An effective and successful Department of Education and Outreach:

• Addresses student learning developmentally and sequentially as appropriate to the student's level and discipline in order to build information literacy, critical thinking, and life-long learning skills.

• Provides a variety of venues, modes, opportunities, and activities in order to recognize and accommodate different learning styles and capitalize on the teachable moment.

• Actively seeks and responds to outreach opportunities in order to have a positive influence on the academic careers of students.