Conceptual Framework
Preparing educators to contribute to a just and democratic society.
VISION
The College of Education consists of educators who provide innovative and cutting-edge research and teaching in an effort to further the field of education and prepare educators to contribute to a just and democratic society.
MISSION
The mission of the College is to work as a diverse and democratic community through
- Teaching—prepare new educators and provide ongoing professional development in education.
- Research—increase the knowledge base in education and related fields through the production and application of research related to teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Service—serve as partners and leaders for excellence in education.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND CORE VALUES
The College of Education comprises a diverse mix of faculty, staff, and students whose aims are to advance and generate knowledge in the fields of education, human development, counseling, administration, assessment, evaluation, research, technology, disabilities and other related disciplines. We do this through a variety of means. In addition to being a professional school of education, the College also houses units which employ and prepare professionals in the related fields of counseling, educational psychology, technology, research on disabilities, athletic training, evaluation, assessment, and curriculum development. Our conceptual framework and core values provide direction for each of the programs, courses, instructors, scholars, researchers, and administrators in the College of Education.
The College remains committed to the fundamental goal of employing as well as preparing education professionals who are KNOWLEDGEABLE, EFFECTIVE, and CARING, and who demonstrate these core values through their (k)nowledge, (s)kills, and (d)ispositions.