The Education Unit has the leadership and authority to plan, deliver, and operate coherent programs of study within the context of the university, its policies and procedures, and those of the University System of Georgia. Within this context leadership of and authority for planning, delivery, and operation of programs within the Education Unit are collaboratively exercised through the departments, functional committees, Teacher Education Council, and the dean. As the Professional Development School Network matures, more systematic input from unit's P-12 colleagues intro program development, delivery and revision is anticipated.