Mission & Vision

Mission:  The Woodring College of Education mission statement provides context and purpose for our actions.

Woodring College of Education facilitates learning that prepares and advances quality educators and human services professionals throughout their careers.  As academic leaders, educators, mentors, and scholars, we seek to:

• Model best practices in teaching and learning which, in turn, lead graduates to use best practices in their professions;
• Cultivate student competence through extensive field experiences with exemplary practicing professionals;
• Construct, transform, and convey knowledge by integrating research, theory, and practice;
• Act with respect for individual differences;
• Develop collaborative partnerships that promote the learning and well-being of individuals, families, and the community; and
• Evaluate processes and outcomes to assure continual program improvements.

Vision:  The vision of Woodring College of Education frames our future.

Woodring College of Education fosters community relationships and a culture of learning that advances knowledge, embraces diversity and promotes social justice.

 

Fostering Community Relationships and a Culture of Learning that Advances Knowledge, Embraces Diversity, and Promotes Social Justice