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  Education Department @ Brown
Education at Brown is an interdisciplinary liberal arts field set amongst the study and instruction of education practice and policy.
Johnny Lin (Education concentrator, 08') is taking a semester leave from Brown to work in international development with the Bogota, Colombia-based Escuela Nueva Foundation (www.escuelanueva.org), where he works on a variety of research, fundraising, management, and curriculum development issues.
Escuela Nueva is an integrated educational initiative aimed at children in rural and marginalized urban areas, and at refugee children.
www.brown.edu /Departments/Education/index.php   (1214 words)

  
  MSN Encarta - Florida
The development of public education in the state was given impetus after the war, when the federal government established schools for freed slaves.
The University of Florida, in Gainesville, one of the oldest and largest schools of higher learning in the state, was started in 1853 at Ocala as the East Florida Seminary.
This system also includes Florida State University, in Tallahassee; the University of South Florida, in Tampa; Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, in Tallahassee; University of West Florida, in Pensacola; Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton; University of Central Florida, in Orlando; University of North Florida, in Jacksonville; and the Florida International University, in Miami.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761557601_7/Florida.html   (1147 words)

  
 Education: University education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The underlying principle in university education is the freedom of research and university autonomy, which gives them extensive latitude for independent decisions.
The most important legislation governing the universities are the Universities Act and Decree, the Decree on the Higher Education Degree System and field-specific Decrees, which lay down, among other things, the responsibility for education in a given discipline, degree titles, and the structure, extent, objectives and content of education.
In 1828 the university was transferred to Helsinki and renamed the Imperial Alexander University.
www.minedu.fi /minedu/education/university_edu.html   (580 words)

  
 China education and university list
Higher education in China is to train specialists for all the sectors of the country's development.
University admission is operated on a centralized enrolment system, in which admissions committees at the provincial level are under the Ministry of Education.
The dormitory, which forms an important part of university life, is run by the students themselves through the students' union under the China Students' Federation, to which all enrolled students belong.
www.index-china.com /index-english/education-s.htm   (577 words)

  
 Saint Martin's University - Education - Elementary Education Program
Saint Martin's University baccalaureate program in elementary education provides graduates with the education and training for advanced study and/or initial teaching certification with a primary endorsement in elementary education (kindergarten-8) by the state of Washington.
The education program is approved by the Washington State Board of Education under the 1998 revised performance-based standards.
In addition to the primary endorsement in "Elementary Education, K-8," students are required to complete at least one additional endorsement with 30 to 40 semester hours of credit in an area of academic field emphasis.
www.stmartin.edu /education/elementary.htm   (614 words)

  
 Northeastern State University - College of Education
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare educators, professional school personnel, and other allied professionals to have a positive impact on the lives of all students, families, and communities with whom they come in contact.
The College of Education is committed to continual program improvement by providing and maintaining high quality faculty, program content, and utilization of resources, thus creating the context for effectively facilitating the transformation of candidate to professional.
The College of Education has been a leader throughout the nation in preparing students to become teachers in the public schools since 1909 when the State Legislature of Oklahoma passed an act providing for the creation and location of Northeastern State Normal School at Tahlequah.
arapaho.nsuok.edu /%7Ecollegeofed   (261 words)

  
 Virginia Teacher Certification and Licensure - Hollins University - Roanoke, VA
Because no college or university in Virginia offers a major in education, students seeking teacher licensure major in a liberal arts or sciences discipline and also take a sequence of education courses.
Our education department is designed for those people who seek to teach professionally.
Hollins graduates are regularly admitted to some of the best graduate schools in the country and often choose to pursue master's degrees in special education and counseling.
www.hollins.edu /undergrad/education/education.htm   (694 words)

  
 LII: Law about...Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
One government function is education, which is administered through the public school system by the department of education.
The Equal Education Opportunities Act of 1974 provides that no state shall deny equal educational opportunity to an individual on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin.
Parents have a fundamental right to direct the education of their children, including the right to choose a private school.
straylight.law.cornell.edu /topics/education.html   (501 words)

  
 Saint Martin's University - Education home
University faculty, as well as local school district teachers and administrators, participate in the program and contribute to its quality and relevance.
The education program is approved by the Washington State Board of Education.
To insure proper sequencing of courses, students planning to enter the program must consult an advisor from the college of education prior to taking courses at the University.
www.stmartin.edu /education/index.htm   (144 words)

  
 Georgetown University: Learning and Teaching   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Georgetown University is comprised of four undergraduate schools, three graduate and professional schools, professional development programs and certificates, medical residencies and other programs predicated on the liberal arts tradition at the heart of the institution.
Few universities in the world offer the extraordinary range and diversity of academic areas that students enjoy at Georgetown.
Georgetown takes great pride in its international character and is recognized as a national leader in international learning, providing overseas study opportunities for its students and hosting international students and scholars on campus.
www.georgetown.edu /home/learning.html   (398 words)

  
 Education - Wex   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
One government function is education, which is administered through the public school system by the Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov).
The Equal Education Opportunities Act of 1974 provides that no state shall deny equal educational opportunity to an individual on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin.
Parents have a fundamental right to direct the education of their children, including the right to choose a private school.
www.law.cornell.edu /topics/education.html   (579 words)

  
 UK College of Education
Our Vision: The College of Education at the University of Kentucky will become one of the nation's 20 best public professional education units with emphasis on research, reflection, learning, and leading in service to the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
As part of a land grant institution, the college prepares professionals for a variety of roles in educational settings and community agencies and provides leadership in the improvement of the education, health, and well being of citizens in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
If any discrepancies exist between official University of Kentucky College of Education printed materials and electronic information, the information in the printed material shall have precedence unless the electronic information specifically states that it is the official source in lieu of the printed information.
www.uky.edu /Education   (319 words)

  
 NatWest - Press Room - New Students Expect to Pay £26,000 For University Education
According to spending figures given to NatWest by those already at university, the actual cost will equate to £23,787 once three years of tuition fees (currently £1,125 per year) are added on.
For those who have finished university, the average graduate debt has risen by £4,055 since 2003 to £12,180 and a third believe it will take them more than 10 years to pay off, an increase of 13% on those surveyed last year.
However, school leavers looking to start university this September are realistic about the cost of university, with an overwhelming 84% prepared to roll up their sleeves and get a part time job to help get by.
www.natwest.com /global_options.asp?id=GLOBAL/MEDIA/64   (1123 words)

  
 International Programs - Towson University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Our goal is to promote better understanding of international issues within the university and throughout the greater community in which we operate.
We have partnerships with universities and governmental organizations in over 30 countries, as well as numerous cooperative relationships with domestic educational, governmental, business and nonprofit entities.
Study Abroad sent 270 Towson University students overseas during 2004-05, which is an 18% increase over the previous year.
www.towson.edu /intledu   (92 words)

  
 World leaders in university education, when it comes to costs - smh.com.au
Costs for Australian university students are among the highest in the world, federal Parliament was told yesterday.
Citing a report by the State University of New York, Labor's education spokeswoman, Jenny Macklin, said Australian students and their families paid more to attend a public university than people in Britain, the United States, Europe, New Zealand and Japan.
The Education Minister, Brendan Nelson, said he believed "university education was a pretty good deal", with taxpayers underwriting three-quarters of its cost.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2002/08/29/1030508076005.html   (309 words)

  
 kurihe-e   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
KURIHE is to run renewed curriculum of general education and to carry out studies of higher education which are the bases of improvement in the undergraduate courses as well as in the graduate courses of
In order to let the higher education in Kobe University catch up with academic development and social changes, planning curriculum, contents and methods of teaching, organization of teaching staffs, e.t.c.
Besides of fundamental studies of higher education, the research staffs are doing activities related to Faculty Development in teaching groups and Faculties, action research of improvement of teaching by using multi-media devices, e.t.c..
www.kurihe.kobe-u.ac.jp /index-e.html   (226 words)

  
 Division of Psychological and Educational Services
The general educational psychology sequence, which leads to a master of science in education degree in educational psychology, provides a substantive foundation in the discipline of educational psychology and allows students to elect a sub-discipline of the field with the advice and approval of the program advisor.
This general educational psychology sequence is recommended for individuals who wish to prepare for further work in one of the major areas of educational psychology, through the pursuit of doctoral studies in the area, or for individuals who want to prepare for advanced training in the area of professional psychology.
Doctoral students who complete a master's degree in the psychology of bilingual students, preschool psychology, educational psychology (with a specialization in educational evaluation), or therapeutic interventions as part of their PD program are exempt entirely from the cognate requirement.
www.fordham.edu /gse/pes.htm   (9327 words)

  
 Women & University Education
At the beginning of the 20th century it was very difficult for women to obtain a university education.
In 1880 Newnham College was established at Cambridge University.
Stuart, to whose genius the inception of the University Extension Movement was due.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /Wuniversity.htm   (1148 words)

  
 Information Literacy, Big6 and University Education (Higher ed)
The changing educational world of the 21st century demands very careful planning because we are trying to prepare our graduates for an unknown world.
University education rests on the premise that student learning can be facilitated by operating in a planned environment.
Many university programs are designed by choosing an appropriate set of content topics, but insufficient attention is paid to other details of educational design.
www.big6.com /showenewsarticle.php?id=482   (1320 words)

  
 National Nanotechnology Initiative   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
There are undoubtedly other opinions about education in nanotechnology, and it's a subject worthy of consideration as students plan their studies.
University of Texas at Austin's Doctoral Portfolio Program in Nanotechnology is a certification program which provides a formal mechanism for recognizing and rewarding students who obtain the broad educational background necessary to become leaders in nanotechnology after graduation.
University of Washington, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the Joint Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Intensive Courses in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
www.nano.gov /html/edu/eduunder.html   (618 words)

  
 Diversity Initiatives-Office of the Dean-College of Education-The University of Iowa
Diversity Initiatives-Office of the Dean-College of Education-The University of Iowa
The College of Education Diversity Committee is an active advisory committee comprised of faculty, staff and students from a diverse range of orientations and backgrounds.
The College of Education is a member of the Holmes Partnership.
www.education.uiowa.edu /coedean/diversity.htm   (220 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - American Association of University Professors (Education: Terms And Concepts) - Encyclopedia
American Association of University Professors (AAUP), organization of college and university teachers.
It was founded (1915) for the purpose of defending faculty rights, most notably academic freedom and tenure (see tenure, in education).
It also addresses the issues of college and university government and accreditation, professional ethics, the economic status of the profession, and the status of minorities and women in the academic profession.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/AmerAUP.html   (208 words)

  
 College and University Education in the United States, eJournal USA, November 2005
A typical state university enrolls tens of thousands of students and offers hundreds of courses of study.
An educator discusses the unique role of HBCUs in affirming identity among African-American students.
This article is a summary of the report by a group of foreign national employees of the State Department, assessing opportunities for foreign students at seven U.S. colleges.
usinfo.state.gov /journals/itsv/1105/ijse/ijse1105.htm   (809 words)

  
 College of Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Towson University has a distinguished history in the preparation of classroom teachers and education specialists.
The majority of graduates from the College of Education enter America's schools as teachers and specialists.
Careers for educators are also available in a variety of no-school settings: government, industry, media production, military, correctional institutions, and other emerging fields.
wwwnew.towson.edu /coe   (136 words)

  
 Home - Education - Stanford University School of Medicine
MD Program: Medical education at Stanford prepares the student to realistically meet both the opportunities and the challenges of the future, whatever his or her eventual career path may be.
Postdoctoral Scholars: Each year over fourteen hundred postdoctoral scholars contribute to the research, clinical care and education of graduate students and undergraduates at the University.
Continuing Medical Education (CME): Modern medical practice requires a career-long commitment to learning the latest skills and practices, and Stanford is here to help.
med.stanford.edu /education   (490 words)

  
 Faculty of Education
McGill University has played a significant role in the education of teachers for over one hundred and forty years.
As a result the Faculty of Education has learned to appreciate the importance of understanding the impact of change upon schools and the evolving role of teachers for 'new times'.
The Faculty of Education comprises the Departments of Integrated Studies in Education, Educational and Counselling Psychology, Kinesiology and Physical Education, and the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies.
www.mcgill.ca /education   (334 words)

  
 Welcome to the Faculty of Education at Malaspina University College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The mission of the Faculty of Education is to educate teachers who will be distinguished by excellence in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be responsible and professional educators, committed to continued professional growth.
Our Bachelor of Education Concurrent Degree program and our Bachelor of Education Post- Baccalaureate program are designed to meet the increasing expectations of the B.C. College of Teachers who ultimately grant teaching certification.
If you are considering a career in the field of Education and aspire to excellence, the Faculty of Education at Malaspina University-College encourages you to contact us to begin the journey.
web.mala.bc.ca /education/index.htm   (656 words)

  
 Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - Costs of university education in Saskatchewan among highest in Canada
Enrollment in Saskatchewan's universities decreased by 2% between 1999 and 2003.
Some provinces require that universities devote at least one-third of any increase in tuition to student grants and scholarships.
About the Report's Author: John Conway is Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan where he served as the first elected chair of the University Council.
www.policyalternatives.ca /index.cfm?act=news&do=Article&call=941&pA=0210C954&type=1   (480 words)

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