Gov. Skinner & The Ohio State University entered an agreement to “train teachers” for Guam’s public elementary schools. April 22, 1952
Under the direction of the Director of Education, Dr. Jose R. Palomo. The Territorial College of Guam opened its doors to 192 fulltime students. The program, two-year teacher training for elementary educators. June 30, 1952
INTRODUCTION OF STANDARDS August 1988 First student teaching training: Mongmong and Wettengel (Camp Edusa Potts Junction) Elementary Schools
New Admission Requirements for College of Education – Completion of at least 45 semester hours, GPA of 2.3, Copy of SAT scores.
1957-1958 Territorial College earns accreditation as a Junior College by the Western Association of Colleges 1959 First students attend preparation classes in content area and methodology in elementary education. Summer, 1952 Classes: - Mrs. Salas: English 101 “Teaching of Reading in elementary education” - Mrs. Fitzpatrick: English 101 “Teaching of Reading in elementary education” and Music 100: “Fundamentals of Music for Teachers” - Mr. Bock: Mathematics 100 “Methods of Teaching Arithmetic” - Miss Heidorn: English 102 “Children’s Literature” and “Student Teaching”
COLLEGE OF GUAM BEGINS Spring 1960
Majors 1967 – 1968
Governor issued Executive Order 61-10, Authorization to establish the College of Guam and to confer degrees: B.A. in Education B.A. in Business Information B.A. in General Academic Studies - Move to Mangilao - Guam Legislature passes law that changes Territorial College of Guam to College of Guam (PL 5-112)
School of Education established three majors – Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education, with minors in PE and Library Science.
Agreement with The Ohio State ended April 1, 1957
- Mrs. Stephens: Homemaking Education 100: “Fundamentals of Homemaking”
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First laboratory school: Price Elementary 1960-1962
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Dean – Robert A. Underwood, EdD 1988 – 1989
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- 1st Education Convocation - Charter Future Educators of America
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Acting Dean – Patrick Leddy, Ph.D 2009 Acting Executive Director - Sr. Jean Anne 2004 – 2005
Dean - Marilyn Salas, Ph.D 2000 – 2003
Futures Educators of Guam Association 1995
1993
- Praxis I required for entrance to School of Education
Basic Skills test eliminated as an entrance requirement 2000
Guam Teacher Corps Scholarships 1993 New College of Education dedicated 1994
1986
Acting Executive Director – Patrick Leddy, Ph.D 2007 – 2008
Addition of Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps – YEC 1999
Chamorro Language Program Added 1993
Minor and Certificate in library Science Added 1989 – 1990
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1999 – 2000
1992 – 1999
Bilingual Bicultural Degree added August 1982
Masters in Education – Administration and Supervision, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education Masters of Arts in Education - Art, English, General Social Science, Guidance and Counseling, Political Science, and Reading
Change in Admission Requirements from a GPA of 2.3 to 2.7
Dean – James L. Craig
Dean – Michael F. Caldwell, Ph.D 1982 – 1985
Masters Established 1969 – 1970
Accredited as a 4-year College. 1965
1964
Bilingual Bicultural Program changed to Second Language Elementary Education 1992
Dean — Richard D. Moody 1981-1982
Dean – Stanley B. Malkin, Ed.D 1978 – 1980
School of Education earns NCATE accreditation 2006
1991 – 1992
Acting Dean - Russel G. Peckens, Ed.D 1981
Dean – Richard Tennessen, Ed.D 1975 – 1978
First three recipients of Masters’ degrees – Master of Arts in Education – Reading Specialist May 1968
The College is accredited as a senior college by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Dean — Leonard O. Andrews 1953 - 1954 Seven individuals were awarded their AA August 1954
Basic Skills and General Knowledge test required for admission to School of Education 1991
The Board of Regents allow for post baccalaureate studies May 29, 1967
The College becomes autonomous from the Department of Education (P.L. 7-66) 1963
Chair and Executive Director – Catherine Stoicovy, Ph.D 2005 – 2007
Masters in Education Teachers of English as a Second Language (TESOL)
First Dean of School of Education, Blair W. Sparks April 1967 – August 1968
Territorial College of Guam sponsors “First Annual Conference on Education” November 27, 1957
Head of Teacher Training — L.C. Breen 1954 – 1956
Acting Dean – Jose S. Leon Guerrero, Ph.D 1987
Dean, Lawrence Kasperbauer, Ph.D 1968-1974
Division Chair, James G. Cooper 1958-1960
College of Education incorporated in the College of Professional Studies and became School of Education 2003
Acting Dean – Michael F. Caldwell, Ph.D 1986
The School of Education is one of three undergraduate schools approved by the Board of Regents 1967
First four baccalaureate students graduate from the College of Guam. August 10, 1962
Head of Teacher Training, James G. Cooper 1957-1968
Dean - Erwin E. Lewis 1952-1953 First A.A. degree graduates: Julita Espinosa Manibusan; Consolacion Cruz San Nicolas; Pearl Edna Taitano August 21, 1953
New Admission Requirements for College of Education – Completion of at least 45 semester hours, GPA of 2.3, Copy of SAT scores. August 1988
The Education Society of the College of Guam, a student organization, was formed. 1966
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Dean – Elizabeth Hawthorne 2010-2011
Physical Education Concentration K-12 added 2006 – 2007
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Interim Dean – Patrick Leddy 2011-2012
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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE G-Black K-100
G Green C-100 Y-100 K- 60 G Tan M-9.6 Y-37.6