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Administration

Dr. Mark Butler, Dean, College of Education

Dr. Jeremy Watts, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, College of Education

College Vision Statement

The Mission of the College of Education is to prepare men and women to become Christ-centered “educators who are builders of knowledge, values, and community” by nurturing the development of character, servant leadership, and cultural engagement.

Education

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Faculty

Dr. Julie Smart, EdD Program Director
Dr. Scott Turner, Assistant Professor
Dr. DeeDee Washington, Assistant Professor

Support Staff

Ms. Deanna Burns, Academic Success Advisor
Ms. Brenda Gray, Coordinator of Graduate Education
Ms. Nancy Pelissier, Graduate Clinical Supervisor
Ms. Melissa Ripley, Academic Success Advisor
Ms. Christie Smith, Administrative Assistant

Mission Statement

Programs

• Educational Systems Leadership, Ed.D.
• Leadership and Learning: Curriculum and Instructional Leadership, EdD
• Leadership and Learning: School and Community Leadership, EdD

• Educational Systems Administration, Ed.S.

• Elementary Education, MAT

• Education (Non-Certification), MEd
• Education: Administration and Supervision, MEd

Instructional Design and Learning Technology

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Faculty

Dr. Josh Herron, Dean of Online and Continuous Learning & IDLT Program Director|
Dr. Katie Wolfe, IDLT Assistant Program Director & Learning Experience Designer
Prof. Andria Carpenter, Director of Professional and Lifelong Learning
Dr. Benjamin Deaton, VP of Technology, Online Learning, and Innovation
Dr. Chad Treado, Associate Director of Center for Innovation and Digital Learning
Dr. Laurie Hillstock, Part-Time Faculty

Support Staff

Mrs. Linda Clark, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Amy McCoy, Academic Success Advisor

Mission Statement

A collaborative effort between the College of Education and the Center for Innovation and Digital Learning, the Instructional Design and Learning Technology graduate programs prepare students to be leaders in innovative learning environments. Students in these programs will learn to apply the most effective instructional design practices, develop learning materials by applying instructional design theory, and evaluate and integrate emerging technologies. Graduates will implement and shape technology-enhanced learning initiatives within a variety of contexts.

Programs

• Educational Systems Leadership, Ed.D.
• Leadership and Learning: Curriculum and Instructional Leadership, EdD
• Leadership and Learning: School and Community Leadership, EdD

• Educational Systems Administration, Ed.S.

• Elementary Education, MAT

• Education (Non-Certification), MEd
• Education: Administration and Supervision, MEd

• Instructional Design and Learning Technology, M.S.

• Online and Mobile Learning, Certificate

Programs

• Educational Systems Leadership, Ed.D.
• Leadership and Learning: Curriculum and Instructional Leadership, EdD
• Leadership and Learning: School and Community Leadership, EdD

• Educational Systems Administration, Ed.S.

• Elementary Education, MAT

• Education (Non-Certification), MEd
• Education: Administration and Supervision, MEd