Message from the Dean
This is my last column. I will be leaving the deanship of the College of Education at TCU at the end of May after eight years. And what a wonderful eight years it has been. Of course the most obvious highlight of this time was the opening of the new Betsy and Steve Palko Hall and the restored Bailey Building within the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation Education Complex. The College of Education now prepares educational professionals in the most beautiful and effective buildings on campus. But the work of the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of our college has allowed us to accomplish so much more to help TCU students become better teachers, administrators, and counselors as well as to improve the skills of practicing educators in the Metroplex. (more)
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TCU announces multi-million dollar gift for the Andrews Institute of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education
The Institute of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education in TCU’s College of Education announced this week that it has received a $5 million endowment gift from Paul and Judy Andrews to help address the national problem of deficiency in mathematics and science education in K-12 schools. In recognition of the gift, the Institute of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education was named the Andrews Institute of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education.(more)
College of Edcuation's dean to retire at end of current academic year
The dean of TCU's College of Education, Dr. Sam Deitz, will retire at the end of the 2007-2008 academic year after serving TCU for eight years. Dr. Mary Patton, the College of Education's associate dean, will serve as the interim dean during the 2008-2009 academic year while a national search for a new dean is conducted. (more)
Events
Brian Brazil receives Excellence in Education Award
Brian Brazil ’88 was the 2008 recipient of the Excellence in Education Award given by the TCU College of Education Alumni Association. The 15th annual award program was held in April 2008 at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni and Visitors Center.(more)
College Bound a Success
More than 450 students from Tannahill Intermediate School got a first-hand glimpse of collegiate life at TCU when the College of Education’s Center for Urban Education hosted College Bound for sixth graders. (more)
Starpoint School helps raise funds for infant's surgery
Education majors, members of the Greek community, students at the Starpoint School and others attended the "Grillin' for Garrett" event at the Starpoint School. (more)
Accolades - We want to hear about you!
This section provides news and notes from our faculty, staff, alumni and students.(more)
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We need more male teachers in K-5 classrooms
More than 60 percent of all marriages end in divorce. On any day, a quarter of America’s children are living in single parent homes, usually with a female head-of-household. Over two million cases of battered women are reported each year, as are another two million cases of child abuse. (more)
Many science teachers don't understand nature of science, study finds
Many middle and high school science teachers lack understanding of evolutionary theory and the nature of science itself, according to research by Mark Bloom, instructor of biology and Dr. Molly Weinburgh, associate professor of education at TCU. (more)
Support the College of Education: your gift makes a difference
The newly revitalized College of Education Annual Fund provides support and encourages our education students. Contributions provide alumni, friends, parents, faculty, and staff every opportunity to begin and continue their support of the College of Education. Every gift, regardless of size, makes a real difference in the lives of today’s students. Scholarships, faculty development and the advancement of technology are just a few ways Annual Fund gifts make an immediate impact on the College. (more)
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