Silverfield College of Education and Human Services Overview

• Vision
• Mission
• Values
• Accreditation

Dean: Stephen Dittmore, Ph.D.
Location: Building 57, Room 360
Phone: (904) 620-2520
Email: silverfield@unf.edu

The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services has long valued its role in the preparation of teaching professionals. The ever-broadening, increasingly diverse needs of society, however, have created a continuing demand not only for qualified teachers, but for other professionals as well. To help meet this demand, the college has expanded its programs. Students may now choose from career paths in teaching in the K-12 school settings, careers in sport leadership, American Sign Language/English Interpreting, disability services, early childhood development and learning, design and technology. The college's theme, "Partnering to Make the World a Better Place," exemplifies the mission to prepare and renew professionals who are equipped to live in pluralistic societies, capable of creating learning communities which focus on continued improvement of the teaching and learning process. Emphasis is placed on application of theory to practice with nearby schools and agencies serving as laboratories for learning.

Vision

The vision of the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services is to be a premier college that is globally recognized for innovative programs and practices, impacts our fields through high quality teaching, scholarship, and service, and prepares graduates who are transformative leaders in their professions.

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Mission

The mission of the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services is to:

• Collaborate with local, regional, national, and international stakeholders to promote transformational learning experiences;
• Establish and nurture partnerships with local institutions and agencies to address the needs of our community, which is inclusive of urban areas;
• Develop and offer rigorous programs of study that promote high standards;
• Use evidence-based practices to prepare effective practitioners who exhibit a professional disposition;
• Contribute to the knowledge base in our disciplines through quality scholarship; and
• Model and foster a commitment to professional growth, critical and creative thinking, and reflective practice.

Values

The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services values:

• Integrity that informs ethical behavior and professional excellence;
• Active engagement in efforts to promote equity and social justice;
• Respect for others demonstrated by caring, compassion, and cultural sensitivity; and
• Intellectual curiosity that leads to professional scholarship and innovation.

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Accreditation

The Teacher Education Unit at the University of North Florida is accredited by:

• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 22036

• Florida Department of Education (FDOE)
• Council on Education of the Deaf (CED)

• Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)

• Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE)

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