College of Education – Athens State University

Men of Kennis program filling need for male teachers of color in the classroom

Last year, Athens State University launched an initiative to improve the pathway for students of color to become teachers in Alabama school districts. Data surrounding teaching and the diversity of teacher candidates on a national level shows that male teachers…

Athens State Receives Approval to Offer Two New Degree Programs

Dateline: June 12, 2020 Athens State University has been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) to offer two new bachelor’s degree programs and two new “badge” programs, all within the University’s College of Business. Beginning fall 2020,…

Dr. Lee Vartanian Named Dean of College of Education

Dateline: February 26, 2020 After an extensive, nationwide search that produced a number of highly-qualified candidates, Athens State University has appointed Dr. Lee Vartanian as Dean of the College of Education effective July 2020. Dr. Vartanian received his bachelor’s degree…

Athens State Signs Partnership Agreement with Drake State Community & Technical College

Dateline: January 9, 2020 – Athens State University signed a partnership agreement with Drake State Community & Technical College on January 9 that creates a transfer pathway for African-American males who are interested in a teaching career. African-American male students…

Athens State Awarded $2.1 Million Federal Grant for Student Success

Dateline: October 18, 2019 Athens State University is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Title III grant by the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Strengthening Institutions Program to enhance student support in the process…

Way Takes Office As Athens State’s 37th President

Dateline: August 6, 2019 Athens State University welcomed Dr. Philip Way and his wife, Cheryl, to campus on August 1 as Dr. Way officially took office as the University’s 37th President. Way, who previously served as Provost and Vice President…

Summer Commencement set for July 27

Dateline: July 15, 2019 Athens State University will hold its Summer Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, July 27 at 9:00 am on Founders Hall Lawn. In addition to celebrating the Class of 2019, members of the Class of 1969 will participate…

Education Students Participate in Summer Enrichment Programs

Dateline: July 1, 2019 Athens State’s College of Education has partnered with Athens City Schools and Hartselle City Schools to provide teaching opportunities for Athens State education students and a fun summer learning experience for children across North Alabama. The…

2019-20 Tuition Rate Set

Dateline: May 17, 2019 The Athens State University Board of Trustees approved a new tuition rate and restructured fee schedule for the 2019-20 academic year at this afternoon’s meeting, voting to increase tuition by 1.9% for both undergraduate and graduate…

2018-19 Academic Honors & Awards Recipients

Dateline: May 8, 2019 Athens State University recently celebrated the achievements of its top students during the 2019 Honors Convocation. These students excelled in their coursework and achieved remarkable academic success. The following students received academic honors and awards for…

Category: College of Education

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Men of Kennis program filling need for male teachers of color in the classroom

Athens State Receives Approval to Offer Two New Degree Programs

Dr. Lee Vartanian Named Dean of College of Education

Athens State Signs Partnership Agreement with Drake State Community & Technical College

Athens State Awarded $2.1 Million Federal Grant for Student Success

Way Takes Office As Athens State’s 37th President

Summer Commencement set for July 27

Education Students Participate in Summer Enrichment Programs

2019-20 Tuition Rate Set

2018-19 Academic Honors & Awards Recipients

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Category: College of Education