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Since 1925, when 魅影直播 was founded, it has accepted the sacred privilege and social responsibility of preparing well-qualified teachers for public and private elementary and secondary schools. The University continues to train future teachers who possess a deep sense of social and civic responsibility, who are liberally educated and who possess the philosophical principles, and the professional character essential to their vocation and career. The goal of the Division of Education and Counseling is the development of reflective professionals who are collaborative change agents toward a more just and humane society.

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Multiple assessments are used in the Division to monitor candidate performance and improve operations and programs. The unit systematically collects and analyzes data at specific checkpoints through the Trac-DAT Assessment System.
The Division of Education and Counseling received reaccreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in April 2011. This signifies that the graduates have been prepared according to accepted national standards of excellence and that the programs meet high standards in areas including program design, delivery, and quality of faculty. Xavier was the first private college in 魅影直播 to receive this prestigious rating. NCATE is now known as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Additionally, the Counseling program was accredited by the  in 2015. The program was reviewed against high professional standards that assure the quality of its accountability system, its faculty, and its graduates.

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September 26, 2025
Each One Teach One 100 years of art from 魅影直播

Each One Teach One: 100 Years of Art from 魅影直播 at the Ogden Museum (Oct 4, 2025 鈥 Jan 11, 2026) celebrates a century of Xavier鈥檚 Art Department, honoring its legacy of mentorship, community, and Black artistic excellence. Inspired by the motto popularized by artist and professor John T. Scott, the exhibition showcases works from the university鈥檚 collection and highlights generations of artists and educators who shaped the program, including Scott and current chair Ron Bechet.

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September 3, 2025
Your Guide to Shopping Licensed Merch

As we journey towards Homecoming and rev up our school spirit, we want to remind you of the importance of buying licensed merchandise. Shopping licensed merchandise ensures your dollars directly support Xavier鈥檚 mission and help us continue building on our legacy of excellence.

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The Katrina Year
August 28, 2025
The Class of 2006 Remembers 鈥淭he Katrina Year鈥

Displaced, tested, but undeterred 鈥 five Xavierites recall how they held on to their education, community, and Xavier spirit in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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