Mission, Vision, Values, Goals

Mission Statement To provide leadership and inspiration for learning and human development in urban communities.

Vision Statement To become a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity, and known for excellence in teaching, learning and research.

Values We, the faculty and staff of the UWM School of Education, commit to the following values:

Leadership We value and are committed to exercising leadership characterized by innovation and vision.

Excellence We value excellence in teaching, service and research. We are committed to promoting creative and critical thinking among faculty, students and staff within a culture of inspiration, high expectations, accountability and quality service to students, the university and external communities.

Social and Ethical ResponsibilityWe value honesty, fairness, respect, compassion, and professional and scholarly ethics among faculty, staff and students. We are committed to increasing access to opportunity and promoting social justice.

Diversity We value respect for cultural, individual and role difference, including those due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, family configuration, disability, language, philosophical orientation, and socioeconomic status among others. We are committed to continuous critical reflections of self and practice central to the true spirit of diversity.

Communication and Collaboration We value open communication and collaboration within and across organizational units and with our external communities. We are committed to maintaining a spirit of community where differences of opinion are encouraged.


Goals

• Develop and maintain model collaborative ventures and partnerships.
  
• Recruit and retain a diverse faculty, academic and classified staff and student populations.
  
• Develop infrastructure and support, including innovative technology, for research, teaching, service and partnerships.
  
• Maintain and continue to improve a climate of respect and human dignity.
  
• Increase scholarship and research productivity and their impact.
  
• Model quality instruction and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students.