1977

> Dean Corrigan , formerly the Dean of the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont, becomes the new Dean of the College of Education.

> CERD (Center for Educational Research and Development) is established by the Board of Regents in an effort to "bring the resources of the total university to work on studies of complex issues in education an effort to bridge the gap between theory and practice." Two centers were established at University of Maryland Baltimore County and at College Park, and serves as the university system's research and development facility for state and local educational agencies. College faculty members participate in CERD-sponsored initiatives throughout the state.

> Faculty member, M. Lucia James passes away at age 53.

> Clarence Newell, Professor of Administration, heads the Consortium on Human Relationships in Education, an alliance of local school systems focused on improving human relationships in education.