Council Committees

• Examine the uses of AI to shape the future of teaching, learning and research.
• Address AI ethical and equity concerns.
• Develop resources and recommendations to guide the college's responsible and effective use of AI in schools, classrooms and beyond.

Plan, implement, and administer, in conjunction with the Council and the Dean's office, the annual recognition event of students, faculty and alumni.

• Serves as a liaison between COE departments and university level curriculum committees regarding new courses, course changes, course overlap, and any other curriculum approval business that arises.
• New Courses/Changes to Existing Courses: Via Imagenow workflow software, the COE Curriculum Committee receives and acts upon departmental proposals for new courses and for changes in existing courses, in alignment with guidelines established by the University Curriculum Committee including:
  • New undergraduate courses or changes to current undergraduate courses sent to University Course Approval Reporting Committee.
  • University Core Course Certification sent to University Core Curriculum Committee.
  • Graduate Level Courses sent to Graduate School Course Curriculum Committee.
  • Proposals for new programs or changes to current programs are now routed to the University Course Curriculum Committee.

• Provides forums for College of Education faculty to develop and share research within the college.
• Promotes and disseminates College of Education faculty research beyond the College.
• Plans and implements activities that support the productivity of faculty scholarship.

• Create and sustain a COE culture of exploration, evolution and reflection
• Uncover hidden biases of a pedagogical and/or curricular nature while nurturing intellectual humility
• Use innovative tools, technologies and pedagogical approaches to expand access, increase equity and enhance meaningful participation in learning
• Encourage continuous self-reflection and adaptive growth of faculty
• Prepare learners to navigate and contribute to dynamic learning communities and experiences

• Facilitate effective communication between COE departments and technology support services to enhance access and use of technology. 
• Address the technology needs of faculty and students, including hardware, software and professional development.
• Support the innovative work in the COE and advise faculty on available technology resources and professional development opportunities. 
• Empower technology within the COE to enhance the teaching and learning experience with seamless communication and collaboration.
• Strive to be a model of excellence for integrating technology into education, ensuring that faculty and students have the resources and support they need to succeed in a dynamic and evolving digital landscape.
• Through our efforts, we envision a future where technology is a catalyst for educational innovation and excellence.

• Provide social and academic support structures to enhance and enrich the experience for residents interested in early childhood, elementary, special, or secondary education.
• Facilitate opportunities to learn about education majors, connect with students, faculty and alumni, and complete community service activities. 

Reviews dossiers for faculty requesting tenure or promotion.

PTR is composed of one tenured member from each department and the college dean serves as a non-voting member. Members are elected by college faculty and serve a three-year term and are restricted to serving consecutive terms, but may be re-elected on a staggered basis. For vacancies, a special election is held and the newly elected member serves a three-year term. 

Any exceptions to member policies must be reviewed and approved by the College Council.

• Commitment to equitably support the academic goals of COE  students by facilitating inclusive access to scholarship opportunities. 
• Strive to honor the legacy and generosity of TU Foundation donors by distributing funds through a fair and thoughtful selection process.
• Aspire to inform COE students about scholarship opportunities by promoting awareness of financial resources available through the TU Foundation. 
• Supervise all COE scholarships under the guidelines set forth by the TU Foundation, where most scholarships are created by donors.
• Follow donor guidelines to award scholarships that recognize both merit and unmet financial need.