Seton Hall Receives Recognition for Continuous Improvement

Associate Dean Amy Kline (center) pictured with Christopher Koch, president of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and Yuhang Rong, chair, CAEP Board of Directors (left to right) at CAEP's Annual Meeting.

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has recognized the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media as one of nine institutions for its leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. In Spring 2024, the College successfully completed its seven-year accreditation review under the CAEP Accreditation Standards. These rigorous, nationally recognized standards are designed to ensure excellence in educator preparation programs, reaffirming the College's dedication to providing top-tier education for future educators.

At the CAEP Annual Meeting this fall, Seton Hall received additional accolades with the announcement of the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement.

"We are very proud of our students and instructors and the work they do, day in and day out. This recognition shows that Seton Hall is among the top educator preparation providers in the nation," said Bryan Crable, Ph.D., founding dean of the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM). "Not only do our programs meet the standards of CAEP Accreditation, the gold standard for educator preparation, but this recognition confirms that our students and their families are investing in an education program that is second to none."

Recipients of the 2025 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement demonstrated strong evidence and data trends to achieve accreditation without stipulations or areas for improvement. The award is named in honor of Frank Murray, the founding President of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), who was instrumental in merging TEAC with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education to form CAEP. Murray, a key advocate for unified standards in educator preparation, also served on the CAEP Board of Directors.

Associate Dean of College Effectiveness Amy Kline, Ed.D. provides leadership and oversight for the CHDCM's national accreditation processes, including managing the quality assurance system and leveraging data to enhance candidate learning and program quality. Serving as the primary liaison for the CAEP accreditation process, Kline guided the CHDCM through its seven-year self-study and site visit, which led to this prestigious recognition.

"This honor is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty and students," said Kline. "By continuously improving our programs and upholding the highest standards, we ensure that our graduates are not only well-prepared but also ready to make meaningful contributions in their classrooms and communities."

Chair of the CAEP Board of Directors Yuhang Rong said:

The Murray Leadership Recognition highlights the commitment to continuous improvement these providers have made. CAEP Accreditation is a sign of commitment to quality through purposeful use of evidence These providers are committed to preparing their candidates to make a positive difference in the lives of all K-12 students as soon as they enter the classroom. The CAEP Standards are the gold standard for teacher preparation; schools that receive CAEP Accreditation are demonstrating to their local communities that they will go the extra mile to better serve all P-12 learners through more rigorous preparation of educators.

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About The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.

CAEP accreditation serves the dual purposes of accountability and continuous improvement. 559 educator preparation providers in forty-four states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Bahrain, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have been accredited under the CAEP Standards. The CAEP accreditation process evaluates the performance of providers and focuses particularly on whether candidates will be prepared, by completion, for the challenging responsibilities that educators face in America's classrooms. Approximately, 600 educator preparation providers participate in the CAEP Accreditation system, including many previously accredited through former standards.

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