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Neag dean wins research award
Meghan Kruger
Issue date: 2/12/09 Section: News
Richard Schwab, dean of UConn's Neag School of Education, was awarded the 2009 Margaret B. Lindsey Award for Distinguished Research in Teacher Education on Sunday, Feb. 8, at an awards ceremony in Chicago. The award, according to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the organization that presented Schwab with the honor, "recognizes an individual whose research over the last decade has made a major impact on the field of teacher education."
Schwab, who has been the dean of the School of Education for more than 10 years and who is also a professor in educational leadership, said he was surprised when he received a letter from the AACTE congratulating him on winning this award.
"Many people had nominated me without my knowing," Schwab said. "I was also surprised because this award does not normally go to a dean."
Schwab's research mainly focuses on teacher and administration education form, with his most recent interest being in the effectiveness of a five-year educational program for graduates.
"We've found that teachers really benefit from five year educational programs," Schwab said. The Neag School of Education is currently a five year program, which is known as the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's (IB/M) program, after which graduates leave UConn with a Master's degree in education.
In addition to his research, Schwab has also published work on issues such as education technology, as well as occupational stress and health in educational organizations. His contributions have helped catapult the Neag School of Education into the national rankings.
According to the U.S. News & World Report, UConn is ranked No. 21 nationally on a list of best graduate schools for its education program, and is ranked No. 1 among public schools in the Northeast. Several of the specialty programs are nationally ranked as well, with the Doctoral of Kinesiology program being ranked No. 1 in the country.
In a press release, UConn's Provost Peter Nicholls said, "Rich is an outstanding teacher, researcher, and leader and I am delighted that his work is being recognized in this way."
Schwab said that he was "humbled and honored" by this award. He added, "I hope to continue to do the same kind of work in the future."
Schwab, who has been the dean of the School of Education for more than 10 years and who is also a professor in educational leadership, said he was surprised when he received a letter from the AACTE congratulating him on winning this award.
"Many people had nominated me without my knowing," Schwab said. "I was also surprised because this award does not normally go to a dean."
Schwab's research mainly focuses on teacher and administration education form, with his most recent interest being in the effectiveness of a five-year educational program for graduates.
"We've found that teachers really benefit from five year educational programs," Schwab said. The Neag School of Education is currently a five year program, which is known as the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's (IB/M) program, after which graduates leave UConn with a Master's degree in education.
In addition to his research, Schwab has also published work on issues such as education technology, as well as occupational stress and health in educational organizations. His contributions have helped catapult the Neag School of Education into the national rankings.
According to the U.S. News & World Report, UConn is ranked No. 21 nationally on a list of best graduate schools for its education program, and is ranked No. 1 among public schools in the Northeast. Several of the specialty programs are nationally ranked as well, with the Doctoral of Kinesiology program being ranked No. 1 in the country.
In a press release, UConn's Provost Peter Nicholls said, "Rich is an outstanding teacher, researcher, and leader and I am delighted that his work is being recognized in this way."
Schwab said that he was "humbled and honored" by this award. He added, "I hope to continue to do the same kind of work in the future."
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