Rossier School of Education

USC was accredited for training of teachers in elementary and secondary schools in California. The department became too large to continue as part of the College of Liberal Arts.

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The Department of Instructional Technology was established by Dean Melbo, with Dr. James D. Finn selected to lead the program

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Waite Phillips Hall was included in USC’s 50-year plan, and layout for the building began long before its construction.

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Former President Gerald Ford teaches Urban Planning as a guest lecturer.

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Mr. and Mrs. Pullias pose during the 2nd Annual Earl V. Pullias Lecture. The guest lecturer was Ernest Boyer, presenting “Greatness of a University.”

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Henry Kissinger mingles with guests. Mr. Kissinger was invited to speak by President Steven B. Sample as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

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Editors of the Time/Princeton Review College Guide – a co-publication of Time magazine and the Princeton Review – have declared USC “College of the Year” in their 2000 edition

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The Katzman/Ernst Chair in Educational Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation was established by John Katzman and Alicia Ernst and the Galaxy Institute for Education.

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USC Rossier School of Education kicked off its 100th anniversary at a special launch event in June.

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A Century of Achievement

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The USC Rossier School of Education celebrates its 100th Anniversary during the 2009-2010 Academic Year. The world of education has changed dramatically during that time, and Rossier remains proudly on the cutting edge, celebrating the achievements of generations of alumni, and embracing a future of education innovation that will transform our schools, our communities, and thus our nation and our world. The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education is to strengthen urban education locally, nationally, and globally.

Join us as we look toward a new century of preparing the finest teachers, education leaders, and scholars.

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Rossier Honors McCain, Sample at Successful Centennial Gala. View McCain and Sample Videos

Check out our 100th Anniversary Microsite, featuring an interactive timeline, video and written alumni memories, news about faculty, students and alumni, a special centennial events calendar, and more!

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