…Making an impact through excellence

The Troy University College of Education (COE) is an extraordinary place with highly dedicated and talented students, faculty, staff, alumni, and state partners. As a national leader in the preparation of educators, human services professionals, and—ultimately—global leaders, we continue to achieve excellence by leading with bold ideas, innovative programming, and strategic partnerships that make a difference in the lives and communities in which we serve.

I’m also proud of our faculty members for being increasingly successful in receiving grant funding, in most cases for multi-year initiatives. This year, our college has also received national recognition for excellence through publications such as U.S. News and World Report and its rankings of our graduate programs. Look around the nation, and you’ll find our faculty are on numerous editorial and professional boards and councils, and they serve effectively and diligently in leadership roles in their professional organizations.

With respect to our international engagement, the College has doubled its study abroad efforts over the previous year, thus affording our students invaluable experiences and exposure to other cultures. These opportunities are sure to have a lasting impact on them personally and professionally. We are extremely thankful for our donors, whose generous gifts have helped provide students with scholarship support and new curricular and professional development opportunities.

The common thread through these bold and significant achievements is the COE’s commitment to excellence in our teaching, research, and service efforts. Above all, we remain committed to the principles on which we pride ourselves. We strive every day to prepare all students to be effective and informed leaders in their chosen professions, uphold ethical practices, engage in the global society, and understand the power and responsibility they have to improve the lives of others.

I am both honored and humbled by the trust that has been placed on me as the dean of the College of Education. I continue to look forward to working with our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners of the College of Education as we begin a new academic year that promises to be even better than the last. I invite you to learn more about us, visit with us, and to forge new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

Sincerely,

Dionne M. Rosser-Mims, Ph.D. Dean and Professor