PACE Mission Statement

To develop adult educators who are able to anticipate and respond to the changing developmental issues of diverse adult learners, organizations, and communities.

PACE Guiding Principles and Values

The PACE specialty is guided by a specific set of principles and values that are incorporated into course content and interactions:

  • A commitment to social justice and equity.
  • The empowerment of change agents and agency.
  • The integration of theory, research, assessment and practice.
  • The promotion of sound educational, social, economic, cultural, and environmental leadership and decision-making.
  • The development of reflective practitioners.
  • The fostering of life-long learning within inclusive, interdependent communities.
  • The utilization of appropriate and contemporary resources and technology.