Mission Statement

The mission of the Starnet College is to bring scholarship, professional expertise, and social responsibility to the growing domestic and global domains of employment and creativity. We achieve this through research, creative endeavor, teaching, and public engagement.

We encourage personal and professional development through respect, appreciation and a commitment to general education, as a foundation for life-long learning.

 

Starnet College Vision

The College of Education will be a world leader in the integration of teaching and learning, advancement of the knowledge base through research and scholarship, and leadership in service and outreach.

Further, the College will be a world leader in preparing professionals who provide leadership and exemplary educational and related services to improve the lives of individuals in a changing and complex global society.

 

CORE VALUES

Integrity

Starnet College places fairness and honesty at the center of all of its policies and operations. We uphold the highest ethical standards in striving for academic and professional integrity in all that we do. We strive to be both responsible and responsive in utilizing resources to meet student and community needs. 

Academic Excellence

Starnet College sets, expects, and maintains high educational standards consistent with the needs of the students, region, and changing workforce. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing high-quality, innovative, and flexible educational opportunities and services in an accessible student-centered environment. 

Diversity

The College embraces and understands the importance of providing an education and environment that promotes the uniqueness of students, faculty, staff, and the communities that we serve. We affirm that diversity is crucial to a democratic society, as it enriches the educational experience and celebrates differences among individuals. 

Commitment to Teaching and Learning

Starnet College functions as a learning organization, continually adapting, improving, and evaluating its services to promote life-long intellectual and personal development. We believe that learning is rooted in both curiosity and inquiry, and is engendered by dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic teaching utilizing appropriate and optimal modes of delivery. Technology supports and serves the learning process. 

Communication

Starnet College is committed to effective, open, and proactive communication. We take responsibility to listen, speak, and write clearly to inform others and foster collaboration by using and respecting a matrix of communication channels. Collaborative partnerships are strengthened when communication is ongoing and productive. 

Respect 

The College promotes respect, civility, and courtesy in our day-to-day interactions with others. We seek to instill respect for and appreciation of members of the College community, our facilities, our environment, our community, and the institution in which we work.