The Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Education has invited two finalists to visit campus.
February 11-12 (Monday and Tuesday) – H. Frederick Sweitzer – Associate Dean and Professor, former Acting Dean, College of Education, Nursing and Health Profession, University of Hartford
February 18-19 (Monday and Tuesday) – Thomas B. Pierce – Chair and Professor, Department of Special Education, current Interim Associate Dean and former Interim Dean, College of Education, UNLV
The candidates are scheduled to meet with Education School faculty, staff and students as well as key academic administrators.
The entire community is invited to meet the candidates on the first day of each of their visits from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Each candidate will speak and take questions on the following topic:
The composition of Elon’s School of Education is unique in that it houses programs traditionally found in schools of education, as well as programs in Leisure and Sport Management, Exercise Sport Science, and Physical Therapy. The dean will be responsible for maintaining the synergy that has developed over time by fostering the unique interconnections among these programs. In addition, because the arts and sciences are central to all of the professional programs at Elon, the dean must maintain strong connections between professional education and the arts and sciences. In order to promote programs that are models of excellence and at the forefront of the professions, it will be necessary for the dean to have a sound understanding and appreciation of all segments of the school and a vision of education beyond public schools or traditional programs. Based on this description, what is your vision for the Elon School of Education?
The community presentations from 4:00 – 5:00 PM will be in the following locations:
· H. Frederick Sweitzer – February 11 – LaRose Digital Theatre
· Thomas B. Pierce – February 18 – Oaks 212
Search Committee for Dean of the School of Education
Dr. Steven House, Chair, Dean of Elon College and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Judith Howard, Professor and Chair of Education
Dr. Charity Johansson, Professor of Physical Therapy and Assistant to the President
Dr. Deborah Long, Associate Professor of Education and Assistant to the President
Dr. Paul Miller, Associate Professor of Sports Medicine
Dr. Terry Tomasek, Assistant Professor of Education
Dr. Hal Walker, Associate Professor of Leisure and Sport Management
Dr. Janet Warman, Professor of English and Education and Director of General Studies
Dr. Matt Gendle, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ms. Emily Byrd, student
Mr. John Pickett, Elon graduate and current teacher in Graham