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I.2 Summarize the professional education unit at your institution, its mission, and its relationship to other units at the institution that are involved in the preparation of professional educators.

Eastern's EPP is housed in the School of Education and Professional Studies (SEPS) and spread between
two departments, Education (EDU) and Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE). The mission of
SEPS contributes to the University's Liberal Arts mission by providing programing in defined
professional areas that engender lifelong learning, inquiry, diversity and social responsibility. The EPP
has 18 full-time faculty, with 9 Professors, 4 Associate Professors, 4 Assistant Professors and 1
Coordinator. The EPP is supported by the Office of Educational and Clinical Experiences, the
Committee for Admission and Retention in Education (CARE), and TK20 to house and manage our
assessments.

The mission of our EPP is twofold: to prepare reflective, responsive professional educators with
evidence-based teaching skills and strategies to support students in their learning and development in a
global community, and to advocate for best practices for all students in diverse educational
environments. We are committed to: Building knowledge upon students' experience, which leads to
learner-centered practice; Instilling an appreciation of individuality and multiculturalism within a
national and global context; Creating and adapting general education environments for all learners,
including those with exceptionalities; Developing open-minded, reflective problem solvers who are
lifelong learners; Student-centered, teacher-facilitated instruction and authentic assessment that integrate
traditional and technology-enhanced approaches; Advocacy for children; and Fostering family and
community involvement. All Eastern undergraduate students complete the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum
and successfully complete an academic major that complements the education profession. These core
liberal arts requirements facilitate a strong and positive inter-departmental collegial atmosphere with
faculty in diverse departments fostering the professional development of our EPP candidates.

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