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Academic Analytics Rankings at the U of U
Academic Analytics recently ranked the Department of Special Education in the COE 15th in the country with regard to faculty scholarly productivity. As Dr. Michael Hardman, interim senior vice president for Academic Affairs stated, "These rankings are indicative of the high quality and hard work of the U's dedicated faculty and represent their commitment to academic excellence."
U of U Reading Clinic Honored
The Ogden City School District honored University of Utah Reading Clinic (UURC) Director Kathleen Brown for 12 years of service to Ogden public school educators, struggling readers and English Language Learners.
New Emeritus Professor Appointments
Clifford J. Drew and David J. Sperry, both long-time faculty in the College of Education, were recently appointed to Emeritus status.

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Robert Lee Erdman

Robert was recruited by the U of U to develop and chair the Department of Special Education in 1966. He became Dean of the Graduate School of Education in 1976, returning to the Department of Special Education in 1983, retiring in 1987. He held numerous leadership positions at the university, state, national and international levels. Bob spent his career as a mentor and advocate for the educators of Utah and across the nation who sought to improve the lives of handicapped and disabled children.
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