COLLEGE VISION The
College of Education at the University of South Carolina
will distinguish itself as a state and national leader in
its efforts to be responsive, engaged, and collaborative
in addressing the needs of its students, professions, and
community. These characteristics will be the hallmarks of
the College's teaching and learning activities, research
mission, and service obligations, as it achieves excellence
through focused involvement.
COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
The University of South Carolina College of Education
is a dynamic, nurturing learning community that supports
the growth of aspiring and practicing educators.
The College, through purposeful interaction among faculty and students, emphasizes
the active construction and application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions
to promote educational excellence, equity and opportunity in the 21" century.
We honor our responsibility to contribute to the high achievement of all learners
and the development of an educated populace. Pursuant to this responsibility,
we are committed to developing and sharing our expertise and leadership as
well as offering a forum for educational dialogue and advancement. This commitment
entails:
Bridging the gap among theory, research and practice to promote excellence
in teaching and learning within and across educational contexts;Conducting
principled, free inquiry from diverse perspectives that
promotes quantitative and qualitative scholarship to
advance knowledge and educational practice; Partnering
with government agencies; P-12 educators, schools, and
districts; families; professional organizations; and
other institutions of higher education; andPreparing
educators to have a sincere understanding and appreciation
of diversity as we challenge ourselves and others to
work for social justice.
(1) Adopted 8/24/01 by vote of College of Education faculty and staff
COLLEGE CORE VALUES
We recognize our membership in an international, academic community and
actively build and sustain positive, personal and professional relationships
among
colleagues, students, and the schools and agencies we serve. As a community,
we are committed to the following core values:
Integrity
We are committed to intellectual honesty in our teaching and research. In our
interactions with others, we are open, truthful, and forthright.
Justice
We are committed to the dignity and equitable treatment of all people, respect
for diversity, and promotion of educational opportunity for all. Our conceptualization
of justice includes establishing ethical and caring working relationships inside
and outside the College, and support for diverse academic pursuits while challenging
behavior inconsistent with our core values.
Stewardship
We recognize that we are endowed with the public trust. Our commitment is to
the responsible investment of resources in the pursuit of knowledge, instruction
of students, and provision of service to the people of South Carolina.
Intellectual
Spirit
We value and support a community of scholars who embrace diverse ideas, theories,
and perspectives as they establish policy and conduct the work of the College.
We believe that high standards and achievement in teaching practice, service,
and research nurture and develop the members of the education community to their
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