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Equip educators and professionals to take on leadership positions and champion causes in educational environments, while fostering critical thinking, embracing diversity, advancing social justice and community service, and providing leadership that benefits the profession, local communities, and society to enhance student growth and learning. Connect teaching, research, and service seamlessly. Demonstrate reflective practices in our instruction, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Support University of Oklahoma students in their academic and career growth at both foundational and advanced levels. Guide OU students in evaluating diverse educational approaches, shaping their own philosophies through academic exploration, and implementing methods aligned with their beliefs. Cultivate strong, adaptable programs through partnerships with universities and communities. Strengthen alignment across programs, departments, colleges, and the university. Establish, pursue, and maintain focused, evolving research initiatives. Generate and share high-quality scholarly work that meets rigorous academic standards. Disseminate knowledge and expertise globally, nationally, regionally, and locally through professional networks and stakeholder groups. Nurture faculty growth and retention by fostering a cooperative departmental culture. Promote diversity and social justice within our academic programs, the education field, and broader society.