Rodney Greer

In addition to welcoming 13 faculty members at the beginning of the 2008-09 academic year, the College of Education solidified its commitment to supporting enterprising research by establishing an Office of Research and Innovation.

The college welcomed Rodney Greer as director of the office, which was created with the help of a $1 million gift from 1968 Education graduates Wayne T. and Cheryl Glass Smith.

Under Greer's guidance, the Office of Research and Innovation will support faculty research efforts to identify, cultivate and pursue state, regional, national and international funding opportunities. The office also facilitates grant preparation and completion of funded projects.

Before coming to Auburn, Greer served as the assistant to the dean for teacher education partnerships, professional development and technology in Western Illinois University's College of Education and Human Services for four years. Previously, he taught courses in educational psychology, assessment and human development for seven years as a faculty member in Western Illinois' Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies Department.

He has also worked as a school psychologist in rural Southern Illinois. He holds a master's degree in educational psychology from Southern Illinois University and a bachelor's in psychology from Monmouth (Ill.) College, and is a doctoral candidate in educational psychology at SIU.

His research interests include the role of educational technology in the teaching and learning process, learning strategies and tactics, and systems as related to the adoption of new technologies by individuals and organizations. He has directed more than $785,000 in state and national research funding.