The College of Education can be reached via email at coeserve@gvsu.edu or by phone at (616) 331-6650.

Office Location

401C Richard M. DeVos Center [map]

401 Fulton St. W
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

(616) 331-6650

Hours

Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The College of Education Student Information and Services Center (SISC) provides central support and information for undergraduate and graduate programs in College of Education.

Undergraduate Services:

• Undergraduate Advising and Program Planning
• Undergraduate Teacher Education Admissions
• Educator Certification
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)
• Undergraduate Field Placement
• Undergraduate Credit Transfers

Graduate Services:

• Graduate Admissions
• Graduation Audits
• Adding Teaching Endorsements
• Graduate Certifications and Endorsement Programs
• Educator Certification
• Graduate Practicum/Internship and Project/Thesis
• Graduate Initial Advising- contact us for scheduling

Data Management and Reporting:

• COE Database Design and Management
• Accreditation and program reporting for Title II, CAEP, MDE, and SPA review
• COE Rubric Assessment Reporting
• MTTC score reports and auditing
• Student Teacher and Principal survey reports
• Coordination of COE websites and internal publications

• Department Director: Annukka Thelen
• Office Coordinator: Carol Gielow
• Associate Director: Jason Cronkrite
• Assistant Director: Alex Jacobsson
• Special Education Placement Specialist: Denise McConnell-Brown
• Elementary Education Placement Specialist: Lisa René Norris
• Secondary Education Placement Specialist: Kym Pawelka
• Placement Database Coordinator: Patrick Perry
• Database and Reporting Specialist: Jeffrey Rollins
• Graduate Education Placement Specialist: Mickie Shannon-Wildt
• Certification Officer: Lucas Treadwell

Student Information and Services Center Contact Directory

Graduate Assistant

• Erika Howard

Student Employees

• Alice
• MaKenzie