College of Education
Galileo Project to begin
The UCCS - Galileo Middle School Partnership (D11) is a collaboration between the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the middle school specifically involving Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT).
8/19/08
Dr. Cheesman receives teaching award
On July 26, 2008, the Council for Exceptional Children selected Dr. Elaine Cheesman to be the recipient of its Colorado Teacher Education Division's Teacher Educator Award.
8/5/08
Catherine Kelly helps Gazette reporters on kindergarten preparation
7/21/08
2008-2009 Quality and Excellence Community Learning Series
Invited Presentation by Dr. Eugene García, Dean of Arizona State University’s College of Education
"Early Educational Opportunities for ELL Students and their Families Generates Achievement Gains"
Dr. Barbara Swaby Endowed Professorship - Fundraising Campaign
In collaboration with the University of Colorado Foundation and the College of Education, this endowed professorship honors not only Dr. Swaby, but the individual who will hold this position.
Dr. Barbara Swaby has been changing lives one child at a time. For more than 30 years, she has worked with thousands of children. Her contributions and accomplishments span the local, state, national, and international levels. [more]
To see more information about supporting the Dr. Barbara Swaby Endowed Professorship-Fundraising
campaign please click below:
University of Colorado College
of Education Foundation page
View the video: So You Want to Be a Teacher?
College of Education eNewsletter
More on our new Leadership Program
College of Education Accomplishments
President's Award
The College of Education has received the 2007
President's Diversity Award in the academic unit category.
Freedom Song
"Freedom's Song" received the 2006 Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation from the Public Relations
Society of America."
College of Education Vision, Mission, and Goals
- Dean, College of Education, La Vonne I. Neal
- Associate Dean, College of Education, Lindy Crawford
- 2007-2008 Student Dean of the College of Education, Stephen Swanson
COE Vision
COE Mission
To serve a diverse, inclusive citizenry of lifelong leaders / learners through the following:
- Unexcelled undergraduate and graduate professional programs which promote high standards of professional practice.
- The development, implementation, and expectation for the demonstration of the best research-based instructional practices in the preparation of professional educators.
- The support of individual and collaborative research, creative work, professional development, and service efforts within and outside the College and University that contribute to knowledge of best practice and student achievement.
- An academic culture that supports and reinforces ethical and professional practice.
COE Goals
- Customer Service
- Organically linked to the community
- Professional development of faculty, staff, & students
- Research
- Entrepreneurial model to finance activities
- Enhance the use of technology
"Intention without action is insufficient." - Dr. Geneva Gay