by kaylasharp | Nov 10, 2009 | Dean's Messages, Press Releases
Although Halloween is over, the education gremlins are still lurking in state and national policy circles. What are the education gremlins? They are the imps who whisper in policymakers’ ears that colleges of education are not sufficiently meeting the challenge of...
by kaylasharp | Apr 24, 2009 | Dean's Messages, Press Releases
Posted April 24, 2009 While we wait for the University of Florida’s final budget to emerge from the state Legislature, we should keep in mind the fact that we have a strong and vibrant College of Education, where outstanding work continues even during these hard...
by kaylasharp | Jan 22, 2009 | Dean's Messages, Press Releases
Dean Emihovich I recall starting my January 2007 column by noting that the UF football team had just defeated Ohio State for the BCS National Championship. Now, two years later, I have the same opportunity. While we celebrated victory in both title games, a striking...
by kaylasharp | Nov 14, 2008 | Dean's Messages, Press Releases
‘Yes We Can’: post-election ponderings on making a difference in education Dean Emihovich I write this column after the election of the first African-American man as the 44th president of the United States has taken place. So much has been written already...
by kaylasharp | Sep 10, 2008 | Dean's Messages, Press Releases
At this time of year, I typically sit down to write an enthusiastic, optimistic message to COE faculty, staff and friends, welcoming them back to campus and introducing them to new members of the faculty. It’s usually an exciting and pleasant task. Over the past...
by kaylasharp | Feb 15, 2007 | Dean's Messages, Press Releases
Dean’s Column Dean Catherine Emihovich For most people, springtime in Florida means the azaleas and dogwood are blooming and the weather is perfect – neither too hot nor too cold. For higher education, it usually means seeing a parade of candidates march...
