UF’s new Innovation Academy, one of the nation’s most forward-looking undergraduate enrollment programs, didn’t have to look far for its inaugural director—hiring Jeffrey Citty (EdD ’11), a recent doctoral graduate in higher education from UF’s College of Education. Citty, whose appointment took effect in March, is responsible for overall administration and leadership of the academy, […]
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One is a former Florida College Student of the Year and a rising star among thought leaders in American education. The other is making a national impact in the political arena as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate. They are Brian Dassler (MEd ’02, English education) and Jocelyn Moore (MEd ’00, student personnel in […]
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GTN-TV News (NBC-TV 9, CBS–TV 4, MY11) Gainesville Sun 5-22-12 Linda Hayes (P.K. Yonge director) The Gainesville Sun and GTN-TV News covered the the dedication ceremony of the new, cutting-edge elementary building at P.K. Yonge DRS. The addition is the first stage of a total campus renovation to transform the UF lab school into a 21st century […]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The formal dedication Friday (May 11) of P.K.Yonge Developmental Research School’s new, technology-enhanced elementary wing marks completion of the first phase of total campus revitalization for the long-time University of Florida laboratory school. P.K. Yonge and UF College of Education officials call it an important first step into transforming the K-12 school […]
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GAINESVILLE, Fla.—More than 1,000 public school educators are presenting their action research in coming weeks at the University of Florida’s annual inquiry showcases around the state. The university’s Lastinger Center for Learning, part of the College of Education, co-produces the showcases with the Miami-Dade, Collier and Duval school districts as part of its award-winning Master […]
Delores Lastinger, a leading civic leader, philanthropist and former Jacksonville high school teacher known for her tremendous contributions to the Northeast Florida community and the University of Florida, has been chosen to receive the 2012 University of Florida Distinguished Alumna Award. She was honored May 5 at UF’s commencement ceremony in Gainesville. Lastinger, a longtime […]
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Each year, the college hosts the Recognition Dinner as a way to honor its generous donors and recognize student award winners and scholarship recipients. As a tribute to scholarship donors, the college compiles a Thank You video which plays during the reception. The video shows a handful of scholarship recipients who describe which scholarship they […]
These education students have the moxie, that rare “it” factor, to make a meaningful difference in our lives and in the education world, from applying social networking in teacher education to gauging the influence of race on students’ learning opportunities.The future of GATOR EDUCATION has never looked so cool. BY JESSICA BRADLEY – EDITED BY […]
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Library Journal 4-19-2012 Catherine Emihovich (professor and former dean) “The Demise of the Ed.D” compares and contrasts the Ph.D. and Ed.D. for professional use and career advancement. “The goal is to clearly position the Ed.D. as a professional degree that is best suited to the needs of an academic administrator,” wrote Emihovich. She said the Ph.D. […]
GAINESVILLE, FL – More than 300 practicing and future teachers, teacher educators and educational administrators—mainly from North Florida’s I-10 corridor—converged on the University of Florida campus April 21 for the 2012 multi-regional conference and inquiry showcase of the Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE). The conference theme was “Teacher Learning and Practice Across the I-10 […]
Higher Ed alum named to head new UF Innovation Academy
UF’s new Innovation Academy, one of the nation’s most forward-looking undergraduate enrollment programs, didn’t have to look far for its inaugural director—hiring Jeffrey Citty (EdD ’11), a recent doctoral graduate in higher education from UF’s College of Education. Citty, whose appointment took effect in March, is responsible for overall administration and leadership of the academy, […]
Senate aide, rising thought leader named Outstanding Young Alumni
One is a former Florida College Student of the Year and a rising star among thought leaders in American education. The other is making a national impact in the political arena as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate. They are Brian Dassler (MEd ’02, English education) and Jocelyn Moore (MEd ’00, student personnel in […]
GTN-TV NEWS / GAINESVILLE SUN: Lynda Hayes (PKY)
GTN-TV News (NBC-TV 9, CBS–TV 4, MY11) Gainesville Sun 5-22-12 Linda Hayes (P.K. Yonge director) The Gainesville Sun and GTN-TV News covered the the dedication ceremony of the new, cutting-edge elementary building at P.K. Yonge DRS. The addition is the first stage of a total campus renovation to transform the UF lab school into a 21st century […]
P.K. Yonge erects new elementary building in bid to become ‘technological powerhouse’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The formal dedication Friday (May 11) of P.K.Yonge Developmental Research School’s new, technology-enhanced elementary wing marks completion of the first phase of total campus revitalization for the long-time University of Florida laboratory school. P.K. Yonge and UF College of Education officials call it an important first step into transforming the K-12 school […]
1,000 Florida educators to share ‘action research’ in UF showcases
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—More than 1,000 public school educators are presenting their action research in coming weeks at the University of Florida’s annual inquiry showcases around the state. The university’s Lastinger Center for Learning, part of the College of Education, co-produces the showcases with the Miami-Dade, Collier and Duval school districts as part of its award-winning Master […]
’65 grad Delores Lastinger named UF Distinguished Alumna
Delores Lastinger, a leading civic leader, philanthropist and former Jacksonville high school teacher known for her tremendous contributions to the Northeast Florida community and the University of Florida, has been chosen to receive the 2012 University of Florida Distinguished Alumna Award. She was honored May 5 at UF’s commencement ceremony in Gainesville. Lastinger, a longtime […]
2012 Recognition Dinner Scholarship Video
Each year, the college hosts the Recognition Dinner as a way to honor its generous donors and recognize student award winners and scholarship recipients. As a tribute to scholarship donors, the college compiles a Thank You video which plays during the reception. The video shows a handful of scholarship recipients who describe which scholarship they […]
SIX to WATCH
These education students have the moxie, that rare “it” factor, to make a meaningful difference in our lives and in the education world, from applying social networking in teacher education to gauging the influence of race on students’ learning opportunities.The future of GATOR EDUCATION has never looked so cool. BY JESSICA BRADLEY – EDITED BY […]
LIBRARY JOURNAL: Catherine Emihovich
Library Journal 4-19-2012 Catherine Emihovich (professor and former dean) “The Demise of the Ed.D” compares and contrasts the Ph.D. and Ed.D. for professional use and career advancement. “The goal is to clearly position the Ed.D. as a professional degree that is best suited to the needs of an academic administrator,” wrote Emihovich. She said the Ph.D. […]
North Florida educators converge on UF for FATE showcase
GAINESVILLE, FL – More than 300 practicing and future teachers, teacher educators and educational administrators—mainly from North Florida’s I-10 corridor—converged on the University of Florida campus April 21 for the 2012 multi-regional conference and inquiry showcase of the Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE). The conference theme was “Teacher Learning and Practice Across the I-10 […]