NAME OF INSTITUTION: St. Gregory's University

AFFILIATION OR CONTROL: Private

PRESIDENT: Dr. David Wagie

CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER:  Fr. Robert Busch, Ph.D.

TEACHER EDUCATION UNIT: Education Division

DEAN or DIRECTOR: Dr. Suzanne Spradling    Title:   Dean

ADDRESS: 1900 West MacArthur Drive. Shawnee 74804-2499

TELEPHONE: 405 878-5298   FAX: 405 878-5198    Email:  ssspradling@stgregorys.edu

ASSOCIATE DEANS:

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS:

OACTE REPRESENTATIVE:  Dr. Suzanne Spradling

TELEPHONE: 405 878-5298   FAX: 405 878-5198    Email: ssspradling@stgregorys.edu

OACTE ALTERNATE:  Marian Salwierak

TELEPHONE: 405 878-5298       FAX: 405 878-5198        Email:  

ACCREDITATION: State  X   NCATE  __  TO: Fall 2007

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS OFFERED:

DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION:

SGU offers four education degree programs leading to secondary certification in math, life science, English and social studies.

THEME OR SUMMATIVE PHRASE FOR CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:

The title of the conceptual framework for SGU’s education program is the Reflective Practitioner. This term represents the foundation of the Benedictine Order in its mission of prayer and work. Reflective practitioners are professional teachers who have strong practical experience in quality schools and a thorough theoretical foundation for reflection before, during and after implementing best teaching practices.