Eugene T. Moore School of Education joins prestigious council

Published: September 15, 2009

CLEMSON — The educational leadership program in Clemson University’s Eugene T. Moore School of Education has been accepted as a member of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). Clemson is the only institution in the state to earn the status.

“Acceptance in UCEA was the result of a multiyear process of improvement to the doctoral program of educational leadership at Clemson," said Rob Knoeppel, assistant professor and area coordinator of educational leadership for the Eugene T. Moore School of Education. "The process included significant changes to our curriculum, addition of new faculty and a demonstrated commitment to assist South Carolina educational leaders in improving K-12 education throughout the state.

“Membership in this organization establishes Clemson as one of the premier institutions in the field of educational leadership and adds to the university’s goal of becoming a top-20 public institution.”

UCEA membership includes only doctoral-granting universities and only those granting doctorates in educational leadership.

To earn membership, Clemson’s doctoral program in educational leadership demonstrated an integrated strategy grounded in best practices and a culture of creating partnerships to serve South Carolina school districts. The university also was required to demonstrate that it generates research and knowledge which is disseminated statewide and nationally.

The council is a community of scholars committed to the improvement of leadership and policy that supports the learning and development of all children. It actively initiates and leads educational reform efforts through its research and preparation programs. UCEA institutions work collaboratively with schools and educational agencies to positively influence local, state and national educational policy.

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