Deryl F. Bailey, an associate professor of counseling and human development services, has been named the Allen Boeing Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor of Education for the winter and spring quarters at Seattle University. He is on leave from UGA until May 30.
Bailey was nominated by faculty in the counseling program at SU and will work with them and the College of Education’s dean’s office on several campus and community projects, especially the Seattle Youth Initiative.
The Seattle Youth Initiative seeks to improve the academic achievement of low-income youth living in the inner city Bailey Gatzert neighborhood while strengthening the education of SU students and expanding professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
