Belief Statement

On Our Overall Efforts:

Competent, committed, caring faculty and staff lead to the development of competent, committed, caring professionals.

On Teaching, Scholarship, and Service:

The College's greatest commitment is to teaching. Scholarship is essential to the vitality of the College and its programs. Through service, College faculty members have the responsibility to contribute to the betterment of the university, the profession, and the community.

On Leadership:

College faculty and staff should be leaders in university, community, and professional endeavors.

On a Changing World:

Technology is dramatically impacting teaching and learning. The College is committed to diversity in curriculum, students, and faculty. The College embraces creating a 'culture of assessment' to support continuous improvement of academic programs. The College embraces experimentation, innovation, and change as the means to remain relevant and vibrant in a rapidly changing world. The preparation of education and other human service professionals should include extensive, supervised clinical experiences.