Goals of the College of Education

Goal 1 To further excellence in instruction, the College of Education will: Recruit and support outstanding faculty. Provide the physical environments, resources, and technology for instruction and continued professional development. Recruit, advise and retain qualified students. Evaluate the success of students and faculty in achieving personal career goals. Provide for the evaluation of and improvement of teaching effectiveness.

Goal 2
To model lifelong learning and further opportunities for research, the College of Education will:

• Promote, support and recognize faculty and student research activities.
• Promote research as a tool to improve instruction.
• Provide resources, including funds and time,for the support of research.
• Encourage presentations and attendance at professional conferences.
• Involve students in research activities.
  
  

Goal 3
To further public service in support of the university community, the College of Education will:

• Share expertise and resources with individuals and groups through consultant services and applied research.
• Work with other institutions, agencies, and professional groups to exchange ideas, conduct research, share mutual concerns, and foster intellectual growth.
• Provide its expertise to other public institutions at the local, state, national, and international levels.