Vision

The USF College of Education envisions itself as a leader in regional, national and international education.  Leadership in education encompasses:

• Academic excellence
  
• Research, scholarship, and inquiry that renews the educational process
  
• Collaboration that serves communities, institutions, and individuals
  
• Preparation that builds on academic excellence, scholarship, clinical practice, and collaboration and that contributes to a just and productive society.

Mission

To fulfill its vision, the College of Education is committed to:

• offering challenging learning opportunities in a supportive and diverse environment;
  
• creating and supporting research, scholarship, and inquiry in education;
  
• preparing the next generation of educators, scholars, and leaders for pK-12 and the professoriate through exemplary undergraduate and graduate degree programs;
  
• serving the community through collaborative relationships; and
  
• working with schools, agencies, and communities to offer programs that prepare professionals who work competently, collaboratively, and ethically to improve educational outcomes for all.