March 22, 2012
Frances Austin, current doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership and Studies, has been recognized as an examplary employee by the Charles County Board of Education. Ms. Austin is currently a Special Education Teacher at Westlake High School in Waldorf, MD.
A ceremony took place April 10, 2012 in the Charles County Publics School building where Ms. Austin was recognized for her significant contributions to the Charles County School System in carrying out its mission of educating its children.
March 15, 2012
Dr. Rhonda Jeter Twilley who was appointed last year to the Board of Trustee’s for Taylor University ( the #1 regional university in the Mid-West) was appointed last month to the executive board of the Board of Trustees and also as the Vice-Chair of the Student Life Committee.
January 31, 2012
The Hattie M. Strong Foundation awards scholarships to College of Education undergraduate phase II teacher candidates based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an expressed interest in pursuing a degree in Early Childhood/Special Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education. The overall mission of the Hattie M.Strong foundation is “To Help Young People of Promise."
This year's Strong Foundation Scholars are:
 | Kristen Arnold,
Elementary Education |
Jasmine Martin,
Elementary Education |  |
Each will be receiving a $5,000 award from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation to be used in the pursuit of their bachelor's degrees in Teacher Education.
November 2011 Dr. Cubie Bragg (Counseling Faculty) Publishes Article - The Black Barbershop: Increasing Health Awareness Among Minority Men - in The American Assn. of Behavioral and Social Sciences Journal (2011, vol. 15.)
Dr. Eric Wood, BSU Doctoral Alumni (2007), is conferred as Cross River State, Nigeria's Honorary Ambassador of Education
BSU Doctoral Recipient, Judith White, Receives Distinguished Educational Leadership Award from The Washington Post
BSU Graduate Jane Spence Named High School Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals.
May 20, 2011
The College of Education is pleased to announce the 2011 graduates from the Sports Management Program:
Jonathan Mason
Nicole Robinson
Jonathan and Nicole represent the first recipients of a Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Management from Bowie State University.
Congratulations Graduates!
May 17, 2011
The Doctoral Research of the Year Awards in Educational Leadership Winners:
Dr. Drewana Bey - Community Award Winner
Dr. Yvonne Mingo Crawford - Chair's Award Winner
Dr. Peter Thompson - Dean's Award Winner
Dr. Syreeta Nicole Richardson - Dissertation of the Year Winner
Congratulations to all winners and participants!
May 13, 2011
Two College of Education Faculty were recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Student Service at the Spring Inducation ceremony for Bowie State University's chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Professor Barbara Smith was awarded the "Excellence in Service to Students" award," and Dr. Bruce Crim was awarded the "Excellence in Teaching" award.
The National Society of Leadership and Success began with founder, Gary Tuerack's vision of creating a community where like-minded success, orented individauls could come together to learn and support each other.
The National Society of Leadership and Success was founded in 2001 with the sole purpose of creating lasting positive change. Beginning with a handful of chapters and no membership component, the Society now reaches more than 90,000 students around the world. The Society encourages community action, volunteerism, personal growth and strong leadership from its chapters and members around the world.
February 2011
Dr. Lucille Strain has been recognized for outstanding service by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). This award is given to honor indiviuals with 20+ years experience of continuous and current membership with ATE. Dr Strain received this award at ATE's annual conference in Orlando, Florida on Monday, February 15, 2011.
December 2010
BSU Grad Appointed as Assessment Intern
at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Charisse Licorish has always been interested in research related to academic achievement. She is excited to joining a team dedicated to advancing the quality of teaching and learning. Ms. Licorish graduated from Bowie State University in May 2010, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
College of Education/American Education Week Essay Contest
December 1, 2010
As part of this year’s events for American Education Week, the College of Education hosted an essay contest. The topic will be “How Can The Use of Technology Enhance the Classroom/Work Environment”.
Winners were chosen from several entries. First prize was awarded to Erin Roller, a graduate student in the College of Education's Graduate Reading Program. Ms. Roller received an Apple iPad, donated to the College of Education by Prince George's Council Woman Ingrid M. Turner.
The second place prize was awarded to Ms. Elise Perkins an undergraduate student in the College of Education's Early Childhood Special Education Initial Certification program. Elise received a mini laptop donated by the Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc.
All participants received a USB/Flash drive. Essay submissions can be viewed through the links below:
- Caitlyn Callahan, Graduate student, Master of Arts in Teaching
- Kenya Cutts, Graduate student, Reading
- Renee Jordan, Graduate student, Secondary Education
- Yolanda Pearson, Graduate student, Counseling
- Elise Perkins, Undergraduate student, Initial Certification, Early Childhood Special Education
- Erin Roller, Graduate Student, Reading
- Esther Williams, Doctoral candidate, Educational Studies and Leadership
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