The Darden College of Education and Professional Studies (DCEPS) is excited to undertake an in-depth strategic planning process this academic year. This initiative aligns with our belief in striving to become the best version of ourselves, rather than remaining where we are. The planning process will be driven by the participation of our faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders, culminating in an impactful plan with achievable, measurable, and sustainable strategies that will set the college on a path to lasting success.
As we progress through the planning process, we will routinely share updates to keep you informed about our progress and ways to get involved.
We extend our gratitude for your support and dedication to the success of this plan, and we invite you to reference this page throughout the process for updates.
Message From the Dean
Dear Darden College community,
I am pleased to share that the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies is entering an exciting new phase in our efforts to continuously enhance our college and enable the members of our community – whether faculty and staff or the learners we serve – to continue to do their best work. With the many changes our college has experienced in recent years, we now have a unique opportunity to assess our progress and to come together to collectively shape a vision for our future.
Through insightful collaboration with our faculty, staff, students, and valued stakeholders, we are pursuing the development of a strategic plan that will guide our college for years to come. This comprehensive planning process that will take place over the 2024-2025 academic year, providing us with an opportunity to align the work of our college with the priorities of the broader institution identified through the 2023-2028 Forward-Focused: Where Innovation Meets Possibilities strategic plan.
I am grateful for the work each of you is doing, and I strongly encourage you to actively participate throughout this planning process. Your feedback is integral to the success and eventual implementation of our strategic plan. Our college contains a wonderful diversity of discipline. As we consider our future, we want to intentionally celebrate and leverage the strengths of our diverse community. DCEPS is committed to serving its learners and being leaders in knowledge creation and discovery – this commitment also extends to serving our communities, which will remain a top priority as we look to the future.
For this process to reach its full potential, we must work together. I am incredibly grateful for your participation and am eager to see how our collaboration leads to the betterment of our college and community.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tammi Dice,
Dean, Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
This process will take place over the 2024-2025 academic year, with the majority of stakeholder engagement occurring from late fall 2024 to early spring 2025.
August 2024: Planning Kickoff
September - December 2024: Stakeholder interviews; faculty and staff, student, and alumni and donor surveys
January - February 2025: Departmental listening sessions, student focus groups
March 2025: Strategic planning workshop with steering committee and college leadership
March - April 2025: Strategic plan development
May 2025: Finalization of strategic plan
The steering committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and leadership representatives from across the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies. The committee serves as a valuable resource in helping guide the process’ progression by reviewing research, informing stakeholder engagement, and ultimately overseeing the development of our strategic plan.
- Dr. Petros Katsioloudis, Chair, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research, Dean’s Office
- Dr. David Ayers, Associate Professor of Higher Education, Education Leadership and Workforce Development
- Dr. Michelle Bartlett, Assistant Professor of Community College Leadership, Educational Leadership and Workforce Development
- Dr. Robert “Bob” Case, Associate Professor of Sport Management, Human Movement Studies and Special Education
- Dr. Jamie Colwell, Department Chair and Professor of Literacy, Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Kendra Hall, Emergency Lecturer and recent graduate, Educational Psychology and Program Evaluation, STEM Education & Professional Studies
- Ms. Jennessa Libby-Reynolds, Interim Director for the Office of Clinical Experiences
- Dr. Jeffrey Moe, Associate Professor of Counseling, Counseling and Human Services
- Dr. Kelly Rippard, Senior Lecturer, Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Brittany Suggs, Lecturer and Clinical Coordinator, Counseling and Human Services
The process is in its preliminary stages with Emergent Method, the consulting firm that has been engaged to guide us through this process. The steering committee will being meeting regularly with the Emergent Method team to review research and begin planning for stakeholder interviews, surveys, listening sessions, and focus groups.
We thank you for your support in this process and your interest in the success of this plan and the future of the college.
This process will take place over the 2024-2025 academic year, with the majority of stakeholder engagement occurring from late fall 2024 to early spring 2025.
August 2024: Planning Kickoff
September - December 2024: Stakeholder interviews; faculty and staff, student, and alumni and donor surveys
January - February 2025: Departmental listening sessions, student focus groups
March 2025: Strategic planning workshop with steering committee and college leadership
March - April 2025: Strategic plan development
May 2025: Finalization of strategic plan
The steering committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and leadership representatives from across the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies. The committee serves as a valuable resource in helping guide the process’ progression by reviewing research, informing stakeholder engagement, and ultimately overseeing the development of our strategic plan.
- Dr. Petros Katsioloudis, Chair, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research, Dean’s Office
- Dr. David Ayers, Associate Professor of Higher Education, Education Leadership and Workforce Development
- Dr. Michelle Bartlett, Assistant Professor of Community College Leadership, Educational Leadership and Workforce Development
- Dr. Robert “Bob” Case, Associate Professor of Sport Management, Human Movement Studies and Special Education
- Dr. Jamie Colwell, Department Chair and Professor of Literacy, Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Kendra Hall, Emergency Lecturer and recent graduate, Educational Psychology and Program Evaluation, STEM Education & Professional Studies
- Ms. Jennessa Libby-Reynolds, Interim Director for the Office of Clinical Experiences
- Dr. Jeffrey Moe, Associate Professor of Counseling, Counseling and Human Services
- Dr. Kelly Rippard, Senior Lecturer, Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Brittany Suggs, Lecturer and Clinical Coordinator, Counseling and Human Services
The process is in its preliminary stages with Emergent Method, the consulting firm that has been engaged to guide us through this process. The steering committee will being meeting regularly with the Emergent Method team to review research and begin planning for stakeholder interviews, surveys, listening sessions, and focus groups.
We thank you for your support in this process and your interest in the success of this plan and the future of the college.
Get Involved!
The strategic planning process would not be possible without the participation of our college community and our external partners. The planning process is driven by the involvement of our community, including our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other DCEPS partners.
