College of Education

Eastern Michigan University

Issue No: 114
November 29, 1993

FACULTY NOTES

Leah Adams has been elected the first president of the MI Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, a new organization which has members from two- and four-year institutions around the state.  MAECTE has been granted affiliate status with the National AECTE.

Adams has also been chosen as President-Elect of the USNC-OMEP--U.S. National Committee of OMEP (Organisation Mondiale pour l'Education Pre-Scolaire), the World Organization for Early Childhood Education.

Jaime Grinberg and Rebecca Martusewicz will present "Postmodernism: Implications for Curriculum and Instruction" as part of the FCIE series.  This event is December 1, 12-2, Starkweather.  Registration is required; call 7-1386.

Wallace LaBenne will have a daily by-line feature in the Ypsilanti Press starting January 1.  The item is "Tee-Shirt Shots," featuring an aphorism for the day.  It will appear on the editorial page Sunday through Friday.

Don Hackmann presented "Curriculum Integration With Middle School Interdisciplinary Teams" at the Phi Delta Kappa Leadership Skills Institute on November 20 in East Lansing.

Rosella Bannister travels to Mexico City this week to participate in a Chemical Manufacturers Association Public Advisory Panel.

Beverley Geltner has had a paper proposal accepted for the 1994 conference of the National Association for Women in Education.  The paper is "The Power of Structural and Symbolic Redesign:  Creating a Collaborative Learning Community in Higher Education."

Maureen McCormack presented a psychohistory, "Jane Addams: Identity and the Politics of Self-Presentation" at the History of Education conference in Chicago.

McCormack and Martha Kransdorf presented on "Reducing Prejudice Through Social Foundations" at the American Educational Studies Association conference in Chicago.

John Blair presented on "Educating Teachers About Addiction" at the Midwest Association of Teachers of Educational Psychology meeting at Anderson University (IN) in October.  His paper "Different Perspectives on the Meaning of Life: An Annotated Bibliography" was published in the summer 1993 issue of The Meaning of Life.

Three members of the early childhood faculty attended the recent conference of the NAEYC in Anaheim, CA.  Leah Adams presented at a round table on "Research in Early Childhood Teacher Preparation."  Karen Paciorek presented a poster session on utilizing case studies in early childhood teacher preparation and she presented a conference session on "Step Back and Take Stock of Your Curriculum Planning."

Judy Williston was a member of a panel on Professional Development in Lab Schools.   

Adams participated in the board meetings of USNC-OMEP and NAECTE, Paciorek represented MI AEYC as its President-Elect, and Williston attended board meetings of the National Association of Child Development Laboratory Schools.  

EMU WORKS WITH INKSTER SCHOOLS

Last spring, Inkster school officials, EMU personnel, parents, and community members attended a production of "Building Your Child's Self Esteem."  This play, produced and written by parents of Inkster students, marked the culmination of the first year of a three-year collaboration between the Inkster Public Schools and the EMU Collaborative School Improvement Program (C-SIP).  Barden Cable Vision recorded the play for viewing on its public access station.

This collaborative venture is a part of the district and EMU C-SIP project.  Four parent-based groups have joined together under one umbrella to improve the involvement of parents in the Inkster schools. 

  "It's phenomenal," said district representative Paula Daniels.  "The once splintered groups have joined hands to make a collective impact on the schools," she added.  The coordinating council consists of the PTA presidents from each of the schools and representatives from the school boosters organizations, Chapter I, and special needs programs.

With assistance from EMU facilitator Nora Martin, the coordinating council of parents has selected to focus on improving the self-esteem of children.  One parent information meeting and two parent training seminars were organized by the council.  The first seminar taught parents how to build children's self-esteem in order to help them do better in school.  The second seminar provided 25 ways for parents to motivate their children to do better in school.

GOVERNOR'S MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Governor's Management Intern program was developed to attract outstanding individuals who have completed or will complete a graduate degree in public administration, public affairs, public policy, business administration, or an equivalent curriculum.  This is a two-year term appointment, with a stipend of $25,000 per year, plus benefits.  Most positions will be located in Lansing.  Presently, two EMU students are interning in Lansing under this program.  Applications are due January 28.  For further information, contact Jeanne Clerc, Graduate School, or Raymond Rosenfeld, Political Science.

RECEPTION FOR MILDRED JEFFREY

A reception for Mildred "Millie" Jeffrey will be held on December 4, 12-1 in McKenny Union. 

Jeffrey will be on campus to speak to a course in counseling women.  She was a founder and the 1977 chairperson of the National Women's Political Caucus, is now president of the MI Women's Foundation, is a former member and chair of the Board of Governors for WSU, and was the recipient of the "Trustee of the Year" award made by the Association of Governing Boards for Colleges and Universities.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY PROFESSORS

The Research Association of Minority Professors (RAMP) has issued a call for papers for the February 3-5 conference in Raleigh NC.  Deadline for submission of proposals is December 15.   Additional information is available from Dr. Delindus Brown at 919-516-4078.  The Provost's office has indicated that expenses will be paid for up to two attendees who present papers.

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Alpha Sigma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society will be awarding several $300 scholarships to women student teachers for Winter term 1994.  Preference will be given to residents of Washtenaw County and to those who have need of financial assistance.

A letter of application, including a statement of need, complete vita, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member should be sent to Leah Adams.

USA-SINO TEACHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM CALL FOR PROGRAM PAPERS

The USA-SINO Teacher Education Consortium (of which EMU is a member) has issued a call for program papers for the April 14-16 conference in Chicago.  Deadline date is January 17.  Additional information is available from Dr. Philip Rusche, 419-537-2025.  The conference theme is "Educational Renewal Through International Education."

PLANNING AHEAD

November 30--Coffee with the Dean sessions.  Open to all faculty, staff, and students; no agenda.  

8:30-9:15, 210 Warner;

12:00-12:45, 110 Boone;

3:30-4:15, 214 Rackham. 

Graduate School Annual Award Ceremony, 4-6 p.m., McKenny.  FCIE "Responding to Student Writing" conference.  Application deadline for "Rehabilitation Long-Term Training."

December 1--AARP Andrus Foundation proposals due on alcohol/medication misuse/chemical dependency, retirement planning, education and aging, aging and mental health.  Manuscripts due to JTE on "Teacher Education Faculty in the 21st Century."  FCIE "Postmodernism: Implications for Curriculum and Instruction" conference.  Application deadline for "Employment and Disability Projects."  Application deadline for Graduate Fellowships at the East-West Center.

December 2--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I.

December 6--Application deadline for "Women and Minority Participation in Graduate Education."

December 7--FCIE "Teaching as Decision-Making: Instructional Practices for Successful Teaching" conference.

December 8--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I.  FCIE "Teaching Teams: Work-in-Progress" conference.

December 10--Application deadline for "School Health Program."  Application deadline for "Field-Initiated Research" to advance education theory and practice.

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