UM-Dearborn Awarded TEAC Accreditation!

The Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) has officially voted to accredit the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s School of Education’s teacher education programs for a period of seven years. This accreditation is the culmination of a two-year process that included the development of claims about our programs and its graduates by faculty, the drafting of an inquiry brief with evidence to support those claims, a visit in November 2011 by a TEAC team to audit the data in the brief, an report from the audit team and a response by us, and a meeting with the TEAC Accreditation Panel in Philadelphia on February 9, 2012.  The TEAC Accreditation Committee met earlier this week and decided to award accreditation to UM-Dearborn.

With the close scrutiny being given to teacher preparation programs in the country, amidst deep skepticism about the quality of these programs, the accreditation by TEAC after a rigorous review and close examination of all aspects of our work, is especially gratifying.  This accomplishment represents the combined work of many individuals on the UM-Dearborn campus, and it recognizes the university's commitment to excellence in preparing education professionals.

Thanks to all who contribute to this work, to all who helped us through the lengthy TEAC audit review process, and to all who create an environment in which excellence is valued. Special thanks go to Paul Fossum, associate dean, and Susan Everett, associate professor, and to the other members of the school’s TEAC team for their excellent work in preparing the extensive documentation that resulted in this terrific outcome.