Jeffrey B. Hecht
Associate Dean
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Carol Logan Patitu
Associate Dean
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Deborah Fransen
Assistant to the Dean
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David A. Walker
Coordinator, Assessment
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Margaret Myles
Director, Advisement Services
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LaMetra Curry
Coordinator, Recruitment Services
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Sara Lamberty
Business Manager
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Patricia Wielert
Administrative Assistant
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Paula McDowell
Administrative Secretary
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Patricia Crumpacker
Secretary
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Deborah Holderness
Publications Editor
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Keisha M. Thomas
Copywriter/Web Editor
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I am pleased that you have an interest in the College of Education at Northern Illinois University. Northern Illinois University’s College of Education is one of the nation's premier Colleges in preparing professionals who are focused on K-20 educational issues. The College of Education has a proud history of providing students with positive educational opportunities, and we are proud of the quality of our programs, faculty, staff, and most of all our graduates.
At Northern Illinois University, we celebrate a community of Learners that builds on knowledge, practice, and reflection to produce exemplary educators. The community encompasses scholars, education professionals, and pre-service teachers in an interaction that develops the strengths that embody excellence in education. These strengths include creative and critical thinking, scholarship, and caring. Application of these strengths emerges through the collaborative efforts of a diverse community which supports lifelong learning.
The College has a distinguished record of service to the state and nation and gains its strength through outstanding faculty who are engaged in cutting-edge teaching, research and partnerships in the region and throughout the world.
Partnerships, technology, and academic support are priorities for the College. We are committed to a culture that supports and reinforces ethical and professional behaviors for a diverse, democratic society. Because of this, we set our goals high and strive daily to achieve them. We are committed to high standards; best instructional practices; scholarly and artistic activity; and individual and collaborative efforts.
We invite you to explore the myriad of opportunities for study available in the College of Education and learn about the programs and people that make Northern Illinois University a great place to live, work, and learn. This website provides a variety of ways for you to contact us to request additional information. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. We look forward to hearing from you.