Institute of Applied Learning now at NU

Lewiston Porter Sentinel, March 25, 2006

Niagara University recently unveiled the College of Education’s new Institute for Applied Learning. Shown, from left, are: Dr. Clark Godshall, district superintendent from Orleans/Niagara BOCES; Dr. Nancy McGlen, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Patricia Wrobel, director of the institute and assistant dean for external relations in the College of Education; and Dr. Debra Colley, dean of the College of Education.

Niagara University unveiled the College of Education’s new Institute for Applied Learning on Mar. 16.

The institute serves as the professional development arm of the College of Education. It will implement activities as a partnership among faculty in the College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, and school districts. The goal is to bring research-based methodologies to the classroom through ongoing sustainable initiatives.

The mission of the institute is to plan and deliver sustained professional learning, in partnership with the educational community, with the collective goal of enhancing student performance.

Through the collaboration of the College of Education, Arts and Sciences, and school districts, professional development will become embedded in the continuum of pre-service education, induction and sustained professional learning.