Congratulations to COE alumni who have recently been promoted: Ann Rondeau was celected as the new president of the College of DuPage Jamie Hooyman was recently named vice provost at North Central Missouri College Maureen Gillette is the new dean of the Seton Hall College
Read moreMary F. English Technology Award recipients attend Learn-IT Conference
The Mary F. English Technology Award was established at Northern Illinois University in September of 2000 by donors Dr. Robert and Mrs. Mary English. The Award assists and supports undergraduate students in the College of Education through professional development opportunities supporting technology
Read moreTwo ETRA graduate courses receive Exemplary Course distinction
Two ETRA graduate courses—Advanced Instruction Media Design and Instructional Technology Program Development—which were designed and developed by ETRA/IT faculty, recently received Exemplary Course distinction from Blackboard Inc. Jason Rhode, Ph.D., Director of the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center at NIU, who
Read moreCollaborating on Outdoor Education
Did you know NIU is home to one of the premier outdoor education facilities in the country, the Lorado Taft Field Campus? In addition to this amazing resource, NIU’s College of Education has faculty expertise and an extensive network of partners working
Read more63 years later, Korean War veteran finally receives education diploma
(This story originally appeared on the NIU Newsroom) The life Robert Roy “Gus” Trantham launched here at Northern in 1949 has taken him around the world – from serving in the Korean War as a U.S. Navy lieutenant, to conducting business in
Read moreNIU Visual Disabilities Program awarded $1.25 million federal grant
(This story originally appeared on NIU Today) Want a challenging and rewarding career with guaranteed employment and free tuition? Thanks to a five-year $1.25 million grant recently awarded to NIU by the U.S. Department of Education, the Visual Disabilities Program of the
Read moreCoE Doctoral Student Forum
On Saturday, April 30, the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations hosted the second annual CoE Doctoral Student Forum at the Naperville campus. The morning’s activities included presentations by Carolyn Law, Thesis and Dissertation Advisor for the Graduate School, and Gail
Read moreSHAPE America honors KNPE’s Paul Wright
(This story originally appeared in NIU Today.) SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) presented its Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award to NIU’s Paul M. Wright, who holds the Lane/Zimmerman Endowed Professorship in Kinesiology and Physical Education. Wright was recognized
Read moreDonor Tea Reception
Over 150 donors, students, faculty and staff gathered last Sunday afternoon at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center for our annual Donor Tea event. The event is held to thank our donors and friends for their support of the College of Education
Read moreSummer Seminar: Online Teaching and Learning
The College of Education is continually looking for ways to assist faculty in their role as teachers. Recognizing the potential of technology in assisting both teaching and learning, the COE continues to invest in new cutting-edge technologies to help improve teaching. But
Read moreCelebration of Excellence
We have worked effectively and collaboratively during 2015-2016 to accomplish many goals. Come and celebrate at our Celebration of Excellence gathering on Wednesday, April 27th. The event will take place from 3:00-4:30 (note the time change) at Anderson Hall 135. We will
Read morePluim named acting chair of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations
Carolyn Pluim has been named acting chair of the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations (LEPF) in the College of Education effective July 1, 2016. Pluim brings years of expertise and experience to the position. Her research interests are focused around the intersections of
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