College of Education
NCATE EXIT INTERVIEW INDICATES POSITIVE REPORT FORTHCOMING
NCATE Board of Examiners team chair Phil Rusche and assistant chair Rudolfo Chavez conducted an exit interview with Provost Ron Collins and Dean Jerry Robbins last Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
Of 36 determinations by the team (18 Standards, each at the basic and advanced levels), 34 were found to be "met," according to Dr. Rusche. Found "unmet" was Standard V.B, "Resources," at both the basic and advanced levels.
The team's written report is expected next month. EMU may file a rejoiner. All materials then go to NCATE's "Unit Accreditation Board" (UAB), where they will be reviewed. The UAB has the authority to reverse a team's findings. It is the body that makes a determination as to EMU's reaccreditation status.
A formal reaccreditation decision is not expected for several months. Assuming reaccreditation, the action will extend accreditation to 1997. EMU has been continuously accredited by NCATE since 1954.
Standard V.B addresses resources "in the areas of personnel, funding, physical facilities, library, equipment, materials, and supplies" and relates these to the ability to "offer quality programs."
A STATEMENT FROM THE DEAN
There is reason for cautious optimism concerning our NCATE reaccreditation. Cautious, because several other important parts of the total process remain to be accomplished; optimistic, because of a generally positive exit interview with the team.
Appreciation is due to many persons for bringing us to this point. Professional education is truly--and appropriately--an institution-wide responsibility at EMU. The total institution has been responsive to our NCATE preparations.
Several times in recent days I have been asked variations of "what do we do now that NCATE is over?" The team visit is not an end, it is a beginning.
A variety of weaknesses were reported in the exit interview (and later shared with the COE Council). Some of these will find their way into the formal report. As a result, progress must be reported on an annual basis.
(Some strengths were reported, too, although with the caveat that few strengths could be identified that applied across the entire scope of programming.)
The issue of resources creates a major but difficult need to determine that we are going to do less of some things in order to do more of other things--or do some things better.
NCATE Standards are minimums, not maximums. We must address other issues because research and best practice, not NCATE, give us direction. We must address balances among teaching, scholarly activity, sponsored projects, and various types of service. We must address assessment in many ways, not the least of which is the set of mismatches between our curriculum and the content of the Michigan certification tests.
We must begin--or move forward on--addressing tough issues such as those named. I trust that campus-wide we can and will devote the same energy and enthusiasm to these issues as we have in recent months to preparations for the Board of Examiners visit.
--Jerry H. Robbins
SHORT NOTES
Patric Cavanaugh recently presented at a state-wide professional meeting in Grand Rapids. Martha Tack recently attended the inauguration of the president of Oakland University before heading to Washington, D.C. on BPW business. Tack has just had a chapter on student governance accepted for a forthcoming book.
Beth VanVoorhees, Marylyn Lake, and Nora Martin represented EMU at a November 5 state-wide seminar on the K-12 school improvement/reform movement and implications for higher education. Lake, VanVoorhees, and Chica McCabe-Branz attended the Michigan Coalition for Staff Development/School Improvement meeting in Lansing on November 6.
MINORITY EDUCATORS URGED TO REGISTER WITH STATE EQUITY OFFICE
The Michigan Department of Education's Office of Minority Equity is urging those persons of color who are seeking employment for Fall 1993 to include themselves in the 1993 Minority Teacher Directory. Registration forms are available in the Student Teaching Office.
MORE SHORT NOTES
The recently-completed telethon solicitation of 2902 past donors to the COE development fund is expected to net about $28,000 for the College.
A recently-completed analysis of applications to and awards from the AASCU Christa McAuliffe Showcase for Excellence Awards program, covering the seven years that the program has been in place, indicated that 433 nominations had been received from 169 institutions; among these, 62 awards were made to 48 institutions. Seven institutions have received two awards; Emporia State University and San Diego State University have received three awards. EMU is the only institution to have received four awards.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EMU teacher educators produce:
Knowledgeable professionals who are caring, reflective decision-makers in a culturally diverse society.
(covers all basic-level programs)
THEMES FOR KNOWLEDGE BASES
(see p. 2 for basic level)
The development of educators who are committed to their ongoing professional growth and are aware of the challenges of democracy in our culturally diverse society. These educators will assert leadership, apply and practice scholarship, and exercise reflective
thinking to meet the needs of
learning communities. (covers masters-level programs in early childhood education, elementary education, middle school education, secondary school teaching, K-12 curriculum, and reading)
Development of career and technical education teachers who exercise leadership in their professions, apply and practice scholarship, and develop the business literacy and employability competencies required in a technological and global economy. (covers masters-level program in business education)
Development of technology and career/technical teachers who exercise leadership in their professions, apply and practice scholarship, and develop the creative and critical thinking skills, understanding of social and global impacts of technology, and technical skills required in a technological society. (covers masters-level program in industrial education)
The development of educators who are committed to their ongoing professional growth and are aware of the challenges of democracy in our culturally diverse society. These educators will assert leadership and the ability to cultivate abstract thinking skills and analyze visual statements for personal meaning. (covers masters-level program in art education)
An advanced musician/teacher education program to provide the knowledge and competencies necessary for meeting the culturally diverse music education needs of the twenty-first century. (covers masters-level program in music education)
The development of special education professionals with the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and attitudes to deliver a continuum of habilitative/rehabilitative services to persons with special needs and to their families within a multicultural society. (covers masters-level programs for teachers in special education.
The school counselor as a caring professional whose focus is on the relationships needed to facilitate the development of students for effective living in a changing global society. (covers masters-level program in school counseling)
Based on the recommendations of the Spring Hill Conference, the training emphasis is to provide school psychologists who can meet the comprehensive psychological, educational, and mental health needs of a culturally diverse student population found in the public and private educational institutions of Michigan and the United States. Emphasis is given toward direct and consultative services to students, parents, teachers, and administrators. (covers specialist-level program in school psychology)
The development of leaders with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for helping to build learning communities within a culturally diverse society. (covers masters-level programs in leadership; specialist-level programs in leadership; doctoral program in leadership)
The development of leaders in special education with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for building quality services for persons with special needs and their families within a multicultural society. (covers specialist-level programs for leaders/administrators in special education)
November 9 issue--MDC, NCREL meeting, Ren Group, etc. from previous week. MACTE from previous week--JR, RJ, CTayeh.
PLANNING AHEAD
November 19--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
November 25--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
November 30--Deadline for applying for EMU Spring-Summer Research Awards.
December 1--Deadline for manuscripts to JTE on "Restructuring Schools, Colleges, Departments of Education and the Public Schools."
December 3----UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Alumni Room, McKenny.
December 9--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
December 17--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 7--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 13--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 15--Deadline for applying for $2000 Hollingworth award in gifted/talented.
January 20--COE faculty meeting with Provost Collins, 4-5 p.m., place TBA.
January 21--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 27--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
February 1--Deadline for manuscripts to JTE on "Teacher Education in Relation to National Goals"; manuscripts to ATE on "National Forces on Teaching and Teacher Education." Deadline for applying for Graduate School Research Fund for following year; deadline for applying for AASCU Senior Associate position.
February 4--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
February 10--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
February 17-20--Eastern Educational Research Association conference, Clearwater, FL. For information contact Jeffrey S. Kaiser, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60466.
February 18--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
February 24--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
March 4--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
March 10--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
March 18--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
March 24--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 1--Deadline for manuscripts to JTE on "Supply and Demand of New Teachers and Proposed National Standards and New Sources for Teachers." UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 14--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 15--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 28--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
May 6--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
May 12--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
May 20--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
May 26--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
June 3--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
June 9--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
June 17--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
June 23--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.