Department of Leadership & Literacy Studies

The Department of Leadership and Literacy Studies is dedicated to preparing visionary educators, administrators, and scholar practitioners who lead with integrity, cultural responsiveness, and a deep commitment to equity. Through our programs, we prepare undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students to become instructional leaders, outdoor educators, literacy advocates, and higher education professionals. Grounded in sociocultural perspectives and guided by our core values, we engage students in rigorous coursework, applied research, individualized mentorship, and experiential learning that connects theory to practice across diverse educational contexts.

Our Mission & Core Values

The mission of the Department of Leadership and literacy Studies is to develop exemplary and reflective teachers, leaders, and scholar practitioners for an ever-changing world.

Therefore, we commit to the fol lowing core values:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We embrace and advocate diversity and inclusion as core values, striving t hrough our work to be change-makers who create and deliver programs where equity, access, and opportunity are available to everyone.

Community: As participants in diverse and social communities, we engage in civic act ivities to enrich our own lives and the lives of t hose around us.

Collaborative Learning: We co-create innovative and dynamic learning environments to support growth and success for all.

Professionalism: We foster collaboration and collegiality through open communication and the productive exchange of ideas, grounded in respect, t rust, and fairness.