Students with SOUL work together to paint a fence

Community

The College of Education and Human Development takes human development to heart with programs and initiatives which promote strong, thriving communities for the betterment of all individuals.

Two students talking beside the fountain in Old Louisville's St. James Court.
Early Learning Campus (ELC)
ELC offers top-notch childcare for UofL families and residents of the Louisville Scholar House. Full-day care for ages 6 weeks to pre-K. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-accredited. All children are welcome.
Students in a german class in the TILL using virtual reality hardware
SKILLS Collaborative
These programs help students develop their expertise in high-demand fields like cybersecurity, information technology and career and technical education.
Education student working with middleschool students in the community
Cardinal Success Program
The Cardinal Success Program promotes healthy individuals and families residing in West Louisville through behavioral health and wellness services, clinical training and research.
People working out during a fitness class at the SRC
Fitness Evaluation Program
The lab provides cutting-edge, science-backed performance and body composition testing to give you a clear, accurate view of your current fitness and progress toward your health goals.

Signature Partnership Initiative

The CEHD is proud to support UofL’s Signature Partnership, a university-wide initiative to improve education, health and social equity in West Louisville. Through programs like the Cardinal Success Institute and our work at Cochran Elementary in Jefferson Country Public School (JCPS), we collaborate with community partners to reduce disparities and enhance opportunities for residents in our urban core.