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Mission, Vision and Goals

Our Vision:  to be the premier Teacher Education program in the four-state area

Our Mission:  to develop competent, reflective educators and administrators who can successfully teach and lead a diverse population in a complex and changing world

Our Goals:

  • Provide students multiple opportunities for meaningful practicum and internship experiences in diverse settings.
  • Provide students with high-quality, supportive faculty who are experts in their fields.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders.
  • Engage in a continuous improvement process to ensure our programs are current and relevant.

Our faculty believe in:

  • a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices.
  • development of teacher and administrator candidates as data-driven decision makers.
  • development of teacher and administrator candidates who value equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • development of teacher and administrator candidates who can teach and lead a variety of people.
  • cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with P-12 partners, community professionals, and alumni.
  • providing teacher and administrator candidates high-quality advising, guidance, and mentoring.
  • providing teacher and administrator candidates meaningful, hands-on practicum and internship experiences in diverse placements.