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Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies:
Aimee Howley, Ed.D.

Interim Associate Dean for Outreach & Undergraduate Studies:
William E. Smith, Ed.D.

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs & Academic Advising:
Maureen Coon, M.Ed.

Office of the Dean

A Message from Dean Renée A. Middleton

Renée A. Middleton Dean

Welcome! I hope you find that our website provides you with the information you need as you navigate across its pages.

I assumed the deanship of the College of Education on August 14, 2006. I am honored to serve as dean of this accomplished College. I accepted President McDavis’ appointment because the OHIO College of Education and I have shared values. We believe in preparing responsible practitioners, equity, collaboration, multicultural diversity, principled and expert leadership, and high quality research and scholarship.

Our proud 120-year history brings a collective responsibility to continue the College’s legacy of academic excellence in teaching, research and service-oriented outreach. We are a college committed to the following public purposes:

1. Public Education: To supply America’s children, adolescents, youth
   and adults with the tools they need for a successful future
2. Access: To ensure all segments of our society have, in Abraham Lincoln’s words, “the right to rise up”
3. Economic Advancement: To act as an engine for economic growth in our state’s emerging knowledge economy
4. Scientific & Applied Research: To conduct studies that assess and seek solutions to societal problems that inhibit learning
5. Citizenship Education: To strengthen our democracy by producing civically-engaged citizens
6. Accountability & Leadership: To maintain the quality of our graduates and lead the way in education reform that meets our nation’s ever-evolving needs

The Office of the Dean supports College faculty, staff and students who meet these challenges every day, fulfilling the above outlined purposes.

As dean, I pledge to empower our College to achieve four priorities that will position us to better serve our public purposes:

• Sustain and improve school and community partnerships
• Increase and enhance research and scholarship
• Increase contracts, grant development and procurement
• Recruit and retain a diverse faculty and student body

I am proud to be at the helm of a College poised for greatness. We have important plans and great expectations. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, alumni, friend or guest, I encourage you to peruse our site and drop me a line. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Renée A. Middleton, Ph.D.
Dean

 

About the Staff
The staff members below support the mission of the College of Education through their dedication and commitment.

• Candy Bradley, Executive Assistant to the Dean
• Debra Fanning, Administrative Associate
• Connie Patterson, Assessment & Academic Improvement
• Kaylin Kopcho, Development
• Beth Lydic, Administrative & Financial Officer

For more information, please contact:
Ohio University
College of Education
Office of the Dean
McCracken Hall 133
Athens, OH 45701-2979
740.593.9449