Did you know... The College of Education, with help from its supporters, has been able to:

• develop innovative, award-winning programs
• recruit students from minority and other underrepresented groups to complete degrees in education and become certified teachers
• establish endowed chair and professorship positions, which are the hallmark of major universities and provide stability to a college
• provide students more than 130 scholarships annually, averaging $2,300 each
• Increase the research opportunities for the faculty to enhance knowledge in areas such as reading, science education and child development
• provide computers, software and technology to assist students with curriculum development, technological enhancements, classroom presentation and research skills,
• continually upgrade resources to ensure that students and the faculty and staff are provided with the latest technological advancements
• regularly conduct activities with local school districts to recruit qualified students for our programs
• hold liaison meetings with local school districts to better understand their future needs to assist students seeking employment
• upgrade and enhance resources and services for faculty and students
• upgrade professional training for the workforce through instructional technology programs
• offer more than 40 significant community outreach service activities and programs reaching thousands of metropolitan Detroit children and their caregivers
• understanding what is necessary to participate in and contribute to a complex changing society; to achieve this mission, the College of Education is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service.