Steven Klees Named Endowed Professor of International, Comparative Education Steven Klees Professor Steven Klees (Education Leadership, Higher Education, and International Education) has joined the growing list of College of Education endowed professors (pdf) as the inaugural holder of the Harold R.W. Benjamin Professorship of International and Comparative Education. Reserved for an eminent scholar whose work substantially advances the discipline, an endowed professorship is one of the highest honors a college can bestow. "Professor Klees' national recognition in international education, his career contribution to the knowledge base of comparative education, and his strong reputation for providing mentorship and guidance to students are indicative of the high standards he brings to the professorship," said Donna Wiseman, dean of the College. [More]   CoE Maintains Top 25 U.S. News ranking For the tenth consecutive year, the College of Education has maintained its ranking as one of the Top 25 schools of education in the country. The College was rated 24th, according to the U.S. News & World Report survey released on April 23, 2009. In addition, all of its ranked programs and departments list in the Top 20 of their categories. This includes the Counseling and Personnel Services department, which now boasts a decade-long consecutive record as number one in the nation. [More]   College of Education Graduation Ceremony, May 22 Over 300 students are scheduled to graduate from the College of Education on Friday, May 22, with degrees or certifications conferred by its seven departments. Dean Donna Wiseman will preside over the spring graduation ceremony, beginning 3:30 p.m. in the Cole (Field House) Student Activities Building. Tickets are not required for the college ceremony [Lists of graduation candidates will be posted throughout the Benjamin Building]. The University's Main Spring Commencement Ceremony is 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the Comcast Center. Tickets are required for the Main commencement. For more information, visit: www.commencement.umd.edu [More]		INSIDE: Upcoming events & Important dates A Global Perspective Faculty/Staff/Student News Alumni News Campaign Update Tech Talk CoE In The News CB front page CB archives College home page
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