Education and Recruitment Objectives:

To project and foster a positive attitude toward teachers and teaching

To collaborate with local school district representatives to encourage the early identification and preparation of students who are interested in teaching as a career

To collaborate with middle and high school counselors and parent groups to encourage course choices, proficiency in the written and verbal skills, a 2.5 minimum grade point average, and the following test scores: ACT -- 21+, or SAT -- 990+, or Praxis I (computer or paper test) -- Reading (173), Math (173), Writing (172)

To collaborate with the local school district to implement the ATEAM initiative (Aspiring Teachers, Educators, Administrators, and Mentors) or Future Educator Clubs

To collaborate with Lexington Community College to identify and prepare students for transitioning to the University, eligible for application to a Teacher Education Program

To participate in community projects to build community awareness of the need for diversity in the teaching force and the standards for admission to a Teacher Education Program

To serve as a point of contact to minority students' questions or concerns

What you will find in the Office of Equity and Diversity:
A friendly welcome
General information regarding the college and the community
General advising and survival tips
Scholarship information
A network for academic and social services
Community resources
Committed advocacy