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New Dean of the Fischler College of Education Named
Lynne R. Schrum, Ph.D.
NSU President George L Hanbury II, Ph.D., has appointed Lynne R. Schrum, Ph.D. to the position of Dean of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. Previously, Dr. Schrum served as Dean and Professor of the College of Education and Human Services at West Virginia University (WVU) where she established her status as a visionary leader regarding use of technology in 21st century learning environments and the transformation of teacher education through online and distance learning. Dr. Schrum will commence her appointment with NSU on July 15, 2015, yet she will join us at the retreat the end of this month.
Prior to her WVU appointment, Dr, Schrum was Professor and Chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Utah and Professor and Program Coordinator for Elementary and Secondary Education Programs at George Mason University. Dr. Schrum’s faculty appointments have been at the University of Georgia, College of Education (Assistant Professor and Associate Professor) and SUNY Plattsburg, Center for Educational Studies and Services (Assistant Professor). In addition to her leadership positions, Dr. Schrum is a noted scholar, researcher and prolific author having published 45 peer-reviewed research articles, written or edited 15 books, contributed chapters to 13 edited books, and is a highly sought after and frequent presenter at national and international conferences on topics related to electronic educational environments.
Dr. Schrum’s leadership experience complemented by her standing as a leading authority on the creation of student-centered learning environments makes her the right choice to lead the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education.
Dr. Schrum received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University, Master of Arts degree (Elementary Education) and Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (Dissertation: Innovation and the Process of Change: A Case Study in Distance Education).