Vision, Mission & Values
Page address: http://ed.mnsu.edu/about/framework.htmlVision:
Inspire lifelong learning and professional engagement through racial consciousness, social justice, and inclusion within a global context.
Mission statement:
Prepare professionals through research and evidence-based practices who demonstrate excellence in their profession.
University/College values:
Minnesota State University, Mankato is an innovative, student-centered learning community that values:
- Integrity and respect in the way we conduct ourselves;
- Diversity in who we are and what we do;
- Access to our programs and services that create opportunities for all to pursue their dreams;
- Responsibility to those we serve by providing an education that inspires solutions to society's challenges; and
- Excellence in our academic and non-academic pursuits
Through its conceptual framework, the College of Education has identified a set of professional educator characteristics:
- Innovative: Critical Thinker, Data-based Decision-maker, Life-long learner
- Effective: Competent, Reflective, 21st Century Educator
- Collaborative: Communicator, Interdisciplinary, Teacher Leader
- Relevant: Understands students, Culturally Responsive, Versatile