College of Education

Dr. Bill Bromer embodies the College of Educatin's conceptual framework through his student-centered approach to teaching and learning, service to the community, and exemplary professionalism.  Dr. Bromer has served as a professor in the department of Natural Sciences at USF for the past 15 years, and has made numerous significant contributions in the area of science education, and most especially environmental education.

The College of Education has benefited greatly from collaborating with Dr. Bromer on several partnerships over the years.  For example, as part “Getting to Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Science)”, Bill led exhibitions of teachers and high school students to Pilcher Park to conduct research on water quality.  Teachers subsequently developed their own curriculum in science, math, and technology utilizing engaged learning models for inquiry-based learning.

In another project, the Teachers and Scientists for Instructional Renaissance Project (TASIR), Bill guided teachers through activities that allowed them to encounter some common misconceptions in science.  Using an inquiry approach, teachers collaboratively explored content and developed instructional activities to use in their classrooms.

Currently, Bill serves on the Joliet Professional Development School Partnership Leadership Team as a representative from the College of Arts and Sciences.  Over the past year, Bill has contributed tremendously to the education programs by developing and teaching a new course, "Life Science for Educators."  In this course, teacher candidates are able to work with elementary students while learning life science content.  As an excellent teacher who is passionate about his subject, Bill is a role model for excellent science instruction.

He is also instrumental as a member the Teacher Education Content Area Committee focusing on the Secondary Science: Biology program.  Bill has spent numerous hours working with the College of Education to develop assessments and revise curriculum as part of a national accreditation report for the National Science Teacher Association.

All of these projects have had a significant positive influence on the programs in the College of Education, and they have provided quality experiences for both graduate and undergraduate students.  The projects have provided opportunities students otherwise would not have had, and they are consistent with the university’s mission regarding concern for others and service to the community.

In each of these responsibilities, Bill brings an enthusiasm and dedication.  Bill is truly a model of our conceptual framework as he advocates for children, serves the community, and displays consummate professionalism.