Mission, Goals and Objectives
The STEM Education Center at Saint Xavier University's Orland Park campus is an initiative aimed at strengthening the quality of STEM education, increasing the number of students graduating in STEM disciplines to meet local and national workforce needs, and building the university's capacity to advance knowledge in STEM disciplines.
Increase the number of well-qualified STEM teachers in south suburban schools in the Chicago metropolitan area by providing professional development opportunities for teachers
Improve the knowledge and skills of university faculty who prepare teacher candidates in mathematics, science and technology
Increase the number of teachers and students who participate in programs that encourage careers in STEM fields
Provide professional development experiences that will enable educators to deliver relevant, standards-based programs of instruction that model the reality of the workplace
Attract and advance a diverse population of STEM students who can effectively meet the challenges of our nation's science and technology needs
Connect school and universities to promote mutually-beneficial partnerships that support the needs of today's society