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School of Education Continues Tradition of Excellence Greenville College’s School of Education received notification from the Illinois State Board of Education that it has earned the state’s highest recognition for the seventh year in a row. Areas of strength continue to be high quality programming, high candidate employment records, excellent employment recommendations for student teachers, and highly qualified faculty. Assistant Professor of Education Mark Lamb begins his second year as director of the School’s clinical practices, which are key to student success. He holds a doctorate in education from Maryville University, plus 28 years experience working in secondary public schools including professional development and improving instruction. According to Lamb, programs that have earned the
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state’s highest ratings instill confidence on two fronts. “One, prospective students gain confidence they will receive topquality preparation for their pre-K through 12 careers. Two, prospective employers gain confidence that applicants with certification and a GC degree on their resumes are well prepared for success in the classroom.”
Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Excellence and Sportsmanship
At the conclusion of each school year, the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) recognizes studentathletes for their academic excellence and exemplary sportsmanship. This year Greenville College student-athletes received recognition for 67 All-Academic Honors, more than any other conference school. Webster University received 50, and Principia College followed with 48. Among GC’s honorees, six students received the All-Academic Honors twice, once in the fall and again in the spring. 16
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SLIAC also announced Greenville College as the winner of its 2011-12 Sportsmanship Award. Member schools cast votes for schools whose players, coaches, and fans best exhibit the qualities of good sportsmanship. GC’s Panthers won the overall sportsmanship award based on their conference-best four team Sportsmanship Awards for men’s basketball, men’s soccer, women’s cross country, and women’s tennis.
Presidential Search The search for Greenville College’s next president continues to move forward. GC’s Board of Trustees has established guidelines for the search process and tapped a search firm, CarterBaldwin, for assistance. Trustee Craig Tidball ’76 heads the newly formed search committee and reports that it is off to a good start. “The eleven-member team features strong representation from alumni, faculty, staff, and the board. I’m pleased to be a part of this important committee that is working to secure Greenville’s leadership for the future.” In July, the group’s work included identifying institutional needs for the future. To learn more about committee members and skill sets sought for the new president, visit greenville.edu/ about/presidential_search. “In the coming months the search firm and committee members will be seeking individuals as candidates,” explains Tidball. “The site will provide a means for anyone to submit names of potential candidates for the office.” The board hopes to announce Greenville College’s new president by next June.
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