About

School of Education
Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Graphic element

Vision Statement

UVU’s School of Education will be an innovative leader in learning, technology, research, and community engagement, students’ first choice for accessible, relevant, re-imagined, and high-quality educator preparation and leadership development. 

Mission Statement

UVU’s School of Education prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching, reflective practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AI integration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities, and industries.

Exceptional Results – We achieve personally and collectively innovative and impactful outcomes.

SOE Core Values Statements

Detail of people reviewing a chart.

Innovation

We continuously reimagine our teaching, research, and community engagement through innovating pedagogy, curriculum, partnerships, technology, and sustainable impact in service to students, staff, faculty, and community.

Woman writing in a notebook.

Exceptional Accountability

We act with integrity and a deep sense of responsibility to serve all learners, stakeholders, and those that our graduates will serve—especially those not historically well served—while upholding the highest professional expectations in student success.

Group of people in conversation.

Inclusion

We foster a community of belonging through intentional design of our environment, pedagogical implementation, and the programs we offer.

Detail photo of open textbook.

Engagement

We create experiences for educators and leaders to actively engage with peers, professionals, and the broader community in their learning.

People in conversation at a desk.

Exceptional Care

Exceptional Care – we demonstrate empathy and understanding through cultivating a collaborative mindset to foster a community of learning through being true to high standards and providing personalized support.

Woman reading a book.

Exceptional Results

We achieve personally and collectively innovative and impactful outcomes.

abstract black and white photo.

Achievement

We perform based on the highest professional expectations, standards, and learning outcomes, always striving to improve through personal reflection and quality assurance.

Living Our Values

Learn how our mission and values come to life through leadership, planning, and accreditation.

Utah Valley University

Follow us to get updates on your next adventure.

Info Request: School of Education