Today, classes for education students as well as the School of Education's administrative and faculty offices are located in Morris Hall which honors the memory of Thomas Morris, the Regent and State Senator whose efforts resulted in the selection of La Crosse as the site of Wisconsin's eighth Normal School. La Crosse and Milwaukee also shared the distinction of being the first Normal Schools to offer graduate classes in education. The La Crosse campus continued to have great success in attracting students. Two dormitories had to be built in the 1950's to provide housing for students wanting to enroll at La Crosse, and in the eight-year period from 1960 to1967, ten dormitories were built to accommodate the rapid increase in students. As the campus expanded, so did teacher education programs.
Teaching is a profession focused on human development.
The basic values of the profession include a respect for the dignity and autonomy of the learner, and a dedication to developing citizens who will be active participants in our democratic society. The Center is working to establish positive relationships with communities of color in La Crosse and Milwaukee and to encourage their young people to come to UW-La Crosse to pursue a career in teacher education. The School of Education also offers preparation for K-12 licenses in the areas of Art, Music, Educational Media, and English as a Second Language. Program offers a Master's degree for educators who seek to improve their professional knowledge and skills. Teachers who wish to add a license in Educational Media may enroll in this concentration in the ME-PD program.