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The mission of COE is to inspire excellence in pedagogy and scholarship; advance reflective, innovative and collaborative teaching practices to maximize student learning and achievement; promote servant leadership in educational communities and engage a diverse and global community of learners with purpose and passion.

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Learning

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We believe that all students can learn and that educators who inspire excellence engage in best practices and maximize student learning achievements. Effective educators are typically highly experienced and skilled communicators who are dedicated and compassionate, ensuring all students are provided the tools needed to learn to the best of their ability.

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Leading

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We believe education is a powerful tool to purposefully transform and uplift communities. As our candidates find their purpose and calling within education, the college aims to support candidates to reach their God-given potential and fulfill their passion in education by helping them lead with a keen focus on addressing the world’s deep needs.

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Serving

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We believe in the spirit of servant leadership and are committed to serving all candidates by empowering them to become global contributors who change their communities and the world. As faculty, staff and candidates, we believe in serving educational communities with an innovative and adaptive spirit. Leading with a strong dedication to professional conduct, ethics and respect for the diversity of others, excellence for all is achieved.