Dean
Willis Walter

Location
Harris Hall, Room 101

Contact Information
804-524-5742 | wwalter@vsu.edu 

Mission Statement
 

The mission of the College of Education at Virginia State University is to promote quality programs, using current research and technology-based learning to prepare effective reflective practitioners who are competent, caring and culturally-responsive.

Professional Education Programs Unit

The Professional Education Programs Unit is housed in the College of Education. The Unit is the governing body for all programs preparing candidates for careers in the field of education. Endorsement programs are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All endorsement programs are approved by the Virginia Department of Education and the Unit is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), now the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The Unit Head is the Dean of the College of Education.  Departments in the College of Education include: Teaching and Learning; Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; School and Community Counseling; Administrative & Organizational Leadership; and Doctoral Studies.

Unit’s Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework reflects the shared vision for preparing quality educators. The overall goal of the College of Education at Virginia State University, given its underlying vision, mission, and philosophy, is to facilitate the development of reflective practitioners who analyzes the emotions, experiences, and actions of others to create an unbiased learning environment, and serve as advocates for educational justice for all. This goal undergirds the development of successful candidates who are competent, caring, and culturally responsive. Through reflective inquiry, candidates use professional knowledge to enhance learning for all students.

Reflective Practitioners analyzes the emotions, experiences, and actions of others to create an unbiased learning environment and serve as advocates for educational justice for all.

• Competent: Understanding the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the content area(s). Understanding ways to enhance the learning process and learning environment through effective use of technology. Creating learning experiences and environments that make the subject matter meaningful for learners.

• Caring: Showing respect to all learners and empowering them to set achievable goals while maintaining high standards. Demonstrating a commitment to professionalism, continuous reflection, and application of research-based best practices.