College of Education
Previous issues of Monday Report are at http://www.emich.edu/coe/monday. Send items and comments to jerry.robbins@emich.edu.
NCATE BOE EXIT INTERVIEW
It isn't official yet-the NCATE BOE team hasn't even furnished its written report. It isn't over yet-it won't be until NCATE's Unit Accreditation Board (which often changes team recommendations) makes a decision next March. But a positive oral report was made at last Wednesday's exit interview.
The oral report from the team chair included a citing of these strong points found by the team:
1. The P-12 educational community values EMU and considers our "products" of high quality.
2. Our initial and advanced program candidates are "wonderful." They value the quality education they have received at EMU and appreciate the supportive nature of our faculty.
3. EMU has many and worthy collaborative projects/activities with the P-12 schools in our area.
4. Leadership and support, especially from CAS and COT, are strong.
5. The Porter Building and its features--intensive technology, services for candidates and the public, handicapped accessibility--are a particular strength.
6. EMU has had many successes in attracting a diverse audience to its professional educator preparation programs.
The recommendation of the BOE team is that:
1. All initial and advanced program Standards are met.
2. All weaknesses identified in the 1997 BOE team visit have been corrected.
Six "areas for improvement" were identified by the BOE team. Four of these have to do with the "assessment system," and data collection and use. Two have to do with "diversity."
"I anticipate that we will file a rejoinder concerning the 'diversity' issues," said Jerry Robbins, Dean of the College of Education. "However," he added, "that can't be determined until we see the line of reasoning that is put forth in the team report." "I believe we can make a strong rejoinder. An institution can always do better on 'diversity.' But I believe we are doing better than the team gave us credit for."
FACULTY AND STAFF NOTES
Ron Williamson's chapter on "Leadership for Results" was published recently in Volume 3 of the Handbook of Research in Middle Level Education.
Jackie Tracy (with Dawn Malone and Dan Gaymer, Continuing Education) presented "Planning for University Continuing Education Credit Programs" at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education conference in Detroit.
Olive Horning (adjunct, Special Education) has been invited to present "All Work and No Play Make Jacks and Jills Dull!" at the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement conference in Chicago in March.
Irene Ametrano presented "Counselor Licensure in Michigan: Historical Perspectives and Current Issues" at the Michigan Counseling Association conference in Lansing.
Jerry Robbins represented EMU at last Friday's meeting of the Michigan (Education) Deans Council in Lansing.
Dibya Choudhuri organized the second Asian Women at Eastern interest group meeting, held last week.
Ellen Hoffman has been appointed by Provost Schollaert to the EMU Principal Investigator's Council.
Dibya Choudhuri is scheduled to present "My Feminism Ain't Your Feminism" at the Women's Health class.
Joyce Epstein, 2003-04 holder of the John W. Porter Chair in Urban Education, will hold office hours on Wednesday, December 3, 9:00-noon. Please call 7.1414 to schedule an appointment.
STUDENT NOTES
Joseph Maierle '90, '97, current student in the educational specialist program in educational leadership and principal of Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor, was killed in a car crash early on November 20. Maierle taught physical education at St. Francis School in Ann Arbor for many years before being named as principal of Gabriel Richard High in 2002. He was 48.
Stacy Buehler, GA in counseling, presented "Counseling LGBT Clients" in COUN 571 recently.
Undergraduate students with an interest in educational technology may apply to become a MACUL intern for the 2004 conference. The application deadline is December 15. For information, khauze@macul.org.
The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Awards make it possible for graduate students planning a career in higher education to attend the 2004 AAHE conference. Application deadline is January 6. For information, sengelkemeyer@aahe.org.
Educational Testing Service offers $5,000 (for eight weeks) to doctoral students to participate in research on educational topics. For additional information, http://www.ets.org/research/fellowships/fel00sum.html.
ALUMNI NOTES
Marilyn Svaluto '67, '70, '71, principal of Davidson Middle School in Southgate, was recently named by the National Association of Secondary School Principals as one of 93 "Principals of the Year." The honorees come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Overseas Dependent Schools.
EMU "IMAGE" STUDIES
High school teachers/counselors from throughout the state were asked to identify "EMU's very good or excellent programs." The #1 choice (51% of respondents) was "education." "Business" came in second with 15%. Third was "counseling," with 5%, followed by "nursing," then by "special education" (3%).
Community college teachers/counselors were asked the same question. The #1 response was "education" (44% of respondents), followed by social science (12%), business, computers, counseling (10%), and others. When a similar question was put to community college students, the #1 response was "elementary education" (28%), followed by criminology, business, "secondary education" (10%), and early childhood education (7%).
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
Ben Wildavsky, a reporter/editor for U.S. News & World Report, will be on campus today and Tuesday, researching a story on post-baccalaureate candidates for teaching. EMU is one of the largest providers of service for this alternative clientele in the country. Wildavsky will be interviewing students and faculty members and visiting classes.
SHORT NOTES
The December 3 "Coffee with the Dean" session has been changed to 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The location-Porter 3rd floor staff/faculty lounge remains unchanged.
Last week's issue of Monday Report contained an item about an Education Week story about a study of professional education content in "four key courses" in "fourteen of the nation's most prestigious education schools" (plus EMU and Sonoma State). The paper on which the story was based included a passage that singled out EMU's assessment course requirement for special praise.
An article on the seven Ukrainian educators that have visited the College of Education was on the front page of the November 18 Focus EMU.
If admissions to the initial teacher preparation program continue at the same rate for the rest of the year as was the case for the July to October period, admissions will reach an all-time high-currently projected at 1, 443.
Today is the deadline for applications for Director, Community Leadership Fellows Program and for participants in the Community Leadership Fellows Program. For information, contact Elvia Krajewski-Jaime.
December 1-5 is National Inclusive Schools Week.
The EMU Symphony Orchestra and the Dance Program will present Delibes' "Coppelia" and Copeland's "Billy the Kid" on Friday, December 5 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors/students. For tickets, call 487.1221 or 487.2282. For information, Sherry Jerome at 487.0090.
January 16 is the deadline date for nominations for the EMU Alumni Association Awards. Categories include (a) Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Award; (b) Alumnus/Alumna Achievement Award; ( c) Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award; and (d) John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award. For additional information, alumni.relations@emich.edu.
HALL OF FAME
Nominations are sought for the EMU Education Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominees may be either: (a) any COE alumnus, living or dead, who has especially distinguished her/himself in any walk of life; or (b) any EMU alumnus, living or dead, who has especially distinguished her/himself in any aspect of education. To nominate, send a brief statement by December 5 to Jerry Robbins.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS
(For a complete list, see http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/opportunities.html)
The EMU Foundation seeks nominations for Board membership. Qualities include strong advocacy for the mission of EMU, willingness to participate in campus activities, and ability to make an annual financial gift. For information, contact Stuart J. Starner.
December 1-4--Joyce Epstein, holder of Porter Chair, in residence.
December 1-ORD's "Funding Sources," 9:30-10:15 a.m. Call 7-3090 for a reservation.
December 1-Emeritus and former faculty gathering, Paesano's restaurant, noon to 1:30 p.m. For information, contact Scott Street.
December 2-Advanced Programs Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m., Porter 301B.
December 2-COE training session for support staff on use of Banner system. Bonisteel Lab, Room E. 9:00 a.m. to noon. For information, contact Karen Hansen.
December 2-Center for Research Support's "Web-Based Data Collection," Faculty Commons, 109 Halle Library. RSVP to Jit @ 7.0020, X 2111.
December 3-ORD's "The Essential Elements," 9:00-9:45 a.m. "Developing the Budget," 1:00-11:45 a.m. Call 7-3090 for a reservation.
December 3-"Coffee with the Dean," 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Porter 3rd floor faculty/staff lounge. No agenda. Faculty, staff, students invited.
December 4-ORD's "Writing Tips," 9:30-10:15 a.m. Call 7-3090 for a reservation.
December 4--Basic Programs Committee meeting, 3:00 p.m., Porter 301B.
December 5-ORD's "Evaluation Component," 10:00-10:45 a.m. Call 7-3090 for a reservation.
December 6-EMU Presidential Scholarship Competition, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
December 9-COE Holiday Event, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 301 B/C
CALLS FOR PAPERS/PROPOSALS
(For a complete list, see http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/proposals.html)
The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education seeks presentations for the annual meeting. See www.ncore.ou.edu.
December 1-deadline for Principal Leadership articles on cycle of leadership.
December 1-deadline for manuscripts for Scholar-Practitioners. For information, Pjenlink@sfasu.edu.
December 1-deadline for manuscripts for Teacher Education and Practice on "reflecting on the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and Its Impact on Teacher Preparation."
December 8-proposals due for Athens Institute for Education and Research 6th International Conference on Education. For information, atiner@otenet.gr.
December 8-Proposals due for AAHE Assessment Conference. For information, http://www.aahe.org/assessment/2004.
THEME STATEMENTS
Caring professional educators for a diverse and democratic society. (CPED2S) (Initial program)
Inquiry, advocacy, and leadership in education for diverse and democratic society. (Advanced programs)
Previous Report | EMU College of Education Home Page | Index