Our Goals and Needs Wayne State University was incorporated as a state institution in 1956 making us very young when compared to our sister institutions.  Still, we have made significant contributions to higher education in the State of Michigan over the years, and have attained a Carnegie Foundation rating of Doctoral/Research - Extensive;, a distinction held by only four Michigan universities and only 3.8 percent of universities nationwide.  Wayne State University is the only Michigan institution with a teaching, research and urban service mission; of that we are very proud.  To continue to improve our work in these three vital areas we need to do more in private philanthropy.

Every student deserves highly qualified teachers and all schools need excellent teachers, school psychologists, counselors and administrators.  Our needs here in the College of Education relate particularly to providing well-prepared professionals for schools, the bedrock of our society.  Our goal is to provide individuals who are properly prepared to serve the children and young adults in our state.  We also prepare experts in adult learning and workplace learning who enhance the skills of the Michigan workforce.

It costs a great deal to provide the qualified personnel and learning environment all schools deserve.  There are many areas of need in the college for which gifts can make a significant difference, especially in a time of increasing college costs and decreasing state support .  We face many challenges in reaching our goal of providing quality programs in these difficult times.  The university now depends on more private gifts to realize its goals.

We are constantly striving to meet these challenges.  I hope you will take a moment to review the College of Education's Goals for the future.  We are counting on you to become our partner in the challenging and rewarding endeavor of professional preparation in education.  Your help is much needed and much appreciated!

Paula C. Wood

Dean, College of Education.

Wayne First: The Capital Campaign for Wayne State University Wayne State University's Wayne First Capital Campaign has been in its silent phase for several years.  The campaign officially began its public phase in spring 2005.  The College of Education's goal has been set at $11.5 million.

We will be pleased to work with you to develop a gift plan that's right for you. Please contact Joanne Osmer, development officer, College of Education at (313) 577-1664 or josmer@wayne.edu.