TRIO Program receive five year funding
Three TRIO programs at Grand Valley, including the TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Services, received federal grants totaling $4.5 million over five years to continue supporting students.
Published September 3, 2020
Student Wins First Place at National Event
A student from the GVSU Educational Talent Search program won first place at the 31st annual National Student Leadership Congress.
Published August 3, 2020
Students Excel at Education Summer Camp
In June, twenty-eight Battle Creek Central High School students participated in an online camp to explore careers in education. The camp was part of the College of Education's partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools.
Published July 21, 2020
Niu-Cooper awarded for ESL work
Dr. Rui Niu-Cooper received the Community Engaged Teaching Faculty Excellence Award from Campus Compact of Michigan for her civic contributions to ESL learners in the community.
Published June 5, 2020
GVSU provides free educational resources
GVSU collaboration supports K-12 school teachers by providing free educational resources and access to webinars that focus on the essentials of literacy instruction.
Published May 12, 2020
Creating educational materials for parents
Maggie Goebel, a Spanish elementary education major, is one of many GVSU educators working to create educational material for parents.
Published April 2, 2020
LiveText Discontinued
The College of Education is discontinuing our use of LiveText, the college's assessment and e-portfolio system. Grand Valley State University is adopting a central assessment system, Blackboard Learn, with plans to implement in Fall 2020.
Published March 27, 2020
Master's Programs Ranked #1 in State
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.
Published January 16, 2020
Outreach Center Opens in Battle Creek
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.
Published January 8, 2020
Education Faculty in University Leadership Roles
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.
Published January 6, 2020
New books for schools through Michigan Literacy Project
New books can be rare for students in under-served districts. The College of Education's Michigan Literacy Project is changing that.
Published December 18, 2019
GVSU addresses teacher shortages through partnerships
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.
Published November 20, 2019
Soman named dean of College of Education
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.
Published September 18, 2019
Education faculty featured on national broadcast
Dr. Ellen Schiller was recently featured in "The Academic Minute." The segment was broadcast on stations nationwide and shared online at academicminute.org.
Published June 24, 2019
GVSU Partners with Battle Creek Public Schools
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.
Published May 13, 2019
Celebrating Women Awards recognizes two Education staff
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.
Published March 29, 2019
CAEP accreditation reviews COE
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.
Published March 12, 2019
Reading & Literacy recognized as top online program
The Online M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy program is recognized as a Best Online Master's program.
Published March 6, 2019
Safe Learning Environments Panel Discussion
Samantha Fuentes, a student survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, was a featured guest at a panel discussion on school safety.
Published February 28, 2019
Perhamus appointed GVSU Director of Civil Discourse
Lisa M. Perhamus has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Program for GVSU.
Published February 7, 2019