College
of Education
College of EducationEastern Michigan University
Issue No: 79
March 29, 1993
BARNARD BEQUEST ENRICHES COE ENDOWMENT, PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP
Through a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Esther Marie Walker Barnard, the COE endowment fund has been enriched in the amount of $10,000. Mrs. Barnard's estate has also provided for a scholarship endowment of $35,000.
The scholarship has been designated for a minority student who is a prospective teacher, according to Jerry Robbins. The first award of the Barnard Scholarship is scheduled for approximately one year from now, he added.
Mrs. Barnard graduated from Michigan State Normal College in 1927. The two areas which interested her most were education and history. Mrs. Barnard died on January 15, 1993. She was a widow who lived at the Glacier Hills Retirement Center at the time of her death.
HETRICK RECOGNIZED BY EMU BOARD OF REGENTS
William Hetrick was recognized by the EMU Board of Regents at its recent meeting with a resolution of commendation. In addition to his numerous other contributions to EMU, including his leadership in the doctoral program, Hetrick was cited for his receipt of the 1992 national Community Education Association Distinguished Service Award.
COE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SYMPOSIUM XIII
Several COE undergraduate students presented papers during Symposium XIII, the College of Arts and Sciences' annual event for undergraduate research and creativity.
Craig Voll presented "Performance Enhancing Techniques in Sports and Their Application to Everyday Life." Voll's sponsor was Jack Sheard.Yvonne Callaway was the sponsor for "Women and Children: The Story of Abuse." Students Jennifer Caughey, Lisa Hively, Wendy Polkey, and Susan Stoff prepared and presented the paper.
From outside the COE, teaching-related papers were presented by Marlene Aldea ("Hands-On Mathematics vs. Dittos"), Deborah Butske ("Fractals"), Robinette Giner ("Number Sense in Young Children"), Jennifer Shucard ("A Humanistic Approach to Art Education: A Sense of Connection"), Lisa Ferrante ("Chaos in High School Science"), and Shannon Murphy ("Communication, Culture, and the Elementary Classroom").
KEAL FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED TO COE WOMEN FACULTY
Jennifer Beller, Lynne Rocklege, and Georgea Sparks-Langer are each recipients of a 1993 Josephine Nevis Keal Professional Development Fellowship. The Keal endowment provides support for fellowships for deserving women faculty members.
FACULTY NOTES
Sue Stickel and Jane Goodman presented a workshop on "Working: A Partnership Model for Delivering Career Counseling Services" at the American Counseling Association convention in Atlanta.
"Reflections from the Inside: Women's Health in Prison" by Christina Jose-Kampfner appeared in the Winter 1992 Health/PAC Bulletin.
Jerry Robbins is at East Central University in OK this week, chairing an NCATE visit to that institution. He recently spoke to the YES groups at Port Huron H.S. and Port Huron Norther H.S.
WELLS RECEIVES SPIRIT AWARD
Wendy Wells, a prospective elementary teacher from Petersburg, was one of three EMU students recently receiving the General Motors 1992-93 Volunteer Spirit Award.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT AWARD COMPETITION ANNOUNCED
All COE faculty recently received notice of the annual competition for a '93-'94 graduate assistant. Applications are due May 5. For additional information, contact Donna Schmitt. Awards go for support of graduate assistants who are to be used in connection with research projects.
COE COUNCIL MEETS; ACTS ON SEVERAL ITEMS
The COE Council met on March 24. Referred to the COE Instruction Committee for "workup" and report were a proposed new CTA 511 "Readings in Interracial/Interethnic Communication," proposed revisions to the Production/Operations Management undergraduate major, and revisions to the graduate music degree programs.
Phyllis Noda of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies presented a proposal concerning intercultural/translingual studies. The COE Council approved the concept of seeking state approval of an endorsement area in this field and approved, should state approval be granted, a set of policies and a curriculum for the endorsement area.
Reports were received from the COE Finance Committee and concerning Graduate School matters.
The Council agreed that the three forthcoming vacancies from the COE to the Graduate Council should be filled by one person each from Teacher Education, L&C, and Special Education. Election of these persons by the COE Council will be at a later time.
There was discussion of the proposed revisions of the COE Council governing document.
The Council approved changes in the admission requirements for the community counseling program.
OPPORTUNITIES
Ventures in Education Teleconference--March 30, 11-4, 217 Library.
1994-95 Fulbright Scholar Awards Workshop--April 8, 3-4:30, Alumni Room, McKenny.
Teleconference on "Revitalizing Science Education"--April 28, 12-5, 311 Library.
"New Concepts of Learning, New Concepts of Schools: Restructuring for the 21st Century" will be held in Battle Creek, April 23-25. For additional information, contact the IRI Group, 1-800-348-4474. See Georgea Sparks-Langer about the group discount for registration.
The Office of Campus Life has issued a "call for ideas" for the 1993-94 Lecture Series. Suggestions go to Laura Edwards or Shelley Wilson at 7-3045.
The U.S. Information Agency is inviting applications for projects that will serve as an avenue for community participation in problem-solving and improving professional development in Central and Eastern Europe. Activities may include study tours, U.S.-based internships, and materials development. Deadline is April 16. Contact Barbara Richardson in ORD for information.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP AVAILABLE
The Washtenaw Development Council has a graduate assistantship available for which Education students are eligible to apply. Beginning in Spring 1993, it continues through Winter 94. For information, call Michelle Hurlahe at ICARD at 7-0243.
ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE CONFERENCE SET
The inaugural state-wide Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Conference will be held at EMU, co-sponsored by the COE and the Historical Society of Michigan, on May 14. Scott Westerman gives the keynote address.
IN THE DAYS AHEAD. . .
March 30--EMU budget hearings (Enrollments and Budget Overview), 1-3 p.m.; Teleconference: "Ventures in Education," 11-4, 217 Library.
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. ICET paper submission deadline.
April 2--MI Association for Adult Development and Aging conference, 8:45-3:00 p.m., Main Lounge, McKenny. Coffee with the Dean sessions: 8:30-9:15, Warner; noon-12:45, Boone; 3:30-4:15, Rackham.
April 5-6--Passover begins at sundown, April 5.
April 8--1994-95 Fulbright Scholar Awards Workshop, 3-4:30, Alumni Room, McKenny.
April 14--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 15--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny; Teacher Placement Day, Career Services Center.
April 15-16--Increasing student retention--focus on teaching and learning, MI Tech, Houghton.
April 16--Deadline for applying for Central and Eastern European Citizens Network Initiative.
April 21--COE Celebration of Excellence!, tent near one-room schoolhouse, 9 a.m., noon, 4:30 p.m.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EMU teacher educators produce:
Knowledgeable professionals who are caring, reflective decision-makers in a culturally diverse society.
(covers all basic-level programs)
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)