Issue No: 553
April 28, 2003

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FACULTY AND STAFF NOTES

Helen Ditzhazy (with Nan-Chi Tiao) published "Returning to an Emphasis on Values and Spirituality" in the Spring 2003 issue of the Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin.

Joe Bishop presented "We the Students. . . .: Democratic Education in a College Classroom" at the Midwest Sociological Society convention in Chicago.

John Tonkovich recently attended the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Disorders and Sciences meeting in Albuquerque, NM.

Suzanne Hobson has been appointed by the American Counseling Association to co-chair a national summit on Sexual Minority Youth in the Schools.

Yvonne Callaway participated in the McKenny Union/Campus Life Leadership Excursion to Washington, DC.

Jim Berry will be in Lansing on April 29, participating in the state review of teacher education programs across the state.

Jerry Robbins has been quoted in newspapers and has appeared on local-area radio in connection with EMU's offer of a full-ride scholarship for Ex-POW Jessica Lynch.

Jerry Robbins conducted a concert of the Ypsilanti Community Band last Thursday night at Washtenaw Community College. Following the concert, the Riverside Big Band performed for dancing, which included students of Suzanne Zelnik.

Eboni Zamani has been selected to participate in the EMU Summer Writing Across the Curriculum Institute.

COE AT MACTE CONFERENCE

The following presentations by COE-affiliated personnel have been accepted for presentation at the May 2 MACTE Spring Conference, to be held at Oakland University.

"Looking at the Use of Technology with Young Children," Anne Bednar and Toni Stokes Jones.

"Technology: If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It," Linda Lewis-White and Marina McCormack.

"We are Americans! Designing Multicultural Internet WebQuests & Lessons," Toni Stokes Jones, Nancy Copeland and Deborah Harmon.

"Meeting the Technology Training Needs of Local Schools Through Collaborative Assistance," Donald Staub and Toni Stokes Jones.

"Picturing What We Do: Turning a Digital Photography Event into Professional Development," Brian Filipiak, Jean Rauch, and Ellen Hoffman.

Ellen Hoffman will be a panelist for the session on AMichigan Technology Standards for Teacher Education: The Revised Seventh Standard."

ALUMNI NOTES

Thomas Rundquist '67, '69, '77, of Big Rapids, is the president/CEO of Nova Media Inc. This company is the originator of The Heavenly Goldcard (TM) and several cultural diversity test instruments. Rundquist is also a writer and award-winning painter. His website won an award as one of the most widely linked websites internationally. He has also run for political offices.

Phillip Riggio '71, '74 is the president of Aunt Mid Produce Company in Detroit. In 1948, Aunt Mid's introduced fresh spinach in a consumer package. Today, the company provides a variety of whole and fresh-cut produce.

The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools will be honored on May 6 with a 2003 Education Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards. James Ryan '71, '73 is the superintendent. The award is being made for the district's Journey Program, which provides special help and support for high school students who are at risk of failing. The Wyandotte district will receive the same award. Patricia A. Cole '74 is the superintendent.

STUDENT NOTES

Sharon Raschke will defend her dissertation "Socialization of New School Business Administrators from Outside the Educational Field" on April 30 at 10:00 a.m. in Porter 301 B/C. James Barott is the chair. The public is invited.

Will Hathaway will defend his dissertation "Conflict Management and Leadership in Higher Education: A Case Study of University of Michigan President Robben W. Fleming" on May 7 at 1:00 p.m. in Porter 202. Martha Tack is the chair. The public is invited.

Felicia Coleman and Samara Cunningham received scholarships from the EMU Black Faculty and Staff Association during ceremonies last Tuesday.

During Sunday afternoon's EMU Commencement ceremonies, President Kirkpatrick gave special recognition to Che Carter--student, husband, father, African-American male-who was completing requirements in elementary education. Along the way, he's worked two jobs--one at the UM hospital and the other at a canoe livery--to support his family. Carter is an accomplished rap singer as well and has recently signed a record contract. His mother, Lucindia Shelton, recently completed an EMU bachelor's degree in special education

SHORT NOTES

April is National Autism Month. Part of EMU's observance was an article in the Focus EMU on the statewide consortium for preparing teachers of the autistic, in which EMU plays a prominent role. Some 50-60 students in this program have declared EMU as their home college or the college from which they want to receive the special education endorsement.

Art by students in the EMU Children's Institute will be on display in the Ford Gallery until April 30. Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. A silent auction will be held with proceeds benefiting the Family Scholarship Fund.

The Spring Conference of the Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education will be held on May 2 at Oakland University. There is no charge to attend and a free box lunch will be provided. All EMU faculty members and students are welcome to attend.

The First (Probably Annual) COAS/COE "Celebration of Educational Outreach" event will be held on May 8. If you are a faculty/staff member who works with local-area schools, you are invited to an 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. hotdog picnic at Big Bob's Lakehouse as we celebrate the successes of colleagues in the COE and COAS who share the same passion for improving our local schools through collaboration. Faculty/staff members who are interested in attending should contact Don Staub (donald.staub@emich.edu) so he can estimate the number of hotdogs to buy.

May 30 is the deadline to nominate persons for the $3,500 EMU "Institutional Values" Awards. Detailed information has been distributed throughout the University community. For additional information, contact Martha Tack at 487.2211.

ATE AWARDS AND PAPERS

The call for nominations for awards from the Association of Teacher Educators has been issued. Nomination deadlines are at various times, depending on the category, in July. Award categories are "distinguished research in teacher education" (contact catsls@Mail1.Hofstra.edu), "distinguished clinician in teacher education" (contact jsnyder@coe.wayne.edu), "distinguished teacher educator" (contact johnm@siu.edu), "distinguished dissertation in teacher education" (contact ckelly@mail.uccs.edu), and "distinguished program in teacher education" (contact jreinhartz@uta.edu).

Proposals for thematic sessions, professional clinics, and research proposals for the 2004 ATE convention are due by June 1. For additional information, contact jrainer@gsu.edu (thematic sessions), dbaird@stillman.edu (clinics), phyllis@
louisville.edu (research reports), or ckelly3@uccs.edu (graduate research reports).

SPONSORED PROJECTS

Joe Bishop, director, and Don Staub, administrator, have received $24,923 from the American Councils for International Education for "ACIE Citizenship Education Internship Program." This project will develop and host a five-week citizenship education internship program for K-12 school teachers, administrators, and teacher trainers from selected countries of the former Soviet Union. Four educators from Eurasia will engage in studies at EMU, as well as work with a teacher-mentor in a K-12 school district.

COE COUNCIL

The College of Education Council met on April 26 with Martha Kinney-Sedgwick, chair, presiding. Upon recommendation of the Basic Programs Committee, the Council approved changes in the political science teaching major.

Upon recommendation of the Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee, the COE Council endorsed a proposed new minor in Geographic Information Systems, and the proposed new courses ENGL 444 Writing for the World Wide Web, PLSC 343/344 Model United Nations, and LAW 540 Employment Law.

The Council also approved new/revised courses in HPERD, including PEGN 180 Extramural Club Sports; SPMD 296, 310, 380, 295, 390, 421, 485; HLED 130, 375, 380, 480, 481, 482; and DANC 104, 105, 108, 109, 110, 111.

The Council defeated (unanimously) a motion to approve proposed new courses INDT 441, 529, 515, and 516. In addition, the Council took from the table and then defeated (unanimously) the proposed new courses LAW 411 and 511.

Various reports were received.

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

April 28-30-Children's Art Showcase, Ford Gallery. Sunday, noon to 2:00 p.m., Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

April 29-Satellite/Web CATALISE conference, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., on use of technology. For information, contact Brian Filipiak.

May 1-2--Michigan Association for Bilingual Education, Kalamazoo. For information, brenesmj@kalamazoo.k12.mi.us.

May 1-Basic Programs Committee meeting, 3:00 p.m., 129 Porter.

May 2-MACTE Spring Conference, Oakland University, on technology theme. All COE faculty/students invited to attend. No cost. Free box lunch.

May 8-First (Probably Annual) COAS/COE "Celebration of Educational Outreach." For faculty/staff involved in working with local-area schools. Rec/IM Lakehouse, 11:30-1:00 p.m. For information, donald.staub@emich.edu.

May 9-Phi Delta Kappa annual dinner.

May 9-Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association reception, 7:00-8:30. Geddes Town Hall School at EMU.

May 10-Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association state convention, Porter Building and Geddes Town Hall School, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information, balkamhp@earthlink.net.

May 12-COE international/comparative education brown-bag lunch discussion group, 11:30-1:00 p.m., Porter 213.

May 13-COE international/comparative education brown-bag lunch discussion group, 11:30-1:00 p.m., Porter 213.

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

May 1-deadline for The Educational Forum on "the proactive educator."

May 1-deadline for Principal Leadership articles on literacy for secondary school students.

May 15-Proposals due for University Council for Educational Administration convention on "leadership for learning and learning for leadership." For information, see www.ucea.org.

May 15-proposals due for International Conference on Civic Education Research (including service-learning, moral education, character education, policy research, and civic capacity and skills of citizens). For information, www.indiana.edu/~civiced/

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THEME STATEMENTS

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

Inquiry, advocacy, and leadership in education for a diverse and democratic society. (Advanced programs)

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