Mission Statement

The MTSU College of Education prepares students across diverse fields to be transformative leaders and Difference Makers in their communities.

Core Values

Rooted in our mission, the following core values guide our actions, shape our culture, and inform our practices:

• Excellence: We are dedicated to an uncompromising pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Evidence-Informed: We make evidence-informed decisions.
• Growth Mindset: We believe in the human capacity to positively develop and change.
• Impactful Research: We advance knowledge and practice.
• Inclusive Communities: We purposefully create an environment where everyone feels they belong.
• Innovation: We cultivate a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and innovative strategies that equip students, faculty, and partners to become leaders in the ever-changing education landscape.
• Learning-Centered: We center our work around and for learning.
• Service-Minded: We engage in service that positively impacts students, families, communities, and professions.