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Edison State College Dean, Dr. Erin Harrel, to Serve as FACTE State President-Elect

Mar 21, 2014

Dr. Erin Harrel, Dean, School of Education at Edison State College was elected the state president-elect for the Florida Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (FACTE) for 2014-2015.  Dr. Harrel is the first Dean from the Florida State College System to be elected to this position, and will serve as the FACTE President in 2016-2018.

“It is a great honor to serve as the FACTE state president-elect.  I look forward to the many opportunities our profession will have due to the participation of so many excellent professionals in the field of education,” said Dr. Harrel. “It is such an honor to be offered this opportunity.”

FACTE provides leadership on issues related to professional education, with primary focus on teacher education and promotes effective public policy regarding professional education, enhances and improves professional education programs at member institutions, and enhances the professional effectiveness of members. The purpose of the Association is to promote ideas and practices, through cooperative endeavors among public and private colleges and universities in the State of Florida that would improve the quality of performance of professional school personnel. (http://facte.info/)

Celebrating more than 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and ranked nationally as one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Serving more than 22,000 students per year regionally, nationally, and internationally, students are also active in a wide variety of clubs and programs that cater to their interests. Nationally, Edison State is ranked 45th among associate degree producers and 26th for its prestigious associate producing Nursing program. For more information please visit www.edison.edu.

Last Updated: March 21, 2014