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Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission 

The GSU College of Education/Professional Education Unit prepares its students to be reflective lifelong learners; advocates for diversity and social justice; and engaged, effective, and transformative educators and mental health professionals.

Our Vision 

The GSU College of Education/Professional Education Unit will be a recognized regional leader in the preparation and ongoing development of educators and of mental health professionals. The College will be especially acclaimed for its leadership in the following areas:

  • Performance-based assessment practices.
  • Field-based and clinical practice.
  • Evidence-based process improvement.
  • Achievements in teaching, scholarship, research, and service.

Our Core Values 

  • Education sustains democracy.
  • Education provides powers of concentration and worthy objectives upon which to concentrate.
  • Education is a life-long journey worthy of effort.
  • It is our professional responsibility to create and maintain a learning environment that builds up the human spirit, both socially and intellectually.
  • We remake the world when we share our intellectual ideals, model high ethical standards, embrace human diversity, and engage in civic and professional service.

September 11, 2009