Priorities & Milestones

2019-20 RESEARCH FUNDING & GRANTS

This represents all funds awarded from sponsored activity and grants from July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.

Launched the online Ed.M. in C&I with two concentrations in Bilingual/Bi-Cultural and Digital Learning
Supported bilingual faculty in Campus Board applications for ground-breaking research with diverse learners
Received funding from the Bureau of Educational Research to conduct cutting-edge COVID-19 research
Supported DELTA faculty in successful NSF grant applications
Designed seven new courses for the Computer Science Education endorsement
Implemented new course in Technology Applications for current teachers
Designed new synchronous and asynchronous courses for online master’s degree

Hired two new tenure-track faculty members in evaluation and mixed methods
Our Counseling Psychology Program (CPP) entered its 35th year of APA accreditation and is rated fourth in the nation by CounselingPsychology.Org
Admitted largest cohort of QUERIES student in nearly a decade

Launch a suite of online courses in data analysis and visualization in R
Continue to strengthen the Counseling Psychology program with new faculty hires
Clarify and refine departmental priorities and strategic plan through the departmental review process
Deliver high-quality instruction and mentoring remotely and in alternative formats throughout the duration of the pandemic

Hired two tenure track faculty who focus on high incidence disabilities
Received multiple Office of Special Education Program (OSEP) leadership and preparation grants
Faculty held key leadership positions in national organizations, received numerous awards for their research, mentoring, and public engagement, and were actively involved on state and community boards and committees

Increase Special Education faculty’s online presence
Redesign course offerings and fieldwork to provide students with innovative online instruction that delivers high quality instruction during the pandemic
Enable students to complete their degree requirements on schedule through flexible coursework and sustained support from department faculty
Continue seeking external grants that position us to impact the state and nation

Hired seven new faculty
Formalized recognition of faculty diversity and equity work in research, teaching, and service in annual reviews
Collaboration with the National Cancer Institute to focus on a graduate certificate of specialization in cancer care education for underrepresented populations
Developed new graduate Certificates of Specialization in Community College Leadership and Digital Learning Systems
Developed a graduate Certificate of Specialization in Online Teaching in Higher Education Environments for additional skill development in response to COVID-19 and ensuring quality online teaching training
Established the Graduate Student Advisory Committee
Aligned Ed.D. degree offerings among campus, off campus, and online programs to maximize student experience

Restructure EPOL concentration areas to align with faculty research and teaching strengths, continuing to provide quality graduate student experiences
Be responsive in this COVID-19 moment to research the effects of the pandemic on our society’s most vulnerable populations and address systemic racism in education
Provide effective mentoring and support for faculty and students