Edward A. Polloway, Ed.D.
Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice President for Community Advancement
Rosel H. Schewel Distinguished Professor of Education
School of Education and Human Development
Coordinator, Centers of Lynchburg College
Editor, Lynchburg College Online Journal of Special Education
Professional Publications
Experience/Background in Education
I have taught at Lynchburg College since 1976 and also have held several prior administrative positions including Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Education and Human Development. Prior to coming to Lynchburg College, I was a public school teacher. I have served as project director for a series of state and federal grants in the area of personnel preparation in special education, served two terms as President of the Division on Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children (international), and served on the Board of Trustees for the Council for Learning Disabilities (international). I currently am the Rosel H. Schewel Distinguished Professor of Education.
Degrees and Certifications
- B.A. Dickinson College
- M.Ed. University of Virginia
- Ed.D. University of Virginia
Professional Interests/Research
My professional interests are related to policy issues in the fields of mental retardation and learning disabilities and curriculum and methodological issues relative to special education in general. I have served on the Committee on Terminology and Classification for the American Association on Mental Retardation, and thus I have a good deal of interest in definitional issues in that field. My research in terms of school issues has included attention to the areas of homework, grading, and testing. My publications include twelve textbooks and approximately 100 articles in professional journals.
Information on Courses Taught
Currently I am serving as Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice President for Community Advancement. I also teach two classes, Teaching Academics to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems, and Characteristics of Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.
You may contact me at 434-544-8655 or E-mail: polloway@lynchburg.edu