Grand Valley Lanthorn - Elaine Collins named new dean -
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Published on: 8/26/2003
Last Visited: 8/27/2003
Elaine Collins replaced Anne Mulder as dean of education at Grand Valley State University.
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Elaine Collins began work as the new dean of education on July 1.She replaced Anne Mulder, who was interim dean for two years.
As dean of education, Collins will be responsible for enhancing the quality of programs and acquiring resources to develop the excellence of the School of Education.
Collins received her bachelor's degree in music from UCLA, her master's degree in curriculum and instruction from UC Davis and her doctorate for educational policy and leadership from Ohio State University.
She has previously served as dean of liberal arts and sciences at West Shore and dean of academic studies at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.Collins stated that having a broad background gained from her previous positions in the education field will help her as dean of the School of Education.
As dean, Collins expects to face challenges such as "educating teachers to address today's educational issues and positioning the school of education as a national and international leader."She said she will work with faculty, staff, students and community leaders on those issues.
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Collins said she wants to understand the perspectives of the people who are served by the School of Education.She said she encourages visitors -- her door is always open.
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