Rebecca Rusk Recognized by Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University

2015 Jul 21

Rebecca Rusk of Cumming, Georgia, received the 2015 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at Valdosta State University.

The Dewar College of Education and Human Services prepares professionals for multiple roles in educational settings and community agencies; fosters a culture of reflective, evidence-based practice and inquiry within a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff; provides leadership in the improvement of the education, health, and well-being of citizens throughout the South Georgia region, the nation, and the world; and develops effective, responsive scholars and practitioners who use theory, research, and collaboration to enhance their work in a global, diverse, and technological society.

The Dewar College of Education and Human Services offers more than 85 bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates and endorsements, through the Department of Adult and Career Education; Department of Art; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology; Department of Early Childhood and Special Education; Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education; Department of Library and Information Studies; Department of Marriage and Family Therapy; Department of Middle Grades, Secondary, Reading, and Deaf Education; Department of Modern and Classical Languages; Department of Music; Department of Psychology and Counseling; and Department of Social Work.

Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach.

Valdosta State University seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.

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