College of Education and Human Services

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UP inspired exhibit by Carstensen displayed at the Mary Ann Beckwith Gallery

The College of Education and Human Services is pleased to present the first-ever exhibition in the Mary Ann Beckwith Gallery titled "Dream of a Landscape" by award-winning artist, Jens T. Carstensen. To read the press release in PDF format, click here.

CMU students, professors find benefits with iPod technology in classroom

Nearly 650 freshmen and transfer students taking Central Michigan University's Introduction to Teaching course are finding that their iPhones and iPod touches have a purpose in the classroom. And they're discovering how this technology can enhance the learning environment.

The savvy devices, which have skyrocketed in popularity among college students, are utilized in a number of ways. . . . To view a video about this story, click here
CMU students roll out red carpet; execute success of Louisville's international film fest

After nearly four days of volunteering their time and event-planning skills to ensure Louisville's first International Festival of Film was a success, 30 Central Michigan University students stepped off the bus. . . . 

Child Development and Learning Lab Enhances Learning

College students are not the only ones taking advantage of the Education and Human Services Building. The Child Development and Learning Lab was in Wightman Hall for 40 years. . . .

Faculty Earn Excellence in Teaching awards

Special education professors Dawn Decker and Joan Hogan earned CMU's distinguished Excellence in Teaching award in 2008-09 for exceeding the high standards and expectations.  Click here to learn more about the recipients. 

CMU Education and Human Services Building Grand Opening a Success

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of Central Michigan University's new Education and Human Services Building - a facility . . . . .
View podcast about Grand Opening here

Tech Tips for Chips Focus on EHS Building

Jeff had the opportunity to visit with Ray Francis, Interim Associate Dean for the College of Education and Human Services.They toured the new EHS building and Ray was able to showcase some of the technology . . . . .

CMU Students Help Area Seventh-Graders Transition to Middle School

No pencils. No books. That was the underlying theme behind Transitions Camp -- a weeklong day camp organized by Central Michigan University teacher education students. . . . .

CM Life Video Tours of the new EHS Building

CM Life reporters interviewed Ray Francis and Mike Reuter about the new building and have video tours posted on their website. Visit the links below to view the videos.

A passion for fashion

High school students from across the state caught a glimpse of the fashion industry at Central Michigan University during two weeklong camps focused on apparel design . . . . .

Children take favorite tree with them

A big maple tree outside Wightman Hall is moving to the Education and Human Services Building -- in the form of a mosaic tile table the children in the Child Development and Learning Lab . . . . .

CMU students mix design ideas with future of Beijing architecture

The demands of society from increased workloads to family dynamics are changing in China. Now, more than ever before, a greater number of Chinese families are relying on both parents having to work . . . . .