Overview of Standard 1

The College of Education has as its mission developing "quality educators to teach, lead, and serve in local and world communities." It envisions candidates who have been prepared for "teaching excellence, active scholarship, and social responsibility." The following highlight the unit's commitment to these principles.

1. College of Education candidates exceed most state and university requirements in content area preparation and in field and clinical experiences.
   
   
2. College of Education candidates ranked 3rd among 15 public institutions in the state on three-year pass rates for teacher licensing examinations.
   
   
3. The College received approval for nine Education programs, three of which were voluntary participants in the NCATE pilot program review process.
   
   
4. College of Education candidates consistently ranked in the top categories on unit course assessments, clinical practice, research assessments, and follow-up studies. Assessments were conducted by unit faculty, school faculty, field supervisors, alumni, and employers.