EDICUT - Education Deans of Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas
Organization Objectives:
To enhance the basic philosophy underlying the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT):
* To provide leadership for the delivery of teacher education in private universities and colleges.
* To provide mutual cooperation in efforts to address issues and concerns specific to private universities and colleges.
* To increase public awareness and improve public perception of the preparation of educators in private universities and colleges
2023-2024 Officers
President:
Suzanne Nesmith
Baylor University
Vice-President:
DeAnna Jenkins
Dallas Baptist University
Secretary:
Amber Daub
East Texas Baptist University
Treasurer:
Neva Cramer
Schreiner University
Media:
Robin Griffith
Texas Christian University
Past President:
Cindy Savage
Texas Christian University
Awards
EDICUT offers annual awards to support and recognize teacher educators and pre-service teachers.
EDICUT Innovation in Teaching and Learning Award
EDICUT’s Innovation in Teaching and Learning Award provides a platform for teacher educators to develop innovative teaching and learning research, resources, and activities in the field of education. Recipients of the annual award will receive up to $2,000 to support the development and/or implementation of their specified project as well as a travel and conference expense stipend to attend the next annual CSOTTE conference/EDICUT meeting at which they will be expected to present findings of their final/in-progress work.
Award Description and Application Process
EDICUT Pre-Service Teacher Award
Each member college or university may select one outstanding pre-service teacher to receive the EDICUT Pre-service Teacher Award. Award criteria are determined by the college or university, and a plaque is provided by EDICUT for the award recipient.
Membership
Annual Membership: October – September (membership due dates coincide with the Fall CSOTTE Conference)
Annual Dues: $75.00
Please email Dr. Neva Cramer at NVCramer@schreiner.edu with any questions regarding membership