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Wednesday, October 15

Mission & Goals Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education

Mission

The mission of the School of Education at St. John Fisher College is to provide a quality educational experience that prepares candidates for distinguished careers in their chosen profession and for leadership roles in a diverse, rapidly changing, and increasingly technological society. To this end, we seek to:

Prepare highly capable and ethically responsible professional educators who are committed to improving educational conditions, opportunities and outcomes for all students.
Prepare candidates who share the belief that all students can and will learn.
Prepare candidates who understand educational theory, research, best practices and the use of various technologies, and how to apply this knowledge in diverse school settings and communities.
Prepare candidates to meet college, state and national standards and requirements for graduation and certification

Goals

School of Education Strategic Plan [pdf]

Goal 1	Provide high quality faculty, programs, services and experiences that prepare candidates to work effectively with all students.
Goal 2	Ensure that all programs of study are aligned with professional, state and institutional standards, and integrate theory with best practice.
Goal 3	Maintain an environment that promotes and supports the understanding of and an appreciation for diversity among candidates, faculty and staff.
Goal 4	Ensure that all candidates, faculty and staff understand and use technology to enhance their effectiveness, and the quality of teaching and learning.
Goal 5	Promote internal and external partnerships that support candidate, faculty, staff, program and practitioner development.
Goal 6	Provide effective leadership that supports continuous improvement of programs, practices and services, and the acquisition of resources.