The School of Education needs to tighten its focus on the preparation and licensure of teachers, counselors, and school administrators. The looming shortage of teachers and school administrators points to a primary social need that also provides an opportunity. The School has a quality teacher preparation program. Resources must be used to enhance the primary mission. SOE needs to work closer with other colleges.
Collaboration is required for both advising and academic programming.
All secondary education students should be required to complete a content major in another college. As RPAC reviewed the academic programs, it appeared that, in some cases, courses in one major are closely related to and may cover some of the same content in other areas. It is recommended that the School of Journalism faculty explore possibilities for combining existing courses, creating new courses to meet multiple needs, and explore other curricular efficiencies. In addition, the faculty needs to explore collaboration with other units at Drake University. Connections with Marketing in the College of Business and Public Administration, for example, and Graphic Design and English in Arts and Sciences should be investigated.