A book club formed in January is part of the College of Education’s sustained work to cultivate a healthy climate of belonging. Director for Equity Eric Junco worked with department chairs Suzanne Degges-White and Bess Wilson to lead their colleagues through a
Read more‘Pay’ up: Chris Lowe pens new collection of stories rooted in modern Deep South
Chris Lowe, director of the College of Education’s Office for Student Success, is celebrating the publication of “Make Some Wretched Fool to Pay: Stories.” Published by University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press, the book’s 15 stories focus on the fraught relationship between
Read moreEarly Childhood Education 2+2 to debut in Fall 2024 at McHenry County College
The NIU College of Education has added another “2+2” agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for community college students. Beginning next fall, Early Childhood Education will become of five NIU majors being offered at the University Center at McHenry County College,
Read moreChris Lowe, Alex Owens begin new roles leading Office for Student Success work
The NIU College of Education’s Office for Student Success is officially under new management. Chris Lowe, who served as assistant director from December through April, is now the director. Alex Owens, who joined NIU in November of 2021 as an academic advisor
Read moreCampus teamwork yields study guides to help Huskies ace state licensure tests
Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) Study Guides are now available at Founders Memorial Library. Passage of the state tests, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education, is required before newly minted graduates can begin their classroom careers. Those claiming multiple endorsements
Read moreCongratulations!
Congratulations to these members of the NIU College of Education family! David Walker, associate dean for Academic Affairs, and Tom Smith, professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment, both received the 2021 “Beyond the Call” award from the Mid-Western
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