NIU’s M.S.Ed. in Educational Administration is going 100% online next fall for those future school principals who prefer that mode of course delivery. And, for those who would rather earn their master’s degrees in a hybrid structure with classroom and virtual settings,
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Congratulations to these members of the NIU College of Education family! Tiffany Puckett, assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations, was nominated and voted in as a member of the board of directors for the Education Law Association.
Read moreAdministrative Aide Position
The Office of the Dean in the College of Education at Northern Illinois University seeks candidates for an administrative aide. This position serves as the primary administrative department support for multiple academic departments within the College of Education. This position has primary
Read moreUruguayan teachers visit NIU, nearby schools to gather ideas for improvement
After two weeks of visiting schools in DeKalb, Rochelle and the Chicago suburbs, 20 teachers from Uruguay made their way to Rockford. Their destination – Lincoln Middle School, opened in 1927 and located adjacent to the city’s historic Midtown District – provided
Read moreMessage from the Chair
Greetings from the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations (LEPF) and happy spring! It is great to connect with you once again and share news of the updates, events and ongoing initiatives occurring in the department. Over the recent months, we
Read moreLEFP Alumni Accomplishments
Congratulations to these graduates of the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations! Cory Burke, B.S.Ed. Elementary Education, ’05, and M.S.Ed. Educational Administration, ’10, has been named principal of Hinsdale Middle School in Community Consolidated Elementary District 181. Bringing experience at the
Read moreNIU celebrates spring commencement
Congratulations to our newest NIU College of Education alumni! Three of our amazing graduates were featured in videos shown during the ceremonies. Meet Madelyn Mackey, who earned her B.S. in Sport Management … … Javon Davis, who earned his M.S. in Kinesiology
Read moreOpen to surprise: Leslie A. Sassone steps into ‘uncharted’ territory of retirement
Leslie A. Sassone had no clue of what she might find when she clicked on the familiar face of Special Education major Andriana Williams in the Huskie Spotlight section of the NIU homepage. But there it was. Responding to a question asking
Read moreSalute! College honors six faculty, staff with annual awards for excellent work
Recipients of the annual College of Education awards have been chosen. Please enjoy learning more about them and reading excerpts from their nomination and supporting letters. In-person recognition and presentation of awards will occur in August during the fall All-College Meeting. •
Read moreFive COE instructors set for retirement
Congratulations to these College of Education instructors who are retiring this spring! The group includes Kathy Brosier, Laurel Burman, Jan Hart, Jean Searls and Marc Sgro, instructor in the Director of Special Education program. Several shared memories and reflections on their time
Read moreP-20’s Jason Klein joins college, begins dual role leading education partnerships
The NIU College of Education and the NIU Center for P-20 Engagement in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development are embarking on a new partnership to maximize the university’s impact on learners of all ages in Illinois schools, community colleges,
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Congratulations to these members of the NIU College of Education family! Xiaodan Hu, assistant professor of Higher Education in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education, is the recipient of an American Educational Research Association Grants Research Award for “A Head Start
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