Research

Overview

Graduate ܽƵapp giving poster presentation at a research conference

Research is at the center of the ܽƵapp and faculty experience in the College of Education. Designated as a “Preeminent State Research ܽƵapp,” the Tampa campus is one of the nation’s top public research university campuses and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Doctoral ܽƵapp with “Highest Research Activity” and as a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

The College of Education strives to enhance faculty research and scholarly productivity, with a focus on contributing to high impact publication outlets and relevant faculty awards within professional disciplines. Each year, our faculty publish hundreds of scholarly works and publications that showcase our impact in local communities and throughout the world.

Researchers in the College of Education regularly engage in interdisciplinary research with collaborators from across the field of education. To gain hands-on experience, our ܽƵapps have opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors on innovative projects that tackle some of the greatest challenges facing the education field. 


College of Education Research by the Numbers

2019-20 Academic Year

  • Total Research Expenditures: $10,919,196 (as of April 2020)
  • Total External Grants Submitted: 54
  • Total Faculty Publications: 341