Stevens 文化中心

欢迎来到 Edward Stevens Center for the Study and Development of Literacy and Language (Stevens 文化中心). The Stevens 文化中心 is engaged in community outreach in numerous, diverse relationships with local schools, 企业, and other community agencies. This work supports the missions of The Patton College of 教育 and newbb电子平台.

Established in 1997 by Dr. 爱德华·W. ·史蒂文斯., a distinguished professor of history and philosophy of education, the Stevens 文化中心 focuses on improving lives by researching, developing and promoting literacy across the lifespan.

The SLC supports the 俄亥俄州 Career Ready Campus, which provides adult workforce and career development programs. The center houses the 海伦M. Robinson Center for Reading, which provides community literacy and education programs, including summer reading camps and  after-school reading labs and clubs for children and families. These programs also serve as experiential learning opportunities for Patton College students.

The SLC collaborates with local and regional partners to provide additional support to their literacy and education outreach.

Another mission of the SLC is to conduct research and creative activities to provide current teaching practices, 课程, and resources to professional educators, 父母, and teacher candidates. The center also seeks and secures external funds to design and implement applied research projects that create solutions for issues of low-level literacy and language development.

The Stevens 文化中心 co-sponsors a biannual literacy conference held at newbb电子平台. In addition, newbb电子平台's 大学升学 program and other college-preparation resources are housed within the center.