Our Mission, Vision and Values

The College of Education & Human Sciences is a one-of-a-kind college in Nebraska—and one of only a handful of colleges in the country —that combines the fields of teacher education; educational psychology; individual and family development; consumer sciences; counseling; leadership and administration; nutrition and health; special education; communication disorders; and textiles, clothing and design into a single college aimed at improving people's lives. The interrelated and multidisciplinary nature of the College promotes innovative ways of looking at issues, asking questions, and seeking solutions to complex problems.

Mission
The College of Education and Human Sciences is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities and to strengthening the relationships among them.


Values
In pursuing our mission, the faculty, staff, students, and graduates of the College of Education and Human Sciences are guided by shared values that inform every aspect of our work.

Specifically, we value:
• Excellence in all aspects of the life of the College;
• Innovation, creativity, and curiosity as we address the complex issues facing individuals, families, schools, and communities;
• Respect for diverse people, ideas, voices, and perspectives;
• Multidisciplinary approaches to scholarship that integrate teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and creative activity, outreach, and service;
• Working together to positively impact the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities;
• Partnering with people in the community to support the mission and vision of the College of Education and Human Sciences;
• Combining the strengths of a research and land-grant university by emphasizing both the creation of new knowledge and its application to human and community needs.

Vision
The College of Education and Human Sciences is a vibrant, diverse community unified in its commitment to improving people’s lives. Here people with varying interests, backgrounds, roles, and talents thrive and each member’s contribution is respected, supported, and valued.

In CEHS, we:
• Enact our values in every aspect of our work;
• Model excellence in teaching and learning, research, outreach, service, support, and administration;
• Successfully integrate the missions and traditions of a research university with those of a land-grant institution;
• Enact our mission in ways that make the College and its graduates distinctive;
• Earn national and international recognition for advancing knowledge, discovering solutions to critical societal problems, developing professionals for the field, and enhancing the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities.