Former Dean Nelms becomes Professor Emeritus

Former UF College of Education Dean Ben F. Nelms has been granted Professor Emeritus status by the University.

“Ben has an excellent record of teaching, scholarship and service to the College and the University. I am very pleased to make this announcement,” said Dean Catherine Emihovich of Nelms’ appointment.

Nelms joined the UF education faculty in 1990 as professor of curriculum and instruction after already serving decades teaching English education in Missouri and Iowa. At UF, Nelms held positions as graduate coordinator in the School of Teaching and Learning in the 1997-98 school year and director from 1998 to 2000. He served as interim dean of the College from 2000-2002, before moving to the director’s chair of the UF Alliance in 2002. Nelms retired earlier this year.

Last month, the National Council of Teachers of English honored Nelms with its Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have exhibited valuable service to the profession, scholarly or academic merit, distinctive use of the language and excellence in teaching.

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