CEHD History
The Texas Education Agency approves a Special Education program in the Department of Educational Psychology. There are 47 enrolled students both on campus and through extension programs
The Counseling Psychology program receives approval and accreditation from the American Psychological Association.
The Outdoor Education Institute is established in the Department of Health and Physical Education to develop team-building and leadership skills through involvement in outdoor and adventure-education activities for children and adults. The ChallengeWorks program continues this mission today.
Carl Landiss retires and Leonard D. Ponder becomes head of the Department of Health and Physical Education.
Arthur Roach steps down as head of the Department of Educational Psychology. Christopher Borman replaces him.
James Boone steps down as head of the Department of Industrial Education. Dan Householder replaces him.
Under the direction of Linda Parrish, the library is a resource to Texas vocational and special educators across the state.
The Galveston Island Adventure program starts as a program within the Gifted and Talented Program.
Dean Corrigan is selected as the college’s second dean as Frank Hubert takes on a new role as Chancellor of the Texas A&M System. He began his educational career as a teacher in principal. Prior to serving as dean at Texas A&M, he was dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryland.
The Institute for the Gifted and Talented is approved and established by the Texas A&M Board of Regents to conduct research on factors which inhibit or enhance the development of intellectual and creative abilities, operate summer enrichment programs for high ability children, and prepare educators in school programs for gifted and talented students. .
The Department of Health and Physical Education accepts responsibility for operating the Fred A. Lennon Youth Camp. This camp serves underprivileged youth and provided opportunities for faculty and students to gain practical experience with children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Department of Health and Physical Education moves into the Read Building adjacent to Kyle Field. These facilities add over 90,000 square feet of new space and provides excellent space for exercise physiology, motor learning, and biomechanics laboratories.
Robert Shutes steps down as head of the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction. William Peters replaces him.
The Omar Smith Chair of Health and Physical Education is established in the Department of Health and Physical Education.
25 people are selected to become charter members of the Dean’s Development Council for the College of Education. The council’s purpose is to assist the college in identifying and procuring resources to enhance areas of instruction, research and service.
Supported by NASA Astronaut and charter member of the Dean’s Development Council, Dick Scobee, the program offers scholar loans to undergraduate students willing to enter secondary mathematics and/or science teaching careers upon graduation. The program is highly successful and establishes Texas A&M as a leader in the nation for producing math and science teachers.
Grace Chisolm becomes the first black woman to be named full professor at Texas A&M. She teaches in the Department of Educational Administration while also working with TAMU President Frank Vandiver on university-wide policies on equality.
The college is re-accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Artifacts from the college gathered by students in the Math/Science Scholar Loan Program, are brought up in a space shuttle mission commanded by Dick Scobee.
Chris Borman steps down as head of the Department of Educational Psychology. Mike Ash replaces him.