The Patton College prepares educators, practitioners, and human service professionals to be leaders. Education is front and center in our name, but leadership is at the core of everything we do. In our 136-year history, we’ve built a nationally recognized model of educating and supporting students. Whether you want to be an educator, counselor, or inspiration in sports pedagogy, recreation, or consumer sciences, our faculty and programs will prepare you to be forever ready—ready to lead, challenge, improve, and answer the call.
To learn more about our faculty, programs, and their work, visit the "Tell Our Stories" playlist on youtube.
OHIO, PCOE demonstrate commitment to service at Athens Area Stand Down
The Patton College embodied the concept of service learning while serving veterans and others in need at the ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down. Our Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism students prepared and served over 300 meals.
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Wednesday, November 27 Home Away From Home Holiday Meal 2024
12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall
The annual Home Away from Home meal celebrates the fall holiday season between cultures. The meal is presented by the Restaurant, ...
Monday, December 2 Amal Alqhtani Dissertation Defense
11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Dissertation Title: Examining Digital Educational Game Use by Saudi Elementary Science Teacher Dissertation Committee: Dr. Danie...
Monday, December 2 COST 2024-25 Orientation
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall
This is an information session and orientation for teacher candidates who are interested in the COST program and in teaching abroa...