Mission Statement

Central to the mission of the Educational Research and Evaluation (EDRE) program is a commitment to achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service to various communities. The EDRE program emphasizes high quality teaching and learning and is aimed at preparing students to achieve success in their professional lives and to be active contributors to the academic community. The program is also committed to fostering the highest quality research and scholarly practice in its faculty and students. It also strives to provide research expertise and other forms of service that effectively meet the needs of the School of Education, other parts of the university community, and the broader community. In each facet of its mission, the EDRE program embraces a respect for, and a commitment to, diversity in its various forms.