College Of Education

College of Education Overview

The College of Education acts on our shared values of Collaboration, Leadership, Community, Innovation, and Learning by listening to and acting on diverse perspectives and viewpoints. We further enact these ideals through relevant, intensive and fully integrated applied learning experiences for all of our students where they become leaders in a variety of career fields.

CED Mission

The College of Education empowers students and professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for success through education, research, innovation, and community engagement to promote local and global change.

CED Vision

We strive to create a collaborative learning community that enriches lives and strengthens communities through active engagement to promote generational success.

Shared Values

Collaboration

We will encourage collaboration to create opportunities for everyone to contribute to our shared success.

Leadership

We will prepare leaders empowered with the ability to create a lasting impact on the world they are committed to serving.

Community

We will intentionally create a community where meaningful connections invite every person to nurture the potential within themselves and in others.

Innovation

We will empower people to think beyond the status quo and embrace growth mindsets that push our world forward.

Learning

We will demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that amplifies every individual’s potential.

Organizational Chart

College of Education Organizational Chart

Text Version of College of Education Organizational Chart

University leadership

Executive Vice President & Provost
Monica Lounsbery

College leadership

Dean, College of Education
Jennifer Friend

Supporting groups and roles:

CED Student Advisory Group
CED Advisory Board
CED Leadership Team
Recruitment Faculty Fellow: Lyndsey Brown
Retention Faculty Fellow: Daniel Bergman

College administration

Operations & Financial Director: Vanessa Chenault
Academic Program Specialist: Tierra Knox
Business Manager & Executive Assistant: Michelle Critchfield
Licensure Officer: Tierney Mount
Placement & Office Coordinator: Joel Gomez

Associate Dean

Mike Ross

Technology Student Assistant: Mohtasibuddin Mohammed
Corbin Connect
- Leadership Development Faculty Fellow: Christie Henderson
- Emerging Technologies Faculty Fellow: Jay Byun

Assistant Dean

Bobby Berry