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The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) presented the University of Saint Joseph with the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement Award at CAEP’s annual conference, CAEPCon. held Sept. 18 in Arlington, Virginia.
USJ is the only school in Connecticut and one of only two schools in New England to receive the award.
The award is presented to educator preparation providers (EPPs) that achieved accreditation with no stipulations or areas for improvement, by demonstrating strong evidence and data trends. It is named after the founding President of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). The award celebrates Murray’s legacy as a champion for rigorous educator preparation standards and his role in uniting the profession through the creation of CAEP.
USJ Education Department Chair and Associate Professor of Education Ashley Oldham accepted the award.
“USJ’s educator preparation programs meet rigorous national standards, preparing our students to enter the field as effective educators. This award honors our hardworking and dedicated students and faculty, and their strong commitment to excellence,” Oldham said. “It was a proud moment, and I’m excited to bring it back to our amazing team.”
These providers are committed to preparing their candidates to make a positive difference in the lives of all K-12 students as soon as they enter the classroom. The Murray Leadership Recognition highlights their dedication to continuous improvement, accountability, and quality through purposeful use of evidence.
Yuhang Rong, chair of the CAEP Board of Directors