College of Education and Social Services at The University of Vermont
Our mission is to (1) educate and prepare outstanding professionals in education, social work, and human services; (2) engage in policy relevant scholarship of highest quality; and (3) provide exemplary professional service within the state of Vermont, nationally, and globally.
Our actions are designed to promote a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families and communities.
Our strategy builds on the College’s historic prioritization of teaching, research, and service that are student-centered, family-focused, community-engaged, culturally competent and collaboratively designed.
We are passionate and deeply committed to student engagement and success within a culture of academic excellence, innovation, experiential learning, inclusion and social justice.
Through ongoing faculty-student mentoring and scholarship, diverse field experiences and meaningful service learning opportunities, students are uniquely positioned to make a profound impact on the world by improving lives, strengthening communities, and effecting societal change.