For Immediate Release – Lawton, OK, Oct. 5, 2004
Cameron University education majors score
100 percent on teacher certification testing
The 2004 Title II Institutional Status Report indicates that Cameron University scored a 100-percent pass
rate by education majors taking all components of the Oklahoma licensure/certification tests for teachers
during 2002-2003.
A total of 84 Cameron students were tested by the program and all passed, placing CU in the first quartile
among Oklahoma teacher preparation programs. Cameron’s rating increased three points from the 97
percent pass rate from the previous testing period.
Of the 22 public and private universities in Oklahoma that have teacher preparation programs, Cameron
was one of only six to record a perfect score. The others were Oklahoma Christian, Oklahoma City
University, Oklahoma State University, Panhandle State University and Southern Nazarene University.
“We are now compiling our 2003-2004 institutional data and anticipate continued high pass rates. We have
no reason to think otherwise,” said Dr. Judy Neale, Dean of the CU School of Education and Behavioral
Sciences. “Cameron students have always performed well due to the dedication of the faculty and the
support of local public schools.”
The institutional status report is a federally required process designed to ensure accountability for the
nation’s teacher education programs.
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