College of Education News and Events

Spring 2019 Event Calendar:

Educational Technology Webinar Series – REGISTER NOW 
Location: Online
Are you interested in learning more about how to integrate technology in the classroom? Want to catch a glimpse of how our Doctoral Program in Educational Technology Leadership develops innovators and leaders for school systems, as well as the private and public sectors?  Explore these topics and more through our upcoming free webinar series hosted by NJCU's Department of Educational Technology. Our faculty and doctoral students will introduce you to new ways to engage students in the classroom, and provide you with specific examples and tools to implement right away! View topics and register now!

APRIL 3

Ed.D. in Community College Leadership Virtual Information Session – REGISTER NOW

Wednesday, April 10, 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Online
Join us to learn more about the Ed.D. program in Community College Leadership at NJCU! 
Our program is launching in the summer of 2019. 
Aspiring leaders in this doctoral program will graduate prepared to build, lead, and advance community colleges that are responsive to diverse community needs and excel in recruiting and graduating diverse student populations.

APRIL 8

Special Education Advisement Virtual Information Session – REGISTER NOW
Monday, April 8, 2019, 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Online
Welcome to Special Education with TOSD (Teacher of Students with Disabilities) endorsement program at NJCU! This webinar covers advisement such as course requirements, course sequence, and what's offered in Summer and Fall 2019. Dr. Taylor from the Department of Special Education will host this virtual information session and answer all your questions.

APRIL 10

Ed.D. in Educational Technology Leadership Virtual Information Session – REGISTER NOW
Wednesday, April 10, 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Online
Join us to learn more about the Ed.D. program in Educational Technology Leadership at NJCU. This three-year, cohort-based doctoral program prepares you to be an education leader in a variety of fields - K-12 education, higher education, community college, nonprofit organizations, and business. Our unique program offers the convenience of online education with a one-week summer institute for hands-on exploration, lectures, guest speakers, and collaborative projects. Details about the application process will also be covered during this virtual session. For more information, visit us online at www.njcu.edu/edd

APRIL 17

Counseling Virtual Information Session – REGISTER NOW
Wednesday, April 17, 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Online
Join us to learn more about Counseling program at NJCU! Our master's degree programs are nationally accredited by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Education Programs).
This virtual information session will cover the following programs. 

  • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
  • M.A. in School Counseling 
  • Play Therapy Certification 
  • Substance Awareness Coordinator (SAC) 

During this virtual session, the department will discuss program information and admission requirements, as well as answer all your questions.

NPTNJ Webinar: Earn Credits Toward an M.A. in Educational Technology – REGISTER NOW
Thursday, April 17, 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Online
Did you know that you can transfer up to 15 NPTNJ credits into a Master’s degree in Educational Technology? The Ed Tech classes are completely online and require no tests or exams (all project-based work). Join us to learn about two of the options, MA in Educational Technology and MA in Educational Technology with School Library Media Specialist certification. The presentation will also include tips about user-friendly and free online tools you can use for teaching and learning.

APRIL 26

P3 Alternate Route Virtual Information Session – REGISTER NOW
Friday, April 26, 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Online
Join us to learn more about P3 (pre-school to 3rd grade) alternate route program at NJCU! During this virtual session, the department will discuss program information and admission requirements, as well as answer all your questions.

APRIL 30

College of Education Graduate Instant Decision Day – (Register for your program of interest below) 
Tuesday, April 30, 4:00-7:00pm
Location: NJCU, Professional Studies Building, Room 200, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305
Are you interested in starting a graduate degree or certification program in education this fall? Apply now and get an instant decision on April 30th!  During this event, you can meet with faculty advisors to receive an instant admissions decision and receive advisement on course registration. To participate, submit your graduate application online at least 2 days prior to the event and we'll contact you with the minimum materials you will need to bring with you to your appointment. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver. All programs are eligible for an instant decision except the MA Counseling; MA Reading Specialist; Ed.D in Educational Technology Leadership; and Ed.D in Community College Leadership.

Select your department of interest below to reserve your preferred appointment time: 

*All programs are eligible for an instant decision except the MA Counseling; MA Reading Specialist; Ed.D in Educational Technology Leadership; and Ed.D in Community College Leadership.

JULY 30

Community College Showcase: Promoting Equity and Student Success
Tuesday, July 30, 2019, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location: NJCU, Gilligan Student Union Building, Multipurpose Room, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07035

Join us for a free conference hosted by the new Ed.D. in Community College Leadership program at New Jersey City University. This event is for faculty, staff, and administrators who are passionate about the equity and success mission of the community college.

Save the date! Registration information for the conference will be available in April. 

CALL FOR PROPOSALS - DUE APRIL 15TH

Interested in submitting a proposal for this conference? 

All sessions will be one hour in duration and should include opportunities for participants to interact with one another.  Presentations on practices that significantly impact student success on a large scale and reduce equity gaps are encouraged.

The conference committee will review proposals at the end of April and notifications about acceptance will be sent in early May.

Click here to submit your proposal by April 15, 2019. 

Questions? Contact Dr. Christine Harrington, Associate Professor and Co-Coordinator, Ed.D. in Community College Leadership, New Jersey City University, charrington1@njcu.edu

College of Education News

Dr. Carrie Robinson Receives Hans Olsen Distinguished Teacher Educator of the Year Award

 

Congratulations to Dr. Carrie Robinson, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at New Jersey City, for being named the Hans Olsen Distinguished Teacher Educator of the Year. She will receive this honor at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators in Las Vegas on Monday, February 19, 2018. The Association of Teacher Educators is a national organization devoted to the improvement of teacher education for school-based and post-secondary teacher educators. Dr. Robinson formerly served as President of ATE in 2002-2003 and was recognized as a Distinguished Member in 2010.

 

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 winners of College of Education scholarships:

Yanibel Caraballo (Math/Secondary Ed), Dr. Florence Steele Hunt Scholarship
Carolina Espin (Counselor Education), the Hart and Sherry Webber Memorial Scholarship
Maria Hernandez (Math/Secondary Ed), Jeanne Thornton Memorial Scholarship
Jaclyn Noriega (Early Childhood/Special Ed), Ruth Hagan Scholarship
Jennifer Ashinsky (Special Ed), Ruth Hagan Scholarship
Shannon Gallagher (Special Ed), Ruth Hagan Scholarship