Preparing Educational Leadership Professionals
Ashland University College of Education programs are based on the foundations of education, current research, effective practice, and collaborative relationships with various members of the learning community. Programs are implemented in diverse classroom, field, and clinical settings, blending theoretical and practical experiences with an accent on the individual. The Ashland University Education faculty believe that education and human service professionals are reflective decision makers who merge theory and practice; model ethical behavior; value the individual and unity; embrace tradition and change; and implement the service nature of education in the following ways:
1. Promotes collegiality and works cooperatively and collaboratively with all stakeholders of the learning community (faculty members, students, school personnel, human services professionals, and members of the global community) to improve the condition of the local and larger community.
2. Listens, interprets, and communicates effectively.
3. Understands how human development, cultural diversity, socio-economic conditions and individual differences affect the opportunities of all individuals to learn and contribute to their full potential.
4. Uses and participates ethically in research and leadership studies.
5. Employs a variety of appropriate and ethical assessment techniques to enhance learning and teaching.
6. Exhibits leadership in the integration of technology in teaching, the learning process and assessment.
7. Commits to the lifelong responsibility of academic, ethical, professional, spiritual growth and reflection, and to be engaged in and contribute to the professional and global community.
8. Demonstrates a commitment to service which articulates the school's mission and builds community support for school programs and student welfare.
9. Understands the relationship between schools and community which facilitates effective communications.
10. Provides professional and ethical leadership to ensure compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory standards.
11. Values and promotes individual character and ethical development.
12. Understands the principles of organizational and fiscal management and resource allocation.
13. Understands the concepts of organizational dynamics, redesign, and renewal, and their linkage with transformational leadership.