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History

The School of Education was established officially in 1964 as a part of the Richmond Professional Institute. In 1968, by action of the state legislature, the School of Education became a part of the newly-formed Virginia Commonwealth University. In November 1975, the school moved to its present location in Oliver Hall on the Academic Campus of VCU.

Since the creation of VCU, the central focus of the School of Education has been to provide education programs for prospective and experienced educational and recreational personnel. The School of Education has a commitment to providing quality personnel in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

In 1985, the School of Education accepted, as a University commitment, an invitation to membership in the Holmes Partnership. This national consortium of 96 research colleges and universities has resolved to improve the quality of teachers and schools across the nation. VCU's School of Education is contributing to this goal through program innovation and research activities