SEATTLE U Celebrates 125th Anniversary

2016 - 2017

Seattle University celebrates its 125th anniversary with a year-long campaign.

Online ELL Endorsement and Educating Non-Native English Speakers Launches

2016

Educating Non-Native English Speakers, Seattle University's second online graduate program, launches in 2016.

COE Launches University's First Online Degree Program

2015

Seattle University's first online degree program is at the College of Education! Adult Education and Training transitions to an online format.

EDLR Joins Carnegie Project to Develop Community Leaders

2014

In 2014, the College of Education joined the third consortium of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), an action-oriented initiative...

Teacher Education Program Receives National Service-Learning Award

2010

The Teacher Education program was honored with the State Farm Award for Service-Learning Excellence in Teacher Education, which recognized the COE for...

COE Celebrates 75th Anniversary

2010 - 2011

Ciscoe Morris Biodiversity Garden Completed

2008

The Ciscoe Morris Biodiversity Garden located behind Loyola was finished in 2008. This space demonstrates a variety of principles used to increase...

College Helps Facilitate On-CampusTent City

2005

According to Professor John Gardiner, the College of Education was instrumental in hosting a tent city for the homeless in 2005.

Counseling/ School Psych Halloween Party

2000

The Counseling and School Psychology programs celebrate Halloween with a costume party.

A New Millennium: A School Becomes a College

2000 - 2010

In 2004, the School of Education becomes the College of Education.

William Allen Endowed Chair Position

1995

The Boeing Company establishes the William Allen Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor position for visiting professors.

Professor Jackie Leibsohn Recalls the 1990s

1993

Associate Professor of Counseling Jackie Leibsohn recalls the College of Education when she joined the faculty in the 1990s.

Loyola Hall Remodeled as New Home for COE

1992 - 1995

Student Development Administration

1992

Under the direction of Dr. Jeremy Stringer, the Student Development Administration master's degree program launches at Seattle University.

First Female Dean of Education Named

1990

Children's Literacy Project Begins

1990

Seattle University's Children's Literacy Project, which provides tutors to students in local schools, is launched in 1990.

COE Focuses on Graduate Education as Master in Teaching Launches

1990 - 2000

In 1990, the Master in Teaching program replaces the bachelor's degree. Student Development Administration and TESOL degree programs also begin this...

Alcohol Studies adds Drug Studies to 32-Year-Old Certificate Program

1982

A combined certificate in alcohol and other drug studies was added to the university's alcohol program, one of the oldest in the country.

John Chattin-McNichols Heads Montessori program

1979

John Chattin-McNichols was hired to take over the Montessori teacher-training program at Seattle University, which ran until 1986.

"It gave me the confidence to live on the edge" -Bill Blokker, EdD ('80)

1977

EDLR alum Bill Blokker, EdD (’80), belonged to the third doctoral class ever to graduate from the Educational Leadership (EDLR) program.

Townies

1975

The Town Girls Club connected commuters with events and activities on campus.

COE Alumnus named SU's first Rhodes Scholar

1975

Activist Emile Wilson, ‘MEd (EDUC), was named Seattle University’s first Rhodes Scholar.

AV Center Moves to Library

1974

After years of serving as the primary source for AV equipment for the University, the School of Education plans to relinquish the role to the Lemieux...

Phi Tau Alpha

1972

Phi Tau Alpha, a student club affiliated with the Washington Education Association, hosted events to help those entering teaching.

Pushing the Boundaries

1971

An athlete and math major who spent a career working in Catholic and public schools, JoAnn Carbonetti, ’72, approached her job as educator with common...

Master's and Doctoral Programs Launch in the 70's

1970 - 1980

An explosion of faculty innovation developed and expanded graduate programs in the 70s, while traditional teacher education program enrollment...

A Leader and Role Model Inspires Others

1970

Perseverance is one of the most important traits that led to her success as a teacher and coach, says JoAnn Carbonetti, '72.

Associated Women Students

1970

Female students (or co-eds) were encouraged to serve in the Associated Women Students (AWS) at Seattle University.

"Don't Wear Dungarees"

1969

Father William LeRoux was known for his humor in and out of theology class.

Education Library Moves to Lemieux

1967

Once housed in the college, the Education Library moves to Lemieux Library in 1967.

Father William Codd brings Montessori to West Coast

1960

Father William Codd develops relationship with Montessori leaders that leads to an early childhood program, one of the first of its kind on the West...

60's: A Change in the Air

1960 - 1970

The demand for teachers continued into the 60's. Mary Pirrung taught reading, supervised student teachers and developed the master’s in reading...

Pigott Building Becomes Home to Commerce and Education

1955

The groundbreaking for the Pigott Building for Commerce and Education in 1955 led to a new home for the schools of business and education.

The Cadeting Experience

1955

At the heart of the teaching curriculum was student teaching, known as the “Cadeting Experience.”

A Lifelong Love of Learning

1952

For Violet Meinzinger, '52, it’s an educational journey that began as a child and is still ongoing.

Education Club forms

1950 - 1960

A student-led Education Club formed and affiliated itself with the National Education Association.

50's Sees Post-War Expansion

1950 - 1960

While the School of Education was formally created in the 1930s, it's popularity exploded in the 1950s.

Jesuit's rehab program precedes counseling

1950 - 1957

Father James Royce becomes an expert on alcoholism in order to counsel students with drinking problems.

Seattle University incorporated

1948

The 40's: New Schools and GIs Expand Student Enrollment

1940 - 1950

Returning servicemen on the GI Bill helped expand Seattle University's student body.

First Bachelor's Degrees in Education Awarded

1937

More than one third of SU’s graduating class (71 graduates) received bachelor degrees in Education.

Maurice Flaherty, SJ, named Dean of School of Education

1935

Maurice Flaherty, SJ, was named the first dean of the School of Education at Seattle College

School of Education Accredited

1935

Seattle University’s first discrete academic unit, the School of Education, is accredited.

First dean of women appointed

1935

E.M. Anna Prouty appointed first dean of women, later succeeded by Marie Leonard.

McGoldrick, S.J. Named Dean of Seattle College

1933

In 1933, Fr. McGoldrick was named Dean of Seattle College, a post he held until 1943.

Extension School Enrolls Women as Seattle College is Back on Broadway

1931

“Ye never ask; ye just act!” — Father James B. McGoldrick

Seattle College Created

1898

The parish school becomes Seattle College

Founding of SU

1891

Founding of Seattle University as Immaculate Conception Church parish school.