2801 W.Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606
Telephone (419) 530-2495
"Education is the bedrock of our democratic system. We should never take for granted the continuation of our democratic society. Each generation of our citizens must be educated to the best of our ability if we are to preserve and advance our society and its tradition of equal opportunity for all citizens. As I reflect on my experiences in education, and especially on my experiences in international education, I am constantly reminded that our educational system in the United States is rooted in a firm belief in democracy. Although we find some exceptions in practice, basically the way we have organized schooling, the way we teach, the questions we ask, and our firm belief in the value of the individual are rooted in a democratic tradition founded on social justice. Education is our prime vehicle for creating the "just" society. In all of our efforts in education we are preparing citizens to lead productive lives in a democratic society characterized by social justice." - Dean Thomas J. Switzer The Judith Herb College of Education at The University of Toledo is noted for excellence in teacher and administrator preparation and for the quality of its faculty. Degrees range from the bachelor's to the Ph.D. The college is committed to quality teaching, to the enhancement of knowledge, and to service to its urban community. In fulfilling this mission, the College of Education plays its role in preserving, protecting, and advancing our democracy. Thomas J. Switzer is Dean of the Judith Herb College of Education at The University of Toledo in Toledo Ohio. From 1987 to 2002 he served as Dean of the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa. From 1971 to 1987 he served on the faculty and as associate dean of the School of Education at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Prior to his university teaching experience, he was a design team member of Sociological Resources for the Social Studies curricular project and a social studies teacher in Waterloo, Iowa. While at Michigan he was involved in the education of social studies teachers and doctoral students in curriculum and instruction and conducted research on change and the change process. As dean at Northern Iowa he was involved in establishing school/university partnerships, in promoting international partnerships, and in implementing instructional technology in education. Dr. Switzer was instrumental in the formation of the Renaissance Group. He has been chair of the AACTE Committee on Technology and has served as President and as member the Executive Committee of the Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities and as a member of the Board of Directors for AACTE. At the request of the Governor of Iowa he served as Chair of the Iowa Council on Education Quality. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Child Project and currently serves on the National Education Design team for that project. | |||
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