José Ricardo-Osorio
José Ricardo-Osorio
Dean, College of Public Service
Office: C-400
ricardoj@uhd.edu
Dr. José Ricardo-Osorio holds a bachelor’s degree in modern languages from Universidad del Atlántico (Barranquilla, Colombia) and earned a master's degree in Spanish and a Doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville). Dr. Ricardo-Osorio has over twenty years of experience as a teacher and over ten years as an administrator.
Dr. Ricardo-Osorio served as the interim Dean of the College of Education and Human
Services at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he has held positions
as Associate Dean and as Department Chair. Dr. Ricardo-Osorio has taught foreign language
teaching methods, Spanish, and Latin American culture. He has also served as supervisor
of student teaching.
Dr. Ricardo-Osorio is a member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages and the Pennsylvania Modern Language Association (PSMLA). For his contributions
to foreign language teaching and the preparation of language teachers, Dr. Ricardo
was awarded the Educator of the Year distinction by PSMLA and the Universidad del
Atlántico honored him as a Distinguished Alumnus.
His research interests focus on assessment of student learning outcomes, faculty development,
and educational and professional leadership. His research has been published by the
Teagle Foundation, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and
the National Association of Laboratory Schools Affiliated with Universities.
Currently, Dr. Ricardo-Osorio is developing a conceptual framework that he calls Net Engagement. This framework provides principles that can be used to enhance student success,
self-leadership, and sense of purpose. As the Dean of UHD’s College of Public Service,
he engages with students, faculty, staff, and community members to accomplish the
College’s mission and to strive for its vision.