Interim Dean Dr. Donna Ploessl
“The College of Education and Human Development is excited to thank you for the profound impact your generous contributions have had on our programs. Your dedication to the college has allowed us to expand educational programs to enhance our mission to provide a world-class education and make a difference. Your support has made it possible to increase scholarships for deserving students across the CEHD. The expansion of our scholarship programs not only lightens the financial burden for students but adds to our mission to create a diverse and inclusive academic environment. Your contributions have allowed us to renovate and update learning spaces equipped with the technology and resources our students need to be successful when they leave the bricks. Thank you for your ongoing support not only to transform individual lives but the future of the College of Education and Human Development and the University of Montevallo as a whole. We are profoundly grateful for your commitment to education and your belief in our mission.”
College of Education and Human Development Report
Nutrition & Wellness
- Two N&W students, Ergi Veli and Alyx Lucero, will present at the Alabama State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance conference in November.
- N&W students, Alyx Lucero, Josh Daw, and Kinley Armstrong are working with Dr. Robert Herron and Dr. Kelley Devane-Hart on a research project to evaluate UM student health factors.
- The Coordinated Program in Dietetics currently maintains a one-year pass rate of 100% on the RDN exam.
FCS
- FCS program awarded over $100,000 in scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year during our Honors Day Program in April, 2023.
- Two new faculty members: Dr. Joelle Smith in HDFS and Mr. Withrow Newell, Hospitality and Tourism
EXNS
- Continue to increase in numbers. Became the second largest major on campus.
- Completed phase 1 of Myreck Hall renovations
TLT
- Faculty had over 18 presentations and over 6 publications this year.
- Increased scholarship awards in all areas
- Hosted several events on campus including the Alabama NAME Conference, ASL Expo, Future Falcon Day, and the Deaf Education & ASL Forum
- Maintained 100% pass rate on EdTPA
- Awards within TLT:
Dr. Greg Samuels received the Birmingham Business Journal Diversity & Inclusion Award
Dr. Almir Smajic received the Graduate Faculty Diversity Award
Donor Impact
“I enjoy the sense of community that’s here, and the people and the professors,” she said. “I fell in love with my team and the community that my team has built. That’s when I knew I belonged at Montevallo and decided to stay here and finish it out. And I’ve enjoyed my time here.”
– Anyla Shipman, who is an exercise and nutrition science major at the University of Montevallo
