Mission

The Center's purpose is to focus attention on entry-level chemistry education and provide information and expertise for educators throughout the world. The Center is an the international focal point of work in
this vital area.

   Goals

•Provide resources. Share the knowledge and skill of faculty/professional staff with our colleagues
  word wide. Serve as a clearinghouse for information pertinent to first-year chemical education.

•Content. Consider which concepts and topics are included in first-year courses and what should be
  included in such courses. What should students learn from the courses?

•Focus On Learning And Communicating. Actively participate in the research, development, testing,
  assessment, and dissemination of information appropriate for first-year chemical education.

•Sponsor Learning Opportunities. Host regional, national and international conferences/workshops.

•Enhance Available Technology. Organize, catalog, and prepare streaming videos of demonstrations,
  laboratory experiments and lessons. Provide access to state-of-the-art molecular modeling, computer
  simulations, animations and drill and practice materials for use in first-year chemistry.

•Create Forums to Promote Professional Growth. Actively support faculty in chemical education.

•Sharing Through Writing. Provide an international forum for disseminating information of interest to first-year
  chemistry on-line and through the ICUC Quartery and The Chemical Educator.