As one of the fastest growing universities in the nation, Florida Atlantic University now serves over 26,000 students from very diverse backgrounds. FAU was established in 1961 and has 7 campuses to serve all of south Florida with various collaborations with other universities. Enrollment is expected to double within 10 years. The College of Education has been part of FAU since its inception with almost 20,000 alumni since classes started on the Boca Raton campus. Now, the College of Education has expanded to the Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Jupiter, and Port St. Lucie campuses as well.

The College of Education is dedicated to the development of educational professionals, individuals with a sound knowledge base built on the best available research, theory, and practical applications – individuals with high standards of ethical behavior and a commitment to excellence and continued learning. The faculty that inspire these students are committed to providing the best training for our students in order to ensure that FAU is meeting the educational needs of the 21st century.

With the rising financial cost of a college education, it becomes more and more difficult to hire top quality professors, and for young people to afford a quality education and an opportunity for a better future.

There is also a huge concern over the tremendous shortage of qualified teachers that our country is facing. Over the next 10 years, we will need to hire 2 million teachers to fill the requirements of our educational systems nationwide. Every effort is being made by the College of Education at FAU to attract the brightest students into the field of teaching.

As one of our many alumni, you can play an important role in helping us meet those enormous needs. Your annual contribution, no matter how small or large, can make a difference. Please remember to support the College of Education so that we can continue to provide the best education possible for our future graduates.