Athenaeum The Patton College of Education
OHIO UNIVERSITY’S EDUCATION MAGAZINE
On the Cover: The Patton Legacy Dr.Violet Lenore Patton’s lifelong dedication to education has changed the lives of countless students as well as her peers, supervisors and essentially everyone she meets. Athenaeum is published by The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University, Office of the Dean, for the faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the college. The Patton College welcomes your comments and noteworthy items. Please e-mail or send your letters to: Athenaeum Ohio University The Patton College of Education Office of the Dean McCracken Hall 133 Athens, OH 45701 Patton.Alumni@ohio.edu 740.593.9449 Visit our web site: www.ohiou.edu/education Renée A. Middleton, Ph.D. Dean, The Patton College of Education middletonr@ohio.edu Linda Reed Chair, Dean’s Circle of Engagement Art Stellar Vice Chair, Dean’s Circle of Engagement Editor: Mary Beth Gillam Design: Mark Brunton, Ohio University; and Christina Ullman, Ullman Design Photographers: Mark Brunton, Kevin Riddle, Rick Fatica, Ben Siegel
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2012 GRADUATION
Message from the Dean Year in Review / College Notes Educational Studies Teacher Education Counseling & Higher Education Higher Education Human & Consumer Sciences
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Cutler Scholars Joy of Giving Donor Honor Roll New Scholarships Grants and Contracts Center Stage Research Briefs