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Six highly distinguished persons have been named to the COE's Education Alumni Hall of Fame.  Induction ceremonies will be held on March 19, including a 4:00 p.m. reception open to the public in the Student Lounge area of the Porter Building.

The class of 2004 consists of:

Barbara Forker '42.  Barbara Forker graduated from Michigan State Normal College in 1942.  After teaching high school and elementary school physical education, she served 22 months in Europe with the American Red Cross during World War II.  In 1948, Forker joined the Iowa State University faculty, where she received her M.S. degree.  In 1957, she obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and in 1958 was appointed the head of the Women's P.E. Department at Iowa State University, where she assisted in the creation of the physical education major for women. 

In 1974, Forker was named the Department Head for both the men=s and women's P.E. departments.  During the 1970s, she served on the U.S. Olympic Committee and the President's Commission on Olympic Sports.  Forker has received numerous awards  throughout her  career to honor her achievements.  Most notably, in 1997, the Physical Education building at Iowa State University was renamed in her honor.

Bert I. Greene '55.  Bert Greene, a longtime faculty member at EMU in Teacher Education, graduated from Michigan State Normal College in 1955.  Prior to teaching at EMU, Bert taught in the Michigan public school system at both the middle and elementary school levels.  He received a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1961 while working at the Institute for Social Research.  Greene joined the EMU faculty in 1963 and has since published numerous works in his field of study. 

He has been instrumental in enhancing learning technologies at EMU and was one of the first professors to integrate the use of the computer in his course's.  Greene initiated several courses in technology, including the first course at EMU about the Internet.  He has also served as chair of the COE Resource Development Board and is still very involved in the University's advancement activities.

Theo Hamilton '55.  Theo Hamilton entered Michigan State Normal College in 1941 and shortly thereafter left to serve in World War II.  Hamilton was the first African-American teacher in Michigan's Upper Peninsula when, in 1955, he accepted a teaching position with the Pickford public schools.  Upon becoming an assistant principal and principal with the Highland Public Schools, he became one of only a handful of African-American school administrators in Michigan. 

In 1967, "Uncle Theo" returned to EMU to launch a career that has made him one of the University's most respected and beloved staff members.  Over the next four decades, and continuing still, Hamilton has helped tens of thousands of students and alumni prepare for and find teaching and administrative positions.  His unique combination of optimism, professionalism, and genuine concern for people has made him someone who has had a positive influence on everyone, leading to countless awards from the University, the community, and his profession.

Nora (White) Martin '63 '65.  Nora Martin received both her B.S. and M.A. degrees from EMU.  After graduating, she spent four years teaching in the Wayne-Westland Schools.  She then returned to EMU as an Assistant Professor in Special Education. In 1973, Martin received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Michigan. 

Her career at EMU has earned her many awards, including the Faculty Recognition Award, Educator of the Year Award, Excellence in Teaching Award, and many others.  She has also served as the EMU Comer Schools Facilitator.  Martin is considered a pioneer in the area of learning disabilities and has earned tremendous respect from students, staff, and peers at both EMU and the Detroit Public Schools.

Ron Oestrike '54.  Ron Oestrike served for 23 years as EMU's head baseball coach. During his career, he led his teams to the 1970 NAIA national title as well as two NCAA-Division I World Series.  Oestrike retired from his EMU head baseball coaching duties in 1987 but he stayed on as a physical education instructor at EMU until officially retiring after the 1998 fall semester.  He was named to the National Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1990.  EMU's baseball stadium was officially named Ron Oestrike Stadium, August 26, 1987.

Lloyd Olds (1892-1982) '16.  Lloyd Olds graduated from Michigan State Normal School in 1916 and later earned an M.S. in 1928 and a Ph.D. in 1939, both from the University of Michigan.  Olds joined MSNS's Department of Physical Education in 1921.  He coached the track and cross country teams for 25 years, during which time the track team won more than 85% of their meets.  He also established one of the most extensive intramural programs in the Midwest, which was used as a model by many school systems throughout the country. 

Olds' success with the Normal School's track and intramural program led to his being named the Assistant Track Coach for the U.S. Olympic track and field squads in both 1932 and 1936.  From 1946 to 1950 he served as chairman of the National Track and Field Association.  Olds was also the head of EMU=s Department of Physical Education from 1956-63 and president of MAHPERD.  After retirement, he was elected to the N.C.A.A. Track and Field Hall of Fame and the EMU Sports Hall of Fame.  He is also credited with the invention of the striped referee shirt, as well as the use of ribbons as awards in intramural games.

Don Staub, doctoral student in education leadership and director of the COE's Office of Collaborative Education, has received the Harold Josephson Award of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA).  The award is given annually to the graduate student showing the greatest promise in the field of international education.

The award carries with it a $1,000 prize.  It will be conferred next month during the annual conference of the AIEA in Washington.

Sherry Jerome is the featured faculty member in the "Why I Teach at Eastern Michigan University" section of the January 13 issue of Focus EMU.

Sarah Ginsberg has received a Graduate Student Research Support Fund award of $500 to cover some of the transcription costs associated with her doctoral dissertation.

The Physical Education Organization will sponsor a workshop conducted by Carol Ann Cook, the National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, on February 13, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Undergraduate Symposium.  Students with outstanding undergraduate research and creative projects are being sought to give presentations at Symposium XXIV, scheduled Friday, March 26,  McKenny Union. Nomination forms and abstract guidelines may be obtained through departments, the College of Arts and Sciences (411 Pray-Harrold), or the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts (124 Quirk). Visit www.emich.edu/symposium, or call 487-3198.

The Student Outdoor Educators conference will be held at Northern Michigan University on April 2-4.  Student presenters are sought.  For additional information, contact Liz McKinney at soec@nmu.edu.

Marsha Barker Crosby '73 and Joel Smith '90 have been selected for induction into the E-Club Hall of Fame.  Crosby distinguished herself during her EMU years in basketball, volleyball, and softball.  She went on to a career as an elementary physical education teacher.  Smith was a distinguished wrestler during his EMU years.

Willard "Peck" Curtis, age 91, died recently.  He spent his career with Stein and Goetz Sporting Goods and with the Washtenaw County Road Com­mission.

The College of Education Council met on January 14, with Martha Kinney-Sedgwick, chair, presiding.  Upon recommendation of the Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee, the Council approved six new graduate courses in graphic design, revisions in the non-teaching degree in sociology, proposed new CTAC 370 Nonprofit Organizational Communication, and proposed new FRNH 545 Advanced French Phonetics. 

Upon recommendation of the Basic Programs Committee, the Council approved substantial revisions in the health education minor, including revision of several courses and approval of several new courses.  This was in response to the critique from the Michigan Department of Education in connection with program review. 

Various reports were received.  The dean's report included information on dean transition matters, budget matters, a proposal before the Basic Programs Committee concerning a bachelor's degree for post-bac students, NCATE/state review matters, and the like.

EMU COE has been invited to become a charter member of the "School Development Program-University Partners," affiliated with the various Comer projects around the country.  Other members of the consortium will be Drury University, Long Island University, Southern University, and Washburn University.

Information about EMU's participation in the American Democracy Project is available from Ann Blakeslee at ann.blakeslee@emich.edu.

All EMU faculty members are invited to the Winter 2004 Library Liaison meeting.  Identical sessions will be held on February 4 and 5.  Both sessions will meet in Halle 300, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

SandCastles Grief Support Program seeks volunteers.  The organization provides a safe place for children, teens, and their families to share their grief following a death.  Volunteers must participate in all training sessions (Feb. 11, 18, 21, 25, 28).  For information, call 313.874.6881.

The World College requests blurbs about international experiences for inclusion in the next issue of "Global Dimensions."  The deadline is February 19 and items should be sent to jarmstron5@emich.edu.

Nominations are sought by March 8 for the Michigan Department of Education "Talent Pool."  MDE is looking for high-quality teachers relatively new to the profession.  For information, and to nominate, go to www.michigan.gov/mde, then to Featured Services, then to Recognition Programs, then to Talent Pool Link.

Proposals are due by March 15 for the summer meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators.   Information is available from John McIntyre at johnm@siu.edu.

April 19 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the seventh All-USA Teacher Team recognition program.  USA Today seeks to honor K-12 teachers who excel.  For additional information and nomination forms, see allstars.usatoday.com.

The SINO-American Education Consortium, of which the EMU COE is a member, has announced the Summer Education Trip, May 31-June 15, to the People's Republic of China in connection with the 15^th SINO-American Education Consortium International Conference in Wuhan, China.  For additional information, contract Binyao Zheng at bzheng@Kennesaw.edu or Ann Smith at asmith@kennesaw.edu.

NCATE now offers 10 online training modules on Standards and procedures.  These are open to all faculty members.  They can be accessed from NCATE's homepage, www.ncate.org, under the "News" section.

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

January 19-EMU observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  For information, 734.487.3179.

January 21-Association of American Colleges and Universities convention, Washington, D.C.  For information, www.aacu.org.

January 22-23-Department of Teacher Education ANCATE survival@ celebration.

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

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)

 

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