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In the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP), we are all about making a difference in the lives of others. We endeavor to develop #changemakers who impact the region as educators, administrators, and other professions, both in schools and other professional community settings.

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Weiler Joins Leandro Principal Planning Workgroup

Dr. Jess Weiler was invited to join the state's Leandro Principal Planning Workgroup.   

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Dr. Robert Crow Publishes Book

Dr. Robert Crow, Associate Professor of Educational Research, has published a new book titled, The Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice.   

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Triple E in the Whee: Affordable Childcare for Student Parents

Triple E in the Whee: Affordable Childcare for Student Parents is accepting applications now for subsidized childcare for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵstudents.   

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Scales Recognized as FYE Advocate

David Scales, faculty member in the Department of Psychology has been named as the 2019-2020 Faculty Advocate by the Office of Student Transitions.  

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Rogers Publishes Book

Dr. Carrie Rogers has published the book, Stewardship as Teacher Leadership: Portraits from the Profession.   

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Tiernan Named Consulting Editor

Dr. Brandy Tiernan, Assistant Professor of Psychology, was named a consulting editor for Teaching of Psychology.   

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Menickelli Elected Association President

Dr. Justin Menickelli, faculty member in the School of Teaching and Learning, was elected President of the Board of Directors of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA).   

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The History of Psychology at WCU

Psychology without a couch? Psychology with statistics, research methods, data and the brain? Welcome to the undergraduate psychology major at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ where psychology is taught as a science. Our aim is to help students learn to think critically and to base decisions on evidence. These are skills that are useful in dealing with people in a wide variety of settings.  

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Addressing the Social and Emotional Needs of Middle School Students

As Middle Grades majors, we have many opportunities to work with young adolescent learners. In our early field experiences during sophomore year, we visit classrooms and observe teachers. In our program courses, we conduct shadow studies, visit schools, and begin to teach with faculty in methods courses. By the time we reach block semester, we are fully engaged.