Office of the Dean

Dean

Bill Phillips
E-Mail: bill.phillips@eku.edu   

Virginia Veeder
Administrative Assistant
(Associate Dean)

What we believe:
The most important element in fostering meaningful learning is an effective educator. We define that person as a unique amalgam of at least three elements: strong dynamic understanding of content, significant pedagogical skills, and dispositions that foster growth and learning in others.

Our mission is: “To teach, to learn, to help others teach and learn” and we mean it. We expect our colleagues to be absolutely committed to individualized teaching and learning. We are “a school of opportunity,” we emphasize giving each individual student opportunities to move from where he or she is to where he or she needs and wants to be. It takes more than a university to prepare an educator.

Our plan is to build a “seamless model” for recruiting, educating, retaining, and renewing Kentucky’s educators and create a site for developing the next generation of educator preparation programs founded upon collaboration among all education stakeholders. We expect all of our colleagues to be active scholars. This means staying current in professional fields via participation in state, regional and national professional organizations and being actively involved in the creation of new knowledge that strengthens teaching and enhances our professions.  

Our operational philosophy is based on cooperation, trust, and interdependence among faculty, staff, administrators, and students.  We are building a vibrant learning community whose members respect, depend upon, and cooperate with one another.  This system allows us to make decisions effectively and inclusively, promote the mission and goals of the University, and create a positive environment in which to work, learn, and play.