Terry A. Osborn

Terry A. Osborn is a Professor of Education at the University of South Florida's College of Education, Sarasota-Manatee campus. He previously served as Interim Chancellor, Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs, and Dean of the College of Education at USF Sarasota-Manatee. His administrative roles also include leadership positions at Fordham University, Queens College (CUNY), and the University of Connecticut. Osborn taught secondary German before entering higher education.

**Education**:

• Ph.D., University of Connecticut (1998)
• M.A., University of Tennessee—Knoxville (1993)
• B.A., Berry College (1987)

**Research Interests**: Osborn focuses on applied linguistics in education, foreign/world language education, and interdisciplinary education. He emphasizes critical pedagogy, social justice, and equity in language education. His work critiques traditional paradigms and advocates for transdisciplinary approaches to curriculum design.

**Awards**: His contributions include the American Educational Studies Association Critics’ Choice Award (2001) for *Critical reflection and the foreign language classroom* and the Dean’s Commendation on Excellence in Teaching (2005). He has been nominated for prestigious awards such as the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Dissertation Award (1998) and the Berry College Alumni Association Outstanding Achievement Award (2006).

**Grants & Projects**: Osborn has led initiatives like the *Summer Arts-Integrated Literacy (SAIL) Initiative* (funded by United Way Suncoast) and the *Collaboration, Arts Integration, and the Common Core State Standards* project (supported by the Weller Arts Education Program). He has also evaluated the Project Elevate Grant for Sarasota County Schools.

**Labs/Teams**: As Dean, he established the Center for Partnerships for Arts-Integrated Teaching (PAInT) at USF Sarasota-Manatee, which focuses on interdisciplinary education and community partnerships.