The Integrated Science Program went through an extensive University
Self-Study in the Fall 2015 semester. It critically analyzed data
related to the Student Learning, Student, Faculty and Program Goals
identified in our previous Strategic Plan. During that process we
identified strengths and weaknesses in the Program and targeted key
areas for future strategic progress. The objectives identified in the
current Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 represent key areas where we feel
progress can and must be made in the Program to increase its visibility
and continue its excellence in training future science teachers.
Mission
The Integrated Science Program provides rigorous
preparation of pre-service teachers and supports optimal professional
development for in-service teachers in science content and pedagogy
while promoting scholarly excellence in science education. We advocate
for the development of a scientifically literate society.
Vision
The Integrated Science Program prepares science teachers for a diverse
and changing world. We are dedicated to rigorous and inclusive standards
for content knowledge, teaching skills and professional expectations The
faculty in the Integrated Science Program serves as leaders in science
education for our units, university, region, state, nation, and the world.
Value Statement
We value:
· The development of inquisitive and reflective practitioners in
science education.
· Rigorous standards for teaching and learning.
· Innovative, inquiry-based teaching practices.
· A collaborative and integrated teaching and learning
community.
· Continuous assessment of student outcomes to guide and improve
science instruction.
· Access to quality science education for a diverse student population.
· The synergistic relationship of teaching, scholarship, and
service.
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.