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UCCS Graduate School Open House [flyer]

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).

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8/19/08

 

2008-2009 Quality and Excellence Community Learning Series

More events to come!

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.

PRSA - Public Relations Society of AmericaFreedom 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

COE Vision

The College of Education at UCCS will be The College of Education for the 21st Century.

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