The Department of Police and Public Safety, with 90 full time employees, is responsible for police services, parking, special events, and public health and safety on the campus. Forty-eight are police officers who provide protection and service around the clock. Community Policing provides close personal involvement between the officers and the community within a specified geographical area with an emphasis on officer ownership and problem solving. Each residence hall complex and the University Apartment area has a mini-station with a full time community policing officer assigned to work directly with University housing groups to rapidly disseminate information and assist in preventing criminal activity. The Police Division conducts crime reduction, sexual assault and personal safety seminars aimed at risk avoidance and crime prevention.
College continues to be ranked among the best in the nation.
In the 2002 issue of U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools , the College was ranked first in elementary and secondary education for the seventh consecutive year. We were additionally ranked second in rehabilitation counseling , third in curriculum and instruction , third in educational psychology , fourth in higher education administration , and seventh in education policy . Having seven graduate program areas ranked by reputation in the top 8 nationally is testimony to the quality and reputation of our faculty and programs. Overall, the College ranked 13th when rated against criteria of selectivity, research activity, resources, enrollment, and reputation. Once admitted to the College of Education, students have the opportunity to learn from a wide array of experienced professionals.