Students in their second professional semester (diversity block) will have the opportunity to collaborate with 5th grade students and STEM teachers from Golfview Elementary School in CUSD 300, Carpentersville, Illinois, for two days. This collaboration will provide science literacy hands-on experiences in
Read moreTech Talk: Putting the NIU Calendar in your Outlook Calendar
By Steve Builta As we near the end of 2016, it’s time for one of my annual tasks. Each year, I take the printed NIU holiday calendar and manually transfer the information from the printed document into my calendar. While this project
Read moreStrategic Action Planning Coming to the COE
In our recent All College meeting, Dean Elish-Piper announced that we will be partnering with the Center for Governmental Studies at NIU to facilitate a strategic action planning process for the college. Dean Elish-Piper introduced the need for the process by explaining,
Read moreCollege of Education FIT Advantage Program
As a member of the NIU College of Education you are provided with a fantastic health and fitness benefit—the College of Education FIT Advantage Program! With this benefit, the COE Dean’s office will pay for your first semester membership fee to the
Read moreWelcome new hires!
The College of Education welcomed 15 new faculty and staff members to the team at the recent All College Planning meeting held on Tuesday, August 16th. As you have the opportunity, please introduce yourself and help them feel welcome.
Read moreGold medals are not the only reason to get youth involved in sport
Written by Paul Wright, Lane/Zimmerman Endowed Professor The 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil have given us the opportunity to marvel at the heights of human potential. We have been able to watch amazing displays of athleticism and skill from the most elite competitors
Read moreCollege of Ed names Walker Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
David Walker has been named associate dean for Academic Affairs at the NIU College of Education. Currently a professor in the Educational Research and Evaluation program within the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment (ETRA), Walker’s research interests include statistical code
Read moreCollege of Ed names Pitney Associate Dean for Research, Resources and Innovation
William A. Pitney has been named Associate Dean of Research, Resources and Innovation at the NIU College of Education, effective July 1st. Currently a professor in the Athletic Training Program within the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, (KNPE), Pitney’s research focuses on employment
Read moreNIU teacher candidates spend time in Chicago and Texas classrooms
Teacher candidates visit Altus Academy On April 28th a group of Elementary Education teacher candidates traveled to Altus Academy in Chicago. Altus Academy provides college preparatory education to 2nd-8th grade students from historical minority groups, low-income families, and first generation college graduate
Read moreCollege of Ed names Conderman chair of the Department of Special and Early Education
Greg Conderman has been named chair of the Department of Special and Early Education (SEED) in the College of Education effective July 1st. Conderman has been serving as acting chair for SEED since last June. Dean Laurie Elish-Piper offered her congratulations, stating “Dr. Greg Conderman
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