About the Center
The Center for Educational Excellence, Collaboration & Inquiry was initially chartered in October 2000 as the Center for Educational Renewal. Although the original name has been changed to provide increased clarity about its mission and focus, it still purposes to promote "simultaneous renewal" or the concept that educators from both the schools and the university need to work collaboratively and collegially to improve education P-16 and beyond.
Mission Statement
To exemplify educational excellence through collaboration and educational inquiry that enhances the university's ability to support professional practice and student learning at all levels in the North Coast region.
Collaboration/Partnership Priorities
- Facilitate collaboration between HSU and other organizations to improve education at all levels.
- Explore the viability of developing several "partnership" or "professional development schools/districts" to promote and support cutting-edge professional practice.
- Develop a regional technology initiative to strengthen teaching and learning.
- Seek funding to promote collaboration.
Inquiry Priorities
- Promote and coordinate collaborative inquiry by school and university colleagues to improve teaching, learning, teacher education, and professional development.
- Identify and share exemplary practices.
- Seek funding for research and development.
The Director
Cathleen
Rafferty has served as the Center's director since its inception in Fall
of 2000. A former middle grades Reading/English/Language Arts and Social
Studies teacher and coach, Cathleen brings more than a decade's worth of
experience with school-university collaboration and collaborative inquiry.
Cathleen Rafferty, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Education
HGH 209
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-3113 (Voice Mail)
(707) 826-5868 (Fax)
cdr11@humboldt.edu
Steering Committee
Meets face-to face 1-2 times per semester, sometimes including a joint meeting with a larger Advisory Board. Additionally, this group regularly communicates via e-mail for ongoing dialogue, input, and feedback to the Center's Director.
- Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) Professional Development Coordinator
- Redwood Science Project Representative(s)
- Redwood Area Math Project Representative(s)
- Redwood Writing Project Representative(s)
- Education Department Chairperson
- Local School Superintendent(s)
- Liberal Studies Elementary Education (LSEE)/Dean's Office Liaison