of a high-quality education. We make advances in anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion through education to contribute to this goal. We seek to create a learning environment that fosters discovery and dissemination of knowledge to promote learning, equitable access, and enhanced learning outcomes for all students. Through the integration of outstanding teaching, research, and community outreach, we investigate significant issues impacting education policy and practice, while preparing our students for leadership and excellence within a diverse and changing educational community.
Research, Teaching, and Service
We strive to be a beacon of excellence in research, teaching, and service. Our rigorous research addresses the most pressing challenges surrounding education, mental health, and our communities. Our teaching, preparation, and specialized graduate programs reflect both the science and art of evidence-based practices and processes. We engage students, practitioners, and leaders in thoughtful debate, integrative technology, and innovation for deeper learning. Service with our communities and respective professional fields ensures that we maximize the impact of our scholarship and engagement. Collaborations with local, state, and national partners further ensure that our efforts address relevant issues in society and practice.
Where our graduates go
We foster a diverse, compassionate, and professionally skilled workforce to improve the quality of life for all people and advance social justice. Our graduates become general and special educators, researchers, mental health providers, counselors, leaders, community-engaged practitioners and scholars, and innovators.
Our Values
- Local and national recognition as an excellent educator preparation and professional development institution.
- High quality, nationally recognized research that informs educational policy and practice.
- Students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds, and an instructional emphasis on preparing educators to work effectively with student populations from varied economic, cultural, racial, and learning backgrounds and abilities.
- Integration of research, teaching, and outreach efforts that serve the education profession, community, and children and youth.
- Educational programs, teaching, and advisement that are responsive to the needs of students and the education community.
- Supportive and collaborative relationships among faculty, students, staff, and educational programs within the college.
- Instructional emphasis on using technology to improve student learning and other educational outcomes.