About the Charter Schools Office

The Charter Schools Office

When Ferris State University authorizes a public school academy, it is an endeavor to positively transform the life trajectory of the students who attend that academy. The Charter Schools Office holds as its most fundamental goal that all students be prepared for success in college, work, and life. Test scores and knowledge are important but are not enough to succeed in an ever-competitive and connected global community.

We believe that students must be able to apply knowledge to new situations, and to seek out new information through research skills and technological competence. To accomplish this, each academy must provide an environment to achieve academic excellence by delivering quality programming and instruction for the students it serves. 

VISION

FSU will authorize public school academies that strive to improve the lives of students by demonstrating high-quality performance. 

MISSION

The Ferris State University Charter Schools Office provides quality oversight and support by focusing on the four pillars of academics, finances, operations and governance/compliance. 

CORE VALUES

The core values of the Ferris State University Charter Schools Office are the foundation of our organization’s culture. Our values are static, unchanging, and non-negotiable, built from the belief that learning is a lifelong process and all students can learn. 

Student Learning

As a higher education institution, student learning is in our DNA; we see the opportunities created when students succeed, and we focus our oversight and support efforts on continual student success. 

Excellence

Committed to superior results, we engage in practices that produce the highest quality outcomes in all our endeavors. 

A Collaborative Working Environment

By supporting each other and building partnerships, we encourage a sense of community through cooperation, teamwork and consensus building with our stakeholders. 

Accountability

Accountability leads to academic progress-we believe in being held accountable for our work as an authorizer as deeply as we believe in holding all stakeholders accountable for their work. 

Diversity

Recognizing that stakeholders are made up of diverse populations, we honor diversity of ideas, beliefs, and cultures. 

Integrity and Trust

Our actions are guided by fairness and respect through transparency, effective communication and the building of positive relationships with each other and our stakeholders. 

Opportunities

Through the work we do as a charter school authorizer, we help create learning opportunities and environments by lending support for professional growth and development.