Since becoming Dean of the School of Education in 2008, Hardin Coleman has helped Boston University focus on its role of using research to improve the practice of education, preparing educators who are leaders in their schools, and meeting the needs of practicing educators through effective professional development. Coleman is deeply involved in the improvement of educational opportunities within the Boston area through his service on the Mayor’s External Advisory Council on School Assignment as well as advisory board membership for EdVestors and FUEL – non-profits that are driving change in urban education. He also serves as a Vice-Chair on the Boston Public School Committee. Coleman currently teaches Counseling Theory and Philosophy.
Coleman served on the IOC Faculty Advisory Board.