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1. The University of Missouri’s College of Education improves life at all ages and in all callings. If you want to improve lives through learning, discover the breadth of education. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

2. The University of Missouri • Mission Statement • To provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university. We are stewards and builders of a priceless state resource, a unique physical infrastructure and scholarly environment in which our tightly interlocked missions of teaching, research and service work together on behalf of all citizens. Students work side by side with some of the world's best faculty to advance the arts and humanities, the sciences, and the professions. Scholarship and teaching are daily driven by a sense of public service—the obligation to produce and disseminate knowledge that will improve the quality of life in the state, the nation and the world. • Figures about MU • Enrollment 28,253 • Externally Funded Research $191 million • Research and Development $211.8 million • Degree Programs 270 • Online Degrees 36 • Living Alumni,Worldwide 244,147 • Missouri 117,978St. Louis 43,675Kansas City 23,471 • Diversity, More than 100 • Nations represented in the student body The best education from the heart of the nation

3. The University of Missouri • Facts • Academics: MU is one of only 34 public U.S. universities to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities and is also a member of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. • History: The University of Missouri-Columbia was founded in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River, the first public university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. • Tradition: The mascot is the Bengal tiger, and the university’s colors are black and gold. • Scope: MU has 20 schools and colleges and more than 270 degree programs — including 36 online options — to help students reach their career and personal goals. • Ranking: MU is highly ranked in quality and value by U.S. News & World Report, The Fiske Guide to Colleges, and Barron's Best Buys in College Education, among others. • Quality of Life: Money magazine, Men's Journal and MSN.com have all called Columbia, Mo., one of America's best places to live because of its excellent quality of life. • Research: Based on the most recent data from the National Science Foundation, MU ranks No. 1 among all institutions in the Association of American Universities in growth of federal research funding over the past decade. The best education from the heart of the nation

4. College’s Competitive Advantages • National Leader • Ranked 30th nationally, best in Missouri among Public Institutions of higher education by U.S.News & World Report • Nationally accredited programming • Faculty looked to as experts, shape field of education worldwide • Counseling psychology ranks sixth nationally • Many of our programs are available through online and distance learning courses • Major Workforce Provider • Each year, 92 percent of student-teacher graduates stay in Missouri • Last year, 830 degrees were granted • Graduates pursue successful careers as teachers, policy makers, counselors, school leaders, technologists, librarians and more. • The student to faculty ratio is 15-to-1 and the college has 1,139 undergraduate and 2,256 graduate students. • Innovative Partnerships • The Missouri Partnership for Educational Renewal partners the college with 22 school districts across the state to achieve school renewal and excellence in teacher preparation. • MU leads a group of Missouri regional universities in delivering a Doctor of Education (EdD) Program. The program’s goal is to enrich leaders’ competencies so they provide optimal conditions for all learners. • St. Louis Public Schools and MU partner on the New Leaders Program, which is a master’s program that prepares talented leaders for the urban district. • Practical Research • Findings are classroom-ready • Disseminated to the hands of people we serve quickly Discovery, teaching and learning for all

5. A leader in the international education marketplace, MU’s College of Education brings the world to Missouri and Missouri to the world through its programs and partnerships. International Impact • World Relations • The college has developed and fostered relationships with students, scholars and professionals around the world. • Many graduate students are located overseas, taking advantage of distance and online learning options. • The college has 142 international students on campus who join us from more than 30 countries world-wide. • We maintain research, faculty exchange and collaborative agreements with international institutions. • Worldwide Achievements • In Thailand, MU partners with Thailand's Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology to enhance professional development and Prince of Songkla University to study patterns of school violence. • The Department of Special Education assists school teams and leaders in Australia and Canada to implement school-wide positive behavioral supports. • MU's Information Experience Laboratory (IE Lab) and Tamkang University (TKU) established "IE Lab-TKU," a new web usability testing facility in Taiwan. • Our alumni have gone on to teach in Japan, Morocco, Spain, France, Guam, South America, Chad, Africa and West Africa. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

6. Kansas City, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. Columbia, Mo. Columbia, the largest city in central Missouri, is about a two hour drive from Kansas City and St. Louis. Columbia - Missouri - USA Statistics Miles West of New York City: 1,069 Miles East of Los Angeles: 1,743 Missouri Population: 5,817,211 Columbia Population: 94,428 Missouri International Airports: 2 • Where in the World is Missouri? • Missouri is a state in the central region of the United States of America. It is the 18th most populous state and mirrors the demographic, economic and political makeup of the U.S. because of its mix of urban and rural cultures. • Columbia is located between Missouri’s largest cities, St. Louis and Kansas City. • Missouri generally has a humid, continental climate with cool to cold winters and hot and humid summers. It is known as the “Show Me” state. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

7. Discovering New Solutions • We Study and Deliver • The best way to teach mathematics • Methodologies that identify and help students who are at-risk of failure • Ways to improve K-16 science teaching and learning • Methods to increase cultural awareness • The best way to teach reading for struggling learners • How children understand math • A school’s role in promoting mental health • The components of a successful guidance counseling program • How technology can synthesize knowledge • The best way to train future nuclear radiation experts • Qualities of successful school leaders • Students’ transition from community college to university Studies funded through the college’s centers and projects address pressing issues for children, educators and community members. • Fast Facts on Research • The college brings in 16 percent of the university’s external research funding and is ranked 26th (of 480) in the nation for amount of funding received from the National Science Foundation. • The college has 10 faculty members who hold joint appointments, aiding in their ability to conduct cross-disciplinary discovery. • Last year, the college had 65 joint grants awarded to it and another MU college or school. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

8. Preparing Educators for the Future • Program Facts • 92 percent of education graduates stay in Missouri after graduation • Nine of 10 student-teachers are employed within a year of graduation • The student to faculty ratio is 15-to-1 and the college has 1,139 undergraduate students. • Students are placed in one of 22 MU Partnership for Educational Renewal state school districts to achieve excellence in teacher preparation. • Teacher Development Program • students choose their focus area • Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) • Elementary Education • Middle School Education • Secondary Education • K-12 Education • Special Education • Kudos • Ranked 28th nationally, best in state • Nationally accredited programming • Faculty looked to as experts, shape field of education worldwide • MU leads the way with onsite training: • Students receive practical and rewarding on-site fieldwork training sooner than is traditional, which enhances teaching skills and confidence. • Elementary education and special education majors conduct a full-year internship during their senior year. MU freshmen education majors visit classrooms during their first semester. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

9. Advanced Academic Opportunities The college offers five different degrees for continuing, graduate education: MA, M Ed, EdS, EdD or a PhD. There are endless emphasis possibilities, including mathematics, art, career and rehabilitation counseling, literacy, reading, behavioral disorders, autism, social studies, educational technology, library science, policy, administration and more. • Academic Units for graduate study • Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis • Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology • Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum • School of Information Science & Learning Technologies • Special Education • Did you know? • The college has two times as many graduate students as undergrads. • Many graduate students are located across the country and overseas, taking advantage of distance learning options. • Teacher retention for master’s graduates of MU’s Teaching Fellowship Program is 97 percent after eight years, compared with a national average of 50 percent after five years. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

10. About the Students • Enrollment Facts • The college is home to 125 international students, who join us from 32 countries world-wide. • 25 percent of MU’s students working toward a master’s degree are enrolled in the College of Education. • Elementary and Secondary Education are two of the most popular declared majors on MU’s campus. They consistently rank among the top ten of MU’s 23 degree programs. • The college’s undergraduate students have the fourth highest cumulative GPA on campus, at a 3.24. Enrollment Numbers Fall 07 Term Undergraduate: 1,139 Master’s: 890 Specialist: 98 Doctoral: 557 Total: 2,684 • Education Degrees Granted, 2006-07 • BS Ed: 282 MA Ed: 464 • EdS: 22 EdD: 23 • PhD: 39 Total: 830 • Annual Undergraduate Fees, 2007-08 • Missouri resident, $8,170 a year • Non-resident, $18,116 a year, plus room and board. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

11. Students Making a Difference Pei-Ju Lie, PhD Candidate Educational Technology Cristi Ford, PhD Candidate Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis David Aguayo, BS Ed Candidate Social Studies Education Emily Noelker, Master’s Candidate Teaching Fellowship Program & Special Education Discovery, teaching and learning for all

12. 49,120 Alumni in the Field The College of Education has the largest number of Mizzou Alumni Association members in the University of Missouri System. Bryan Maggard, PhD ’07 MU Associate Director of Athletics, Academic Services Educational and Counseling Psychology Ron Lankford, M Ed ’73, EdS ’76, EdD ’79 Superintendent of Webb City Schools, Mo. and Active Alumni Board Member Emily Geisel, BS Ed ’06 Mathematics Teacher, Columbia, Mo. Columbia Public Schools’ Outstanding First Year Teacher Patricia Buschjost, EdS ’93 Assistant Principal, Loveland High School, Co. National Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year Discovery, teaching and learning for all

13. Serving the Community • What the COE does for you: • Provides after-school programming for kids at the Adventure Club • Tutors young and adult learners through the A Way With Words & Numbers program • Treats depression and other psychological conditions at the Assessment and Consultation Clinic • Tests how people find and use information on web sites at the Information Experience Lab • Fights mental illness through the Center for the Advancement of Mental Health Practices in Schools • Shapes educational policy through outreach to legislators and businesses. • Improves teaching and learning for children with autism spectrum disorders and other neurological conditions through at the Thompson Autism Center. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

14. Priorities • Partnerships — Expand the college’s professional collaboration within and across groups of individuals in all fields, including education, business, medicine, arts and science, and engineering. • Mathematics and Science Education — Enhance MU’s mathematics and science education programs and our partnerships with engineering, which shape the way these subjects are taught nationwide. Improve student understanding of complex, real world mathematics, science and engineering problems. • Information Technology — Expand the college’s current infrastructure to ensure current students, graduates, faculty and staff members can share their IT expertise with community members and colleagues. • Teacher Development— Ensure continued teacher preparedness in that students gain knowledge of what they need to value, know and be able to do to meet the needs of all learners. Attract more men to education through the Mizzou Men for Excellence in Elementary Teaching. • Academic Research — Faculty research shapes the way educators understand and deliver coursework. Supporting research — or the discovery of innovative learning and teaching — is making a promise for a brighter future. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

15. Priorities • Literacy — Lead a cross-campus collaboration to improve the way young children learn to read and understand literature, especially among at-risk children and youth. • Internationalization — Increase student exchange and research partnerships with international programs. • Urban Initiatives — Increase the college’s enrichment activities and research partnerships with the St. Louis and Kansas City urban school districts. • Graduate Students — Strengthen doctoral programs to ensure students are the most sought in their field after graduation. • Diversity — Enhance diversity in the composition of the college’s students, faculty and staff by offering student scholarships and endowed faculty positions. Discovery, teaching and learning for all

16. The College of Education improves life at all ages and in all callings. Students receive hands-on, research-based training from experts in the field. Education graduates pursue successful careers as teachers, policy makers, counselors, school leaders, technologists, librarians and more. If you want to improve lives through learning, discover the breadth of education. Discovery, teaching and learning for all