Impact Report 2023-2024 | Faculty of Education

Dean's Message

This year’s Impact Report showcases the transformative work done across our Faculty and highlights the achievements and meaningful impact of our programs and initiatives on educators across Ontario and beyond.

Through our commitment to advancing the guiding principles of our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2023-2027), we are supporting future leaders in education and communities around the world.

Thank you to everyone who has supported these efforts and contributed to our shared success as one of the top Faculties of Education globally.

Robert Savage
Dean, Faculty of Education

Leaders supporting future leaders in education.

The Faculty of Education provides an environment where students are encouraged to challenge the status quo to uncover new possibilities in the advancement of education. We support our students to become bold, principled and insightful leaders, because social justice won’t be realized by following the conventional.

As one of the top Faculties of Education in the world, we offer a broad range of programs, research initiatives and community partnerships, all of which embody our commitment to practices of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.

Highlights

Investment in education pays off at York University

Investments made by York University’s Faculty of Education in talent, research, infrastructure and leadership have been recognized by its place in the Top 100 education faculties worldwide as designated by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

Faculty launches new Five-Year Strategic Plan

The plan outlines the Faculty’s vision and direction for the coming years and is built on its shared values of social justice equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.

Celebrating Canadian changemaker Jean Augustine with full funding of endowed Chair in her name

The $1.5 million federal contribution fully funds the endowed Chair–now over $3 million, achieved through Augustine’s grassroots fundraising and matching funds provided by the University.

Faculty of Education Building Renovations look to future

As York University’s Faculty of Education moves into its second half century of teaching and research, it has finished building renovations designed to meet the needs of students, staff and faculty for today and the future.

Leaders Supporting Future Leaders in Education video series

A new inspiring four part video series showcasing the Faculty’s bold leadership in education which helps create more just communities.

Faculty of Education bringing leadership, consulting to the world

The Faculty has created a consulting initiative called ED Global, which will work collaboratively with school boards, educational organizations, governments and diverse communities to help them maximize positive change.

50th Anniversary Celebration

The Faculty commemorated its 50th Anniversary Year honouring five decades of extraordinary education and leadership.

NEW Savitri Ahuja Education Award

Inspired by a beloved teacher who came to Canada from India and re-accredited at York University to continue her passion, the award is given out annually to first-year students who are new to Canada or the first in their family to attend postsecondary education.

Research & Scholarship

Research Funding

$229,000 thousand – Tri-Council funding

$2.1 million – Funding from all other sources

Total: $2.3 million

Professor Sue Winton appointed York Research Chair in Policy Analysis for Democracy

Winton’s YRC research program will collaborate with multiple public sector organizations to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education privatization in Canada.

Professor Carl James honoured with a Distinguished Research Professorship

James was honored at the Faculty’s spring 2023 convocation ceremony for his exceptional research and impact within and beyond the University.

Professor Roopa Trilokekar was awarded this year’s CBIE Excellence Catalyst Award

Trilokekar was selected for her outstanding quality research and for bringing cutting-edge knowledge to the field of international education.

Professor Gillian Parekh received the President's Emerging Research Leadership Award

Parekhwas awarded for her notable impact on her field and contribution to advancing the University’s international reputation for research excellence while significantly and positively contributing to one or more aspects of the York community’s intellectual life.

Vidya Shah standing in front of an autumn coloured tree

Associate Professor Vidya Shah, Nada Aoudeh (Phd ’23) and their colleagues were awarded the UCEA 2024 William J. Davis Award

Associate Professor Vidya Shah, Nada Aoudeh (Phd ’23) and their colleagues were awarded the UCEA 2024 William J. Davis Award for their article Tempering Applied Critical Leadership: The Im/Possibilities of Leading for Racial Justice in School Districts. The award is presented annually to the author(s) of the most outstanding article published in Educational Administration Quarterly (EAQ) during the preceding volume year.

Teaching & Learning

NEW Certificate in Undergraduate Educational Studies

Students in the Bachelor of Arts Educational Studies program can now earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Educational Development to enhance their preparation and career options in the field.

Faculty of Education responding to need for careers in skilled trades

The Faculty’s Professional Learning Office launched new Technological Education Additional Qualification (AQ) courses, combining classroom learning with on-site experience to help address the shortage of qualified high school teachers.

Alumni

Launch of the YU Education Alumni Network (YUEAN)

The Faculty and Division of Advancement at York University officially launched the York University Education Alumni Network (YUEAN).

Connecting YU

Education alumni are invited to join Connecting YU, a new mentorship platform that connects current undergraduate students with graduates from York University's Faculty of Education.

Rankings

Top 35 in the World

York University named as one of the world’s leading universities in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, jumping five spots from last year.

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