Cheryl Achterberg, a leading scholar in nutrition education and behavior interventions, has been the dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University since July 2008.
Having served as dean at three land-grant institutions, Dr. Achterberg has established a national reputation for building programs, advancing research, and resolving challenging collegiate issues.
Leading highly ranked programs
The College of Education and Human Ecology blends the disciplines of educational studies, human sciences and teaching and learning.
EHE faculty study and teach: education administration and policy, education psychology, e-learning and e-technology, family and consumer sciences, fashion and retail studies, hospitality management, kinesiology, literacy development, nutrition, pedagogy for K-12 and university students, workforce development, and many others.
During her tenure, the dean has led major initiatives, including grouping faculty research and teaching interests into three departments. She oversaw the college’s two-year review and revision of 1,300 courses to improve curriculum as Ohio State moved to semesters. The review resulted in offering all EHE teacher licensure programs at the bachelor’s level, as well as master’s.
Some examples of our quality programming:
- Eighth overall in graduate education for colleges or education among public universities in the 2016 U.S. News and World Report guide and 15th among both public and private institutions.
- Eighth for human nutrition from the National Academy of Science
- Physical Education Honor Award for the physical education faculty from SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Education), the first time an entire program has been selected.
The college enrolls 3,600 undergraduate and 1,020 graduate students. Undergraduate enrollment comprises 15 percent minority members, while graduate enrollment includes 16 percent. The faculty and staff are equally diverse, with 23 percent and 17 percent minority members, respectively.
The College of Education and Human Ecology takes bold action to enhance the human experience.