School of Education Strategic Plan
The Mission of the School of Education is to advance equitable educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion.
Strategic Goals
Foster research of impact
Develop educators of impact
Add community value and build upon community wealth
Cultivate educator giving
Strengthen internal systems and facilities
Objectives
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Support and engage in world-class research which cultivates and increases strengths-based, student-centered, just, and inclusive, education in our region and beyond.
INITIATIVES PROGRESS Build faculty grant-getting capacity by strengthening external partnerships and relationships with granting organizations (e.g., Spencer Foundation, National Science Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation; Irvine Foundation, UC Hellman Fellowship, California Endowment) Strengthen and lengthen doctoral student support Elevate and promote faculty research Build adequate, integrated information sharing and reporting systems Design an Inland Area Education Researcher Consortium centered on the specific educational experiences, questions needs and challenges of the inland valley -
Develop and support future educators, administrators, policymakers, researchers, and leaders across the K-20 education system who implement socially just, evidence-driven, and culturally sustaining principles and practices in their work.
INITIATIVES PROGRESS Conduct systematic UG & Grad program and course offering review Respond to the region and state’s need for early (PK-3) childhood educators and education specialists Respond to the increasing need for mental health educators and professionals- particularly those from communities typically under-served in mental health Respond to the region and state’s needs for an increase in numbers of educators of color Respond to the need for greater university access and success for minoritized K-12 students in the region Increase student participation in national educator/educator researcher fellowship programs -
Systematically develop SOE resources related to practice-based inclusion and equity. Partner with systematically marginalized communities, building upon their strengths to increase educational opportunities and life chances for children and families.
INITIATIVES PROGRESS Build needs-based partnerships with 2-3 key schools/districts and/or Education non-profit/community based organizations Build a culturally responsive/community embedded STEM Education & Equity Initiative Increase the number of cross-unit and signature SOE events to build community and break silos -
Embark on a campaign of strategic philanthropy tailored to the educator-alum.
INITIATIVES PROGRESS Elevate and expand alum awards programs Create campaign tailored to increasing the giving of Teacher-Education alum, UG Majors & MA and Doctoral students focused on participation rates vs. dollar amount -
Improve facility and facility usage and formalize systems and processes with the goal of greater equity and mission actualization.
INITIATIVES PROGRESS Beautify and update current space Reassess current space usage and reorganize in alignment with current needs Systematize processes Provide support for faculty in administrative roles