Photo provided CAEP President Chris Koch, right, and Board Chair Yuhang Rong, left, present the 2025 Murray Award to IU Columbus Professor A’ame Joslin.
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recently announced that IU Columbus earned the prestigious Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement.
In addition, CAEP announced earlier this year that IU Columbus was one of 22 providers from 15 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to earn re-accreditation at the 2025 Spring CAEP Accreditation Council meeting.
“This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to student success,” said A’ame Joslin, IU Columbus clinical assistant professor and coordinator of assessment and accreditation. “At IU Columbus, we’re dedicated to preparing educators who are equipped to make a meaningful impact from the moment they enter the classroom.”
The Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement is awarded to educator preparation providers that achieved accreditation with no stipulations or areas for improvement by demonstrating strong evidence and data trends. Named after the founding President of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, the award celebrates Murray’s legacy as a champion for rigorous educator preparation standards and his role in uniting the profession through the creation of CAEP.
“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,” said Yuhang Rong, Chair of the CAEP board of directors. “The Murray Leadership Recognition highlights their dedication to continuous improvement, accountability, and quality through purposeful use of evidence.”
