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ALUM ANITA CLARK WINS $25,000 MILKEN TEACHING AWARD
Anita M. Clark, a teacher at Marshall (MI) High School and an EMU alum, is the recipient of the 1992 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. The award carries a cash prize of $25,000 and professional development opportunities.
Ms. Clark was one of six teachers in Michigan and 120 teachers from 20 states recognized this year.
ALUM THOMAS FLEMING FEATURED IN EBONY ISSUE
Thomas Fleming, EMU alum and 1992 National Teacher of the Year, is featured in the December 1992 issue of Ebony, pp. 68-70. Reference to his special education degree from EMU is included in the article.
RECENT GRAD MARVIN SMITH FEATURED IN FLINT JOURNAL ARTICLE
Marvin Smith, a December 1992 graduate in special education, was featured in the December 17 issue of the Flint Journal. Smith is a former school custodian.
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Knowledgeable professionals who are caring, reflective decision-makers in a culturally diverse society.
JOSE-KAMPFNER RECEIVES GRANT, LOCAL RECOGNITIONS
Christine Jose-Kampfner is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and the Michigan Community Service Commission. This grant is to support work of "Youth Helping Youth" in southwest Detroit.
Jose-Kampfner is involved in several projects involving Detroit-area Hispanic youth and families.
She has also been recognized in several local-area publications for her coordination of the "Kids Need Moms" program. This program enables children of mothers in the Washtenaw County Jail to spend 2 1/2 hours one Saturday morning each month with their mothers. Volunteer help--primarily college students--provides transportation for the children. Church groups recently helped with presents of clothing for the children.
MARY JANE AND ED MCEACHERN SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED
Mary Jane and Ed McEachern, both COE alums, have established a scholarship for an Ypsilanti High graduate who is preparing to become an elementary teacher. Mr. McEachern is a prominent local business person (Print and Copy) and Mrs. McEachern is a local-area teacher.
SOME FACULTY PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Georgea Sparks-Langer is a candidate for Secretary of Division K (Teacher Education) of the American Educational Research Association. Division K members are urged to submit completed AERA ballots.
Sarah Huyvaert recently presented at a meeting of the National Education Commission on Time and Learning. President William Shelton (who is teaching in the Department of Leadership and Counseling this semester) is a member of the Commission. The Commission plans a meeting in Ypsilanti on April 29-30.
Linda Kreger, lecturer, recently presented "Art as a Curricular Priority" at the Michigan Art Education Association's annual conference in Dearborn.
Marge Chamberlain is vice-president of the EMU AAUP chapter, with Nora Martin and Judy Williston as at-large members of the executive committee. Ron Hoodin has been named to the negotiations team.
POT-BELLIED STOVE FOR SCHOOL HOUSE COMES FROM GEORGIA
A pot-bellied stove for EMU's One Room School House was donated by Christopher Sharpe, retired dean of the Division of Education at North Georgia College. Sharpe visited the School House this past summer and offered the donation if some one would come to Georgia for the stove. Thomas Gwaltney made a trip to Georgia over the holidays in his van and brought the stove back.
COE FEATURED IN ALUMNI PUBLICATION
The COE is the first of EMU's colleges featured in Alumni Action.
EMU'S FIRST DOCTORAL STUDENTS COMPLETE QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS
Joanelle Long, Kathryn Malnar, Sherrill Pryor, Norma Ross, and Joan Tucker have passed the leadership doctoral program comprehensive qualifying examinations.
HOLIDAY VIGNETTES
The exterior of Boone Hall was serenaded one holiday evening. Carolers were found to be former dean Scott Westerman and his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. (Boone Hall needs all the attention it can get!)
Telling the boss to go to Hell is one thing, but taking him there is another. Jerry Robbins was taken to the Radisson on a pretext, then put in stretch limo. Other occupants of the limo included COE associate deans and department heads. The mystery ride, complete with appropriate holiday beverages, gifts, and poetry, was indeed to Hell, MI, followed by a trip to and dinner in Chelsea.
Pat Cavanaugh received a copy of the 1993 Curmudgeon Calendar. Certain e-mail users have received a daily curmudgeonly statement from Cavanaugh--some of which he has attributed to other people.
PLANNING AHEAD
January 13--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 20--COE faculty meeting with Provost Collins, 4-5 p.m., Boone 31.
January 21--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 27--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
OPPORTUNITIES
"Reaching Those Who Teach Teachers: Defining the Core of Constitutionalism, Citizenship, and Civic Education" is a summer institute designed to enhance teaching of certain social studies topics to college students who will become teachers.
The institute of a project of the American Political Science Association and the University of Tulsa, supported by an NEH grant. It will be held from July 13-July 5 at the University of Tulsa. Participants will receive funds for travel, living expenses, and a stipend of $1,125.
Applications are sought from teams of college faculty that include a social studies education professor and either a historian or political scientist at the same institution.
Applications are due by March 1 to Summer Institute/Teaching Constitutionalism, American Political Science Association, 1527 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036. Telephone: 202-483-2512; FAX: 202-483-2657.
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Concerned Citizens Awards are given annually by Citizens Insurance Company to recognize ten mature adults (over 60) in Michigan who make outstanding volunteer contributions to their community. Nominations are due January 15 to Concerned Citizens Award Committee, 645 West Grand River, Howell, MI 48843-9984. Telephone: 517-546-2160.
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The Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project guidelines include four initiatives: (1) a database of visual examples of science teaching for elementary school professional development; (2) on-line services for rural teachers who use telecomputing to improve math/science teaching; (3) strengthening public communication about math and/or science reform; and (4) strategies for sharing information about math/science reform activities. Deadline for initiatives (1) and (2), June 8; for initiatives (3) and (4), April 1. Information: Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project, 901 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 2004. Telephone: 202-879-9654; FAX: 202-783-1036; LFOA@LINKNET.COM.
CATE LAB ATTRACTS VISITORS, PROVIDES SERVICES
Special Education's CATE (Center for Adaptive Technology Education) Lab attracted a number of visitors during the fall semester. These tours/demonstrations/presentations were given by Lynne Rocklage and other faculty members to:
Plymouth/Canton school personnel, ERIM staff, state Department of Education personnel; EMU's OT faculty, Division of Student Affairs personnel, and Deans Advisory Council; Albion College personnel; University of Michigan Office of Disabled Students personnel; NCATE Board of Examiners team; an open house.
A variety of classes in special education and OT have used the lab. The lab was used to assist EMU students and staff who have disabilities. Use/consultation has also been made by area professionals and K-12 students.
Presentations concerning the lab and its services have been made on WEMU and to area professional or-ganizations. The lab is also the basis of a research project involved with teaching technology skills to prospective teachers.
PLANNING AHEAD
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."
February 1--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. Info: Jeffrey S. Kaiser, GSU, 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 1--Deadline for manuscripts to JTE on "Teacher Education and the Academic Disciplines."
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.
August 1--Deadline for manuscripts to JTE on "The Changing Role of Teacher Educators"
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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)