Standard 4.2

Standard 4 Element 2. Experiences Working with Diverse Faculty

College of Education candidates in initial and advanced programs work with and learn from faculty who come from diverse backgrounds and represent a wide range of cultural experiences. Moreover, faculty with whom candidates work throughout their preparation program are knowledgeable about and sensitive to preparing candidates to work with diverse students, including students with exceptionalities. These are full-time and adjunct faculty in the College of Education and in other colleges where COE candidates complete their required coursework. These are also school-based faculty where candidates engage in field experiences and clinical practice. Table 4.1 reflects the demographics of the faculty with whom COE candidates interact in classroom settings on campus and in community schools in Montgomery County.

Table 4.1 Faculty Demographics

  Prof. Ed. Faculty in Initial Teacher Preparation Programs Prof. Ed. Faculty in Advanced Programs* All Faculty in the Institution School-based faculty
  N (%) N (%) N (%) N (%)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (0.88%)

0 (0%)

Asian or Pacific Islander

2 (6.06%)

2 (6.25%)

21 (9.21%)

0 (0%)

Black, non-Hispanic

20 (60.61%)

18 (56.25%)

135 (59.21%)

1467 (59.34%)

Hispanic

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

White, non-Hispanic

10 (30.30%)

12 (37.50%)

69 30.26%)

983 (39.77%)

Two or more races

1 (3.03%)

0 (0%)

1 (.44%)

0 (0%)

Other

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

22 (0.89%)

Race/ethnicity unknown

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

Total

33 (100%)

32 (100%)

228 (100%)

2472

 

 

 

 

 

Female

23 (69.7%)

21 (65.63%)

119 (52.19%)

1997 (80.78%)

Male

10 (30.3%)

11 (34.38%)

109 (47.81%)

475 (19.22%)

Total

33 (100%)

32 (100%)

228 (100%)

2472 (100%)

*Faculty are counted in both initial teacher preparation and advanced programs

COE faculty also bring a diversity of experiences to the classroom, including traveling (Dr. Vazin teaching in China slideshow) and teaching, research, and service activities. Descriptions of some of these experiences are included in the online report and in exhibit room documents.