College of Education
Military mental health free webonair by ACA/APA
Dr. David Fenell, chair of last year's ACA Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, will co-lead a webinar discussion titled Treating Returning Servicemembers: Are Mental Health Professionals Ready?
He will be joined by Dr. Will Wilson, president of the American Psychological Association's Society for Military Psychology. The webinar is being hosted by Capella University.
The discussion will be webcast live on October 13 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Eastern Time.
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10/08/08
UCCS Graduate School Open House
If you are considering graduate school, visit the open house and explore the possibilities here at UCCS.
November 13, 2008, 5:30-7:00 PM in the University Center (UC) Room 303
9/22/08
CRTLC 2009
The 4th annual Culturally Responsive Teaching, Leadership, and Counselling Symposium is set to take place on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at UCCS. This year the theme is "From Innovation to Action."
The College of Education at UCCS, led by Dean La Vonne Neal, would like to invite you to a K-12 symposium developed for local teachers, counselors, and administrators. Come and interact with national experts in the areas of culturally responsive teaching, leadership, and counseling.
Speakers will share instructional strategies and currcula specifically designed to meet the needs of all students, particularly students from diverse cultural backgrounds, students receiving special education services, and students of color.
>> Click here to go to CRTLC homepage
9/12/08
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
2008-2009 Quality and Excellence Community Learning Series
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
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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