The College of Education is known in the United Arab Emirates for the quality of its programs, its focus on student-centered learning, and the excellence of its students and faculty. The College seeks to foster an environment of intellectual excitement that enables both student and faculty to explore, study, and research critical education issues. Because the UAE is in the midst of significant change, the College goal is to create "Powerful learning for a powerful future."
Mission
The mission of the College of Education is to:
Prepare highly competent, committed, reflective, and creative new educators to lead and serve education in the United Arab Emirates;
Provide undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs, professional development opportunities, and out-reach activities in areas of identified needs for teachers, principals, and other professionals in educational settings in the United Arab Emirates; and
Conduct research that is relevant to the United Arab Emirates and that informs current practice.
College Faculty
Dean: John R. (Bob) Cryan Professors: Kenneth Carr, Robin Dada, Guillermina Engelbrecht, Associate Professors: Stephen Anderson, Keith Bradshaw, Toni Briegel, Barbara Harold, Gloysis Mayers, Kennon Rider, Patience Sowa. Assistant Professors: Fida Atallah, Lydia Barza, Sharon Bryant, Linda Colburn, Hassan Elannani, Jase Inaty, Stephen Lydiatt, Sadiq Midraj, Peter Parker, Lauren Stephenson, Saroj Thapa Instructors: Lolowa Al Marzouqi, Marilyn Davis
