Welcome to the College of Education and Professional Studies

The College is dedicated to enhancing student learning and performance. We value collaboration, interaction and partnerships with schools and other agencies. The new Walker D. Wyman Education Building is home to the College. Its heart is a large, open Educational Technology Center, surrounded by twelve glass-walled technology enhanced classrooms. With the resources from a PT3 Grant (Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology), the college has incorporated best practices in the use of technology in its programs. Much of the work is done through the Technology Leadership Cadre, a group of pre-service teachers who provide support for students, faculty and PK-12 teachers.

The Teacher Education programs are recognized for their emphasis on field based instruction, the creation and maintenance of partnerships with the PK-12 schools, and the use of technology. These programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The College hosts a Human Development Center that contains a Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic and is home to the Western Wisconsin Partnership, which provides professional development for child welfare workers. Social Work and the Counseling and School Psychology programs are highly respected as a source of quality professionals in the Metro Area. The College reaches out to the community by assisting local schools with hearing screenings and sponsoring events such as the University Health Fair, the Turkey Trot 5K run/walk, and Dance Theatre performances. The college is home to the University Preschool, and the Upward Bound Program. All departments and programs have student organizations.We value our relationships with our students, staff, alumni and community members. I encourage you to visit our campus in person.

Sincerely,

Faye Perkins
Interim Dean