About the Center

The Center for Literacy furthers the mission of both The University of Akron and the College of Education through a variety of programs that support development of expertise and dissemination of knowledge about language learning. The Center brings preservice, inservice, and university teachers together with children and families in the greater Akron area through a wide range of literacy related projects.

Administration

Dr. Lisa Lenhart, Director
(330) 972-6664

Meet the Staff

Services Offered

For Families

• Join us this summer at The University of Akron for Camp Digi-Lit

For UA Students

• Visit the Center website for a catalogue of Service Learning sites and procedures.
• Vanita Oelschlager, our Writer-in-Residence, offers her books and expertise at campus events. Check the Center website for details.

For Teachers

• The Fall Reading Conference offers research-based strategies, new materials, and time to learn with colleagues.

The Center for Literacy
College of Education
The University of Akron
Zook Hall 1
Akron, OH  44325-4205
(330) 972-8494