• A literate and educated citizen is a vital human resource to a democratic society.
  • Teaching and learning should be informed by scholarly research and effective practice.
  • Inter-disciplinary programs should be used to enhance human learning, growth, and development across the life span.
  • All people are entitled to a high-quality education, sensitive to individual dignity, professional integrity, and a positive and nurturing environment.
  • Technology should be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and outreach to the state, nation, and the world.