Union has established academic centers to promote the ideals of different academic departments to deal Christianly with issues. The Rosebrough Center aims to promote and recognize excellence in education from preschool through higher education.
Welcome from the DeanIt is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the dean of the School of Education and the Department of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport. Being part of a program that shapes the next generation of educators, leaders, and changemakers is incredibly fulfilling.
In Union's College of Education, you'll discover a faculty and staff who are deeply committed to helping students reach their fullest potential. We are united by a shared college mission: "With Christ as our center, we develop educational leaders whose calling is to transform lives."
If you feel God's call to make a profound impact in the lives of students — whether through teaching, leadership, or coaching — we invite you to explore one of our excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused, and future-directed programs. We are committed to nurturing both your spiritual growth and your academic abilities. You'll be surrounded by a supportive community of faculty, staff, and fellow students who share your commitment to Christ and to making a lasting difference in the world. With a strong foundation rooted in Christian values, our programs are designed to equip you with the tools and perspective to lead with integrity, compassion, and vision, while shaping the future of education.
If I can ever be of service to you, please let me know.
Teresa Tritt, Ed.D.
Center LeadershipThe mission of the Thomas R. Rosebrough Center for Educational Practice is to promote excellence in education in ways that reflect:
The Thomas R. Rosebrough Center for Educational Practice promotes and recognizes excellence in education by:
Honorary NamesakeIn December 2012, the Board of Trustees at Union University unanimously approved a name change for the Center for Educational Practice in order to honor the faithful and long-term service of Dr. Thomas R. Rosebrough, Executive Dean and University Professor of Education in the College of Education and Human Studies. Dr. Rosebrough served as Dean of the College beginning in 1996, with numerous years of undergraduate and graduate teaching experience, including as a professor of educational foundations, learning theory, and instructional design. Likewise, Dr. Rosebrough demonstrated scholarly excellence, as shown in numerous presentations and publications, including a well-received book for which he was the lead author. The text, Transformational Teaching in the Information Age: Making Why and How We Teach Relevant to Students, published by ASCD (2011), has been widely recognized for its theoretical and practical perspectives. Namely, Transformational Teaching establishes the philosophical importance of helping teachers identify their roles as scholars, practitioners, and relaters, and the practical significance of teaching for transformative depth and meaning in this test-driven, often-shallow contemporary realm of schooling.