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I have been in the “school” business for many years, and I have found at all levels of education that stress, emotions, and tempers often tend to elevate as the end of the academic year draws near. You may have noticed my intentional use of the words (or forms of) wind, sour, and attitude in the second sentence. Take a moment to reflect on your state of mind as our academic year comes to an end. When the wind blows, are you motivated to build walls to block it, or windmills to harness its energy? When life gives you lemons, are you frustrated and down, or do you use them to make lemonade? Lastly, attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching? Our actions not only affect us, but also those who associate with us. |\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>In This Issue\u003Cbr>Why, Values, Beliefs, Vision, and Mission\u003Cbr>Assessment, Accountability, &\u003Cbr>Accreditation Strategic Planning Students Curriculum & Instruction\u003Cbr>Faculty and Staff Research Professional Service Calendar\u003Cbr>Follow us\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>[wtamu.edu/coess](wtamu.edu/coess)\u003Cbr>What We Do Matters!\u003Cbr>Student enrollment and headcount challenges are not unique to West Texas A&M University, nor are they unique to our college. I found this news story to be interesting and worthy of sharing. I hope you enjoy it.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>• Higher education degrees unlock pathways into career fields where people can excel.\u003Cbr>• Americans with a degree are more likely to say their job is a good fit.\u003Cbr>• Positive correlations were found between health and education.\u003Cbr>• Advanced education leads to higher likelihood to vote and serve communities.\u003Cbr>• Bachelors degreed individuals make about $1 million more over a lifetime than HS graduate counterparts. |  |\n\n\n| WHY | VALUES | BELIEFS | VISION | MISSION | Revisioning the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Why?\u003Cbr>Everything we do in the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences centers on our deep-held belief that knowledge is key to shaping a better future for the people who comprise our society. In short, we do what we do because people matter! | Our Why, How, and What\u003Cbr>How? What? |  |\n|  |  | Through a combination of traditional and online course offerings coupled with meaningful engagement in internships, practicums, clinical experiences, research, and service, we avail opportunities for individuals seeking advanced credentials to positively impact society. We offer high-quality, competitively priced degree and certification pathways for traditional and nontraditional students leading to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees, in addition to an array of professional certificates in Education and the Social Sciences. | We contribute to the advancement of society by developing professionals to lead, serve, and educate. |\n\n|  | ALIGNMENT |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| WHY | VALUES | BELIEFS | VISION | MISSION | As a college within the university, it is important that our values (and beliefs), vision, and mission align with the university’s. 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