We are committed to preparing professionals using models that incorporate integrated teaching and learning practices to ensure high levels of knowledge and skill, commitment to democratic values, and the ability to work with a diverse population.

As part of the only metropolitan institution in Idaho, the College of Education provides a collegial environment that supports a wide range of research and scholarly activity intended to advance knowledge and translate knowledge into improved practice at the local, national, and international levels.  The College promotes the healthy development of society through outreach, partnership, and technical assistance activities that focus on organizational renewal.  It advances the healthy development of individuals through a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, personal excellence, and respect for individuals.

The College of Education will be a leader in integrated teaching and learning, the advancement of knowledge through research and scholarship, and the preparation of professionals who provide exemplary educational and related services to improve the lives of individuals in a changing and complex global society.