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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
COEHS Faculty & Staff: Please help spread the word to your students! 📚🍎
COEHS education students who need support covering the cost of the Praxis can apply for a Praxis Achieve Voucher. ✅
🗓️ Application deadline: January 30, 2026
We are excited to offer faculty and staff the opportunity to update their professional headshots! Whether you need a new photo for your university profile, website, or any other professional purpose, we’ve made it easy for you to schedule a session.
How to Schedule Your Appointment:
Simply use the online appointment calendar to select a time that works best for you! An email follow-up will be sent after an appointment is made.
Using technology like AI or virtual reality in the classroom?
Is your class working on a super cool project?
Schedule a time for me to stop by and grab photos (or video) of your students using technology to enhance their learning.
You can also schedule a time for me to grab photos of group work, class projects, etc.
If you already have photos, feel free to submit them here using the photo folder link!
In an effort to showcase the outstanding work of our College of Education and Human Services faculty, we will be highlighting recent presentations, publications, and other scholarly accomplishments.
Please use the Google form below to submit any recent professional accomplishments. Submissions will be featured on our COEHS bulletin board and shared on our social media platforms to celebrate and promote the impactful work happening across our college.
Thank you for helping us showcase the excellence within COEHS!
FACULTY UPDATES
🎉 Congratulations to Marshall Hayes!🎉
Please join us in celebrating Marshall Hayes, social work instructor, on being named the new Program Director for Social Work.
We’re excited to see his leadership and dedication continue to strengthen the program and support our students and faculty.
ALUMNI UPDATES
The Office of Alumni Relations has announced the Top 22 Under Forty Class of 2026. This year, the College of Education and Human Services is proud to have two COEHS alumni recognized in this distinguished group:
Ernest Kenty (B.S. in Criminal Justice ’20) — 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni
Steven Guill (B.S. in Criminal Justice ’10; M.S. in Human Development and Leadership ’19)
In addition, Rep. JT Payne is currently enrolled as a student in the Ed.D. program.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Elementary Principals Plate Dinner
Tuesday, January 13
In collaboration with the Marshall County Tech Center and CFSB Bank, COEHS sponsored the Elementary Principals Plate Dinner.
Led by Kem Cothran, Keri Cornwell (principal, Graves County Central Elementary) and Stephanie Wheeler (assistant principal, Graves County Central Elementary), the event brought together principals and assistant principals from across the region to connect, collaborate and discuss the many responsibilities on their “plate.”
CPR Training
Thursday, January 8
Dr. Jessica Pryor, assistant professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, and Lauren Williams, instructor in Family and Consumer Sciences, led a CPR training for faculty and staff in Alexander Hall.
Participants learned essential life-saving skills and best practices that could make a critical difference in an emergency
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Spring Semester - 2026
January 12- Spring Term Begins
January 19- Campus Closed
March 4- First Half Semester Ends
March 5- Second Half Semester Begins
March 16-20- Spring Break; University Closed March 18-20
March 25- Racer Day
April 22- Spring Senior Breakfast
May 9- Spring Commencement (in Racer Arena due to CFSB Renovation)
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CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
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Remember to be as detailed as possible! Contact Jill with any questions.
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The mission of the College of Education and Human Services is to prepare future leaders, advocates, and practitioners through authentic, engaging, and student-centered academic programs for successful careers that positively impact communities.
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