A School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Recommendations from the Chancellor’s Advisory Group on Educational Planning

2 Chancellor’s Advisory Group on Educational Planning “Moral Imperative” to Address Regional Challenges: persistent and acute deficits in educational achievement retaining future citizens who are equipped to compete and excel in a global knowledge-base society improving the overall economic profile and health of the region

3 Chancellor’s Advisory Group on Educational Planning Charge October 25, 2007 To better position the University as a central player in addressing the critical needs currently facing public education in the South Coast region and create the potential for new synergies and stronger impacts by: Improve Programmatic Efficiencies Enhance Collaboration and Communication Spur Growth (students, programs and sponsored projects) Strengthen Initiatives with External Partners in the Region

4 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Vision Committed to addressing the intellectual, economic and social challenges of Southeastern Massachusetts Pairing ground breaking cross-disciplinary inquiry, teaching, learning and research with civic engagement To help shape innovative public policy, provide leadership in educational practice, and enhance the educational attainment of the SouthCoast region

5 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Interdisciplinary School Education - Not an isolated activity Cross-fertilization: Academic Units, Disciplines and Professions, Faculty and Reflective Practitioners, and students Link Civic Engagement, Public Policy and Education Programs designed with a combination of scientific analysis, real world experiences and application of critical resources to problems faced by the region

6 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Organizational Model SEPPCE is at the confluence of three major trends in higher education: Civic Engagement and Service Learning University/School/Community Partnerships Combining programs in education with other disciplines and professions Its academic departments and cognate centers will complement each other’s work

7 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Organizational Structure 4 Departments Education (Teaching and Learning) Educational Leadership (new) Interdisciplinary STEM (new) Public Policy Three Centers Center for University and School Partnerships Center for Policy Analysis Center for Civic Engagement (new) Strong Relationships Art and Music Education in CVPA Kaput Center on Math Education Other Colleges and Schools (SMAST)

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9 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Relationships & Reporting Structures

10 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Eight Focused Initiatives Realign Ed Graduate Programs Ed.D. Educational Leadership Ph.D. Math Education Online Master Public Policy Dual Certification Education (ELL & Special Ed.) Minor Leadership/Civic Engagement Faculty Fellows Education Policy Concentration - Public Policy

11 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Explore 5 Year Bachelor/Master ED Program Community Based Research/Lab School Professional Development School Sites

12 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Faculty Resources

13 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Leadership & Governance Plan 1 st Year Interim Dean 3 Departments 12 Faculty + 2 Searches Director Civic Engagement (faculty) 5 th Year Dean 4 Departments 22 Faculty 6-8 Clinical Faculty 8-12 Faculty Fellows Start FY Roll-out over 5 years

14 School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement Proposed Working Schedule

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