The faculty and students of the Department of Educational Leadership share a commitment to the principles associated with respect for self and others, the pursuit of academic excellence and a belief in the value of inclusion, diversity and social justice.

The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to contribute to the personal and professional growth of current and potential leaders who serve educational agencies or individuals in a variety of settings. It seeks to develop and sustain a commitment to positive social change; excellence in both understanding the need for, and implementing, the highly developed decision making and people skills associated with leadership in education; a belief in the power of lifelong learning, inclusion and human dignity; and exemplary standards of ethical and professional behavior.

Adopted December 1, 2005