| 1915 |
Department of Education is established to offer professional courses to teachers. Zebulon Judd is appointed department head. |
| 1918 |
The Department becomes the School of Agriculture Education, incorporating provision of the Smith-Hughes Act. |
| 1920 |
The Department of Education becomes the School of Education and baccalaureate degrees in education are first awarded. |
| 1924 |
The first master's degree in education is awarded. |
| 1925 |
Extension courses for teachers' in-service begin. |
| 1928 |
The Auburn Plan for Teacher Preparation is developed as one of the first to integrate theory and practice. |
| 1953 |
The Doctorate of Education program is approved |
| 1955 |
Truman M. Pierce is appointed dean |
| 1975 |
Jack E. Blackburn is appointed dean |
| 1985 |
College status is awarded |
| 1987 |
Doctorate programs in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology & School Psychology; Curriculum & Teaching; Health & Human Performance; and Rehabilitation & Special Education are approved. |
| 1990 |
Richard K. Kunkel is appointed dean |
| 2001 |
Frances K. Kochan is appointed interim dean |
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2004 |
Bonnie J. White is appointed interim dean (September) |
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2005 |
Frances K. Kochan is appointed dean (July) |