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FACULTY/STAFF NOTES

Olga Nelson and Ellen Hoffman presented "Online Self-Advising Project From Plan to Product: How Low $$$ + High Tech = High Returns + Rapid Implementation" at the National Academic Advising Association conference in Salt Lake City. Shawn Quilter joined them in the presentation which premiered the draft of new COE advising and New Teacher Resource Network web sites.

John Tonkovich recently attended an ASHA-sponsored workshop in Chicago that focused on curriculum modifications needed to meet 2005 ASHA accreditation standards.

Jerry Robbins is in Indianapolis attending the fall conference of the Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU). Robbins is a member of the executive committee of that organization. In addition, he will be presenting a half-day workshop for new and aspiring deans of colleges of education.

Julianne O'Brien Pedersen received a grant from the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs to choreograph a new modern dance work for the Moore and Morore Dance Company of Troy.

John Tonkovich recently presented "Interventions that Enhance Life Participation for Nursing

Home Residents" at a workshop held at Western Michigan University and sponsored by Brooks Rehabilitation Solutions and the MSU Gerontology Institute.

Jerry Robbins has been elected president-elect of the Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. This will result in his third, non-consecutive term as president of this organization. He has also been president of the comparable organization in two other states.

On Tuesday, David Anderson, Nelson Maylone, and Don Staub will be presenting "Data-Based Decision Making: Keys to Success" at the state NCA meeting in Lansing.

Jim Berry and Jerry Robbins were in Lansing last Friday, attending a session sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education for all institutions that are coming up for the next cycle of state Periodic Review/Program Evaluation.

Julianne O'Brien Pedersen recently presented a lecture demonstration for Ann Arbor's University Musical Society on viewing and interpreting dance.

Sharon Pendleton recently presented a yoga demonstration for the university community.

David Anderson and Don Staub are on the university-wide committee that is planning the observance of International Week.

Judy Williston, who is on sabbatical this semester, recently returned from England. She reports that the first three chapters of her book on developmental leadership are coming along nicely.

Scott Westerman, dean emeritus, was featured recently in the Ann Arbor News. A former superintendent of the Ann Arbor schools, Westerman was interviewed at length about board-superintendent relations.

Among our "extended family," Konnie Kustron and Ronald Fulkert (Business and Technology Education) presented "Students' Perceptions of Ethics Using the Internet" at the annual conference of the Center for Academic Integrity at the University of Virginia. They also, with L.E. Gueldenzoph (NC A&T University), have had a proposal ("Students' Perceptions of Cyber-Cheating") accepted for presentation at a conference in Cleveland next month.

Max Plank (Music) was honored by mass bands during the halftime ceremonies at the October 5 EMU-Akron football game. Plank has been involved with EMU's music program for more than 30 years.

GIFTS

Frank Daly, emeritus, has presented the College of Education with an original work of art-his colored pencil rendition of a still life with apples. A faculty committee will be involved in selecting the location in the Porter Building where this will be hung.

George Brower, emeritus, and Mrs. Betty Brower made an appreciable donation of books to a recent Kappa Delta Pi event. Alum Ted Delphia donated period school desks to the Geddes Town Hall School.

SPONSORED PROJECTS

Seven proposals (up 17% from same time last year) in the amount of $2.4 million (up 42% from same time last year) have been submitted by COE faculty/staff as of the end of September. Five awards (up 25% from same time last year) have been received in the amount of $171,515.

A "Transition to Teaching" grant, submitted by the EMU COE, Flint schools, MSU, and UM-Flint, has been awarded to the Flint schools in the amount of $389,910 for FY03. EMU's portion, when received, will be used primarily to fund scholarships for individuals to enroll in EMU's "Urban Teacher Program" in Flint.

A School Leadership grant, for the Urban Principals Leadership Academy, has been awarded to the National Center for Community Education in Flint. This activity is a partnership of the Genesee ISD, the National Center for Community Education, UM-Flint, Mott Community College, and EMU COE. The Academy has been awarded $128,130 for the first year. Major EMU participants in preparing this were Ella Burton, Jackie Tracy, and Don Staub.

STUDENT NOTES

The three drum majors of the EMU marching band are prospective teachers: Ryan Lewis, Donald Showich, and Beth Wondolowski.

Shannon McHale and Erin Quellhorst performed in a lecture/demonstration for the Ann Arbor University Musical Society. The session was on viewing and interpreting dance.

The 5^th annual Graduate Research Fair will be held on March 24. A nomination form and abstract must be submitted by December 13 (for students graduating in December) or by January 24 (for all other students). Additional information is available at www.gradord.emich.edu.

ALUMNI NOTES

Amy Wagner '98, '02 is in her third year as Flag Coordinator and second year as administrator for the EMU Marching Band. She has also taught in the Novi schools.

TRAVEL FUNDS

The former Provost's Travel Fund has been divided among the academic colleges. COE's share is approximately $8,000. The COE Planning and Finance Committee recommended that this be divided proportionately among the four COE departments, for the sole purpose of supporting the presentation of scholarly activities. Reporting of the use of the money will be required. For additional information, see your department head or representative on the Planning and Finance Committee.

UNITED WAY

As of October 11, 28 COE faculty and staff members had contributed/pledged $5,549.32. This includes nine persons from Teacher Education, six persons from Leadership and Counseling, and five persons from Special Education.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

The COE Planning and Finance Committee, responsible for coordinating the preparation of the COE's portion of the current EMU strategic planning cycle, has observed that, of the six proposals submitted in the previous cycle, two have been essentially accomplished. These are computer refreshment and the advising center. The committee has determined that the other four will remain on the list in updated form. (See http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/coestrategicplan.pdf.)

The Committee is tentatively considering the addition of (a) renovations/equipment in the Warner building and (b) a doctoral program in curriculum and instruction. The committee welcomes input and suggestions, which may be transmitted to the committee through any member or through Michael Bretting, the dean's office liaison to the committee.

COE GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

As of October 9, exactly 800 persons have been admitted to as graduate students to the programs of the College of Education during this fiscal year. These include 326 admissions to the post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program, 180 persons to programs in Leadership and Counseling, 151 to programs in Teacher Education, 122 to programs in Special Education, and 21 to programs in HPERD. The greatest numbers of admissions to graduate degree programs have been to educational leadership (LC99) 72; speech-language pathology (SP 99 94) 50; and Reading (TE93) 44.

COE COUNCIL MEETING

The College of Education Council met on October 9, with Martha Kinney-Sedgwick, chair, presiding. A variety of reports were received. In new business, the Council approved Ypsilanti's East Middle School as a third "consociate" school for the COE.

SHORT NOTES

October 28 is the deadline date for nominations for the EMU-FT Lecturers Outstanding Teaching Award. For information, see www.emich.edu/public/aa.

Awards in the $300-$2,000 range are made monthly through the Graduate School Research Support Fund. All faculty members are eligible.

Free technology training is available to all EMU faculty members, staff, and currently enrolled students. See www.emich.edu/public/itech/training.

The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to promote scholarship in the U.S. and abroad on matters relevant to the improvement of education in all its forms. Applicants must have completed their doctorate

between January 1, 1997 and December 31, 2002. Fellows will receive $50,000 for one academic year of research or $25,000 for each of two contiguous years. Up to 30 awards will be made. Applications are due by November 21, 2002 and forms may be found at http://www.nae.nyu.edu.

Program proposals for EMU's Martin Luther King Day celebration should be submitted by November 7 to Decky Alexander, Quirk 124. For information, contact jdalexan@online.emich.edu.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS

(For a complete list, see http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/opportunities.html)

October 14-Information session on M. A. program in Common Learnings in Curriculum, 4:00-6:00 p.m., in Flint. COE committee for international and global education, brown-bag lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 307 Porter. For information, donald.staub@emich.edu. Phi Delta Kappa meeting, Jerry Kratz, candidate for MI House of Representatives, on "What Will Michigan Legislators Do With Public Education?" 6:30 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium.

October 15-Department of Teacher Education Advisory Board, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 301B Porter. Information session on M. A. program in Common Learnings in Curriculum, 4:00-6:00 p.m., in Jackson.

October 16-20-Council of the Great City Schools (and Great Cities Colleges of Education), Fort Lauderdale, FL. For information, 202.393.2427.

October 17-University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Candidates' Forum on Children's Issues. 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor. For information, 615.5379. COE committee for international and global education, brown-bag lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 307 Porter. For information, donald.staub@emich.edu.

October 18-registration deadline for Carnegie Corporation of NY conference on "From Student Learning to Teacher Preparation," Washington, D.C., November 19-20. For information, Michele Parks, AACTE.

CALLS FOR PAPERS/PROPOSALS

(For a complete list, see http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/proposals.html)

October 15-deadline for papers, etc. for the "Closing the Academic Divide: Defining International Education in a Global Society" conference. For information, http://www.alliant.edu/events/wcci or http://www.wcci-online.org

October 23-deadline for proposals for dedicated time for faculty for proposal development. For guidelines and cover sheet, see http://www.gradord.emich.edu/downloads.

THEME STATEMENTS

Caring professional educators for a diverse and democratic society. (CPED²S) (Initial program)

EMU advanced professional education programs develop leaders who demonstrate reflective thought and scholarship within the context of a culturally diverse society. In addition, the ___ program _______. (advanced programs)

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