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Master's Programs Ranked #1 in State
January 16, 2020
Intelligent.com recently presented Grand Valley State University's College of Education with two awards for Best Master's Programs. The Master of Education in Higher Education and Master of Education in Literacy Studies were ranked #1 for Michigan.
Outreach Center Opens in Battle Creek
January 8, 2020
On January 7, GVSU celebrated the opening of GVSU Battle Creek Regional Outreach Center. A partnership with W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools. The new center provides the community with college and career resources.
Education Faculty in University Leadership Roles
January 6, 2020
Dr. Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury and Dr. Erica Hamilton were recently appointed to serve as Faculty Fellows with GVSU's Office of the Provost and Office of President.
New books for schools through Michigan Literacy Project
December 18, 2019
New books can be rare for students in under-served districts. The College of Education's Michigan Literacy Project is changing that.
GVSU addresses teacher shortages through partnerships
November 20, 2019
Dr. Paula Lancaster, Professor of Special Education in Teaching and Learning, was recently featured on WZZM 13's article/video on the Michigan teacher shortage. The story focuses on how Michigan lakeshore school districts.
Soman named dean of College of Education
September 18, 2019
Provost Maria Cimitile has named Dr. Sherril Soman Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Soman has served as interim dean of the COE since July 2018.
Education faculty featured on national broadcast
June 24, 2019
Dr. Ellen Schiller was recently featured in "The Academic Minute." The segment was broadcast on stations nationwide and shared online at academicminute.org.
GVSU Partners with Battle Creek Public Schools
May 13, 2019
A partnership among Grand Valley, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) will increase regional access to higher education programming, expanding the path to higher education options in Battle Creek.
Celebrating Women Awards recognizes two Education staff
March 29, 2019
GVSU Women's Commission presented awards to COE Staff members Amanda Syers and Bonnie Peterson for their work and positive impact on the lives of women and families at GVSU.
CAEP accreditation reviews COE
March 12, 2019
CAEP (the national Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) reviewed Grand Valley State University's College of Education on March 10, 11, and 12, 2019.