Welcome to the Center for the Advancement of American History! Teaching as Historians: Explore, Experience, & Explain and Creating
History: Explore It! Experience It! Express It! are three-year projects
funded through the U. S. Department of Education Teaching American History
Grant Program.
The goal of the projects is to create a dynamic learning community that leverages local, regional, and state resources
necessary to dramatically and effectively improve the quality of American history instruction so that our students achieve higher
academic standards and become responsible participating citizens of the 21st century.
The Center for Advancement of American History was established in 2002
through funding from a Teaching American History Grant. Since that time
the Center has served ECU community and area by promoting best practices
in the learning and teaching of American history.
The Center has added a “state-of-the art” classroom for professional
development workshops, history colloquia, and other activities. The
facility provides the latest technology and a comfortable meeting place
for groups up to 30. With live video connection, Center staff can share
presentations with teachers and students unable to come to campus, and
educators from around the state and nation can participate in enrichment
activities held at East Central University.
The Center for Advancement of American History library contains a
collection of over 1000 resources, including print, video, and audio
materials, focusing on American history, geography, and government. Area
teachers, as well as ECU students and faculty, can utilize the
collection to prepare lessons and research various content areas.
Computers and video and audio viewing and recording equipment are
available for use. Center staff members can provide assistance with
organizing and composing multimedia presentations. A conference room
with “Smart –Board” technology is available for meetings and small
classes.
Mission
Staff
Front Row, Left to right: Mitchelle Barton, Kevin Lynch, Linda Reese
Back Row, Left to right: Brad Clampitt, Richard Cooper, Tom Cowger
Classroom and Library
CAAH Library and Classroom
Room 243 Horace Mann
