VALUES
 high expectations and excellence
a futuristic orientation characterized by agile, flexible, visionary thinking
ethical practices
life-long learning
service as leadership
the educator-scholar model
the creation of vibrant learning, growth
and development opportunities, rich with choice
educators and human service professionals who can affect change
connections with the professions we serve
the holistic development of each person
free exchange of ideas
educators and human service professionals
who demonstrate reflective thinking
collaboration/integration within and across
curricular areas
global citizenship and diversity
democracy, social justice and environmental
stewardship
VISION
The University of Northern Iowa's College of Education
will be noted nationally and internationally as the
premier professional college of education. We value
leadership and excellence in the preparation of educational
and human service professionals, innovations in best
professional practice, and strong collaborative relationships
with the professions and communities we serve.
MISSION
As a premier professional college of education, the
University of Northern Iowa's College of Education
believes that the preparation of educators for school
and non-school settings is a moral imperative - -
the future of our nation depends on the success of
this effort. Our efforts support the tripartite mission
of the university of teaching, research and service
in the following ways:
- the College exists to prepare educational and
human service professionals for a variety of direct
service and human leadership roles in school and non-school
settings;
- faculty members in the College conduct applied
and basic research in the areas of teaching and learning,
human performance, human health and health promotion,
human growth and development, and educational policy,
and;
- the College provides service on local, state, regional,
national and international levels.
By doing so, the College of Education
effectively serves the profession by assuming leadership
roles for the improvement of education and human services.
| GOALS |
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| Goal 1: Provide intellectually
stimulating and challenging experiences for students
that broaden and deepen their perspective and
awareness. |
| Objective
1A: |
Strengthen the support offered
to enhance student research and scholarly efforts. |
| Objective
1B: |
Strengthen programs by providing
more experiential learning opportunities in a
range of diverse settings. |
| Objective
1C: |
Build on excellence in the
graduate program. |
| Objective
1D: |
Strengthen undergraduate education
programs, including the links between liberal
arts studies and the strong education core. |
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| Goal 2: Support creative
and intellectually rigorous teaching and scholarship. |
| Objective
2A: |
Increase collaborative efforts
within and among departments and colleges to provide
meaningful and non-redundant curricular content. |
| Objective
2B: |
Create demonstration sites
and labs in the use of technology throughout all
curricular areas and departments in the College
of Education. |
| Objective
2C: |
Strengthen the support offered
to faculty research and scholarly efforts. |
| Objective
2D: |
Strengthen the support to
improve the quality of instruction on campus,
off campus, and through distance learning technology. |
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| Goal 3: Expand the
involvement of the College of Education in addressing
critical local, state, national and global needs
that also enrich the educational experiences offered
by the College. |
| Objective
3A: |
Develop new programs and licensure/endorsements
that reflect the changing needs of Iowa and the
nation. |
| Objective
3B: |
Support initiatives to secure
local, state, and national resources for the preparation
of teachers and other certified and licensed professionals. |
| Objective 3C: |
Increase support for program
changes to reflect new accreditation and licensure
requirements. |
Objective
3D: |
Enhance and coordinate efforts
and outreach activities with school and non-school
programs. |
| Objective
3E: |
Provide leadership at the
state, national, and global levels. |
| Objective
3F: |
Develop curricular initiatives
that support educational reform. |
| Objective
3G: |
Increase the availability
of distance learning, continuing education and
internet accessible professional development opportunities
to meet the needs of students and practicing professionals. |
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| Goal 4: Strengthen
the College of Education culture characterized
by diversity, collegiality and mutual respect. |
| Objective
4A: |
Recruit, sustain and retain
diverse and highly qualified faculty and staff. |
| Objective
4B: |
Increase the number and graduation
rates of American ethnic minority students and
international students by providing meaningful
support and a relevant curriculum |
| Objective
4C: |
Foster a supportive living,
learning and working environment with services
and programs that promote individual well being
and effective governance |
| Objective
4D: |
Increase faculty support and
participation in service activities within the
College and the University. |
| Objective
4E: |
Increase faculty, staff, and
student participation in individual and community-oriented
wellness-related activities. |
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| Goal 5: Increase COE
resources, including capital, physical and informational. |
| Objective
5A: |
Seek adequate university support
to sustain current levels of excellence in programs
that distinguish the university. |
| Objective
5B: |
Work within the university
to establish an equitable budgeting process for
the College of Education. |
| Objective
5C: |
Provide tenure, tenure-track
faculty/student ratio that supports the modeling
of effective practices in education. |
| Objective
5D: |
Renovate, expand, and repair
facilities to meet programmatic needs, including
the renovation/redesign/rebuilding of Price Laboratory
School, construction of the Human Performance
Center and implementation of the "West Campus
Plan". |
| Objective
5E: |
Maintain and enhance technologically
appropriate teaching and learning facilities and
equipment. |
| Objective
5F: |
Assist College of Education
faculty members in becoming more aware of grant
and donor opportunities. |
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| Goal 6: Establish
strong, mutually beneficial relationships with
external constituencies. |
| Objective
6A: |
Establish and maintain ties
between the College of Education and external
constituencies (i.e., legislators, media outlets,
state leaders). |
| Objective
6B: |
Increase the number of College
of Education faculty and administrators serving
on state and national committees. |
| Objective
6C: |
Ensure that a wide variety
of our external constituencies are reflected on
the College of Education Advisory Board. |
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PROSPECTIVE
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