College of Education
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FACULTY AND STAFF NOTES
Ron Williamson received the Gruhn-Long-Melton Award for Distinguished Service and Leadership in Middle School Education at the National Association of Secondary School Principals conference. The award has been presented only 13 times in 21 years. Williamson was recognized for "changing the conversation about middle level reform to focus intensely in improving the educational experience for all students."
"Educating Youth in Foster Care: The Importance of Collaboration," by J. Haar and John Palladino appeared in the most recent issue of Education Leadership Review.
Nelson Maylone's article "TestThink," published recently in the Phi Delta Kappan, has been selected for condensation in a forthcoming issue of Education Digest.
Elizabeth Broughton and Ron Williamson presented "Strengthening Practice: Principals and School Counselors Working Collaboratively to Serve Students" at the recent NCPEA Conference-Within-A-Conference at the American Association of School Administrators meeting.
Ron Williamson (with J. Howard Johnston, University of South Florida), presented the invited address "Leadership Tools to Improve Student Achievement: Leaving No Child Behind" at the recent convention of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
An article in a recent issue of the Educational Researcher, "Why We Need a Structured Abstract in Educational Research," used a 1990 article by J.D. Finn and C.M. Achilles as an extended example.
Ron Williamson recently attended a meeting of the NASSP Bulletin editorial review board, of which he is a member.
Sue Grossman presented "The Challenge of Spirited Children" at the Michigan Head Start Conference in East Lansing.
Judy Williston presented "Staff Supervision" at the MI Head Start Conference in East Lansing.
Lizbeth Stevens was recently in Lansing to testify concerning HB 5308 and SB 1008 (licensure for speech-language pathologists).
Dibya Choudhuri will present "Death, Dying, and Loss: Cross-Cultural Perspectives" at a World College brown bag lunch lecture on March 17, noon to 1:00 p.m., Alumni Room, McKenny Union.
John Palladino was featured in the EMU "ORD Digest" as one of six recipients of a 2004 Research Award for New Faculty. Palladino will study "Collaborating on Behalf of Adolescent Youth with Behavior Disabilities Residing in Foster Care: Implications for Transitional Services."
STUDENT NOTES
Randall Morris will defend his dissertation "The Teacher Perceiver Interview: An Assessment by Students and Administrators" on March 25 at 1:00 p.m. in Porter 301 B/C. Chuck Achilles is the chair. The public is invited.
Presidential scholar Nichole Vasu of Troy plans to be an instrumental music teacher. Presidential scholar Christopher Vraniak of Plymouth plans to teach secondary history. Presidential scholars receive a four-year "full ride" at EMU.
Nominations/applications for the Ronald W. and Gerri Collins medals for Excellence in Graduate Assistantship are due to the Graduate School by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5. For additional information, see the Graduate School web site under graduate student services/financial aid.
The US - China Education and Culture Exchange Center is sponsoring the TESL Summer 2004 trip. Americans travel to China to teach English as Second Language to Chinese elementary, middle, and high school students for several weeks. The cost of the program is $490-$640 ($250 for certified teachers), with Chinese institutions covering transportation, meals, housing, etc. For additional information, see www.uschinaedu.org.
Events for Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi for the next few weeks include hosting the regional cluster meeting (March 16), the winter initiation (March 28), Commencement flower sale (April 25), a pizza sale, and a book drive.
Registering for co-requisite classes for Spring and Summer must be handled in a special way. Students planning to register for FETE 201, 301, 302, 401, 402; EDPS 322, 340; CURR 304, 305; RDNG 310 must do this in a certain sequence. For information, see your advisor.
The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking counselors for summer day camp for children in both West Bloomfield and Oak Park. The employment period is June 14-August 13. For information, 248.432.5578, or see jcccamp@jccdet.org.
GRADUATE RESEARCH FAIR
COE participants in the March 22 EMU Graduate Research Fair include:
Stacy Rosol and Kelle Ilitch, "Freshman Transition Program." Sue Stickel, sponsor. 4:00 p.m., Intermedia Gallery.
Cassandria A. Wilson, "A Look at Conflict Resolution Programs in the Middle School." Sue Stickel, sponsor. 5:10 p.m., Main Lounge.
Benjamin Darragh, "Determining the Outcome of Stuttering Treatment: A Survey of Opinions." Bill Cupples, sponsor. 1:30 p.m., Guild Hall.
Diane Campbell, "The Fight for Stem Cell Research." Caroline Gould, sponsor. 3:40 p.m., Intermedia Gallery.
Tyann Gentry, "Sociological Strengths and Challenges Associated with University/Community Partnerships." Joe Bishop, sponsor. 4:30 p.m., Guild Hall.
Heidi Lipp and Rajshree Thankoree, "Issues at the Intersection of Abortion, Capital Punishment and Euthanasia." Caroline Gould, sponsor. 3:00 p.m., Intermedia Gallery.
Stepanie Matthews-Jordan, "Efficacy of the NEST Anti-Bullying Program Among Sixth Graders." Pat Pokay, sponsor. 1:30 p.m., Guild Hall.
Mae-Yong Ogletree and Becky Slotnick, "10 Ways for Parents to Affirm LGBT Adolescents." Caroline Gould, sponsor. 3:20 p.m., Intermedia Gallery.
Elizabeth Smith, "Students and Environmental Action: A Study of a High School Green Earth Club and Is Impact." April Flanagan, sponsor. 2:00 p.m., Faculty Room.
ALUMNI NOTES
Sandra Harris '74, '80, '97 has been named the superintendent of the Lincoln school district.
Quinn Strassel '02 teaches English and drama at the Brooklyn (NY) High School of Telecommunication and Technology. He has directed West Side Story and a modern adaptation of Oedipus Rex and is in rehearsal for Grease. A full-page review of his work appeared recently in a Brooklyn newspaper.
Mildred Smith '63, '65 died recently in Ann Arbor at age 98. Smith first became a teacher at age 61, teaching elementary students in the Wayne-Westland district for some years. Prior to her teaching career, she was a licensed practical nurse. After she retired from teaching, she did extensive volunteer work in the South Lyon schools, from which she received an award in 1988 for her work.
David Little '96, aged 58, a physical and health education teacher and swimming coach at the Navigator School in the Pinckney district, died recently. Little became a teacher at age 50.
MONEY MATTERS
As of the end of February, the College of Education had received $1,927,986 in sponsored projects, a 75% increase over the same time last year. Eleven awards have been received to date. Awards for this fiscal year are already among the largest ever, with four months to go in the fiscal year.
For the first half of this fiscal year (through December) development funds for the College of Education total $572,985, an 8% increase over the same time last year, a 20% increase over the same time two years ago, and a 190% increase over the same time five years ago. The largest single item is a $231,000 award from the Skillman Foundation to conduct the "Yes for Prep" project. Various scholarship accounts have attracted $248,723 so far this year.
Ellen Hoffman has received $79,435 from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research for "Collaborative Project: Core Integration-Leading NSDL Toward Long-Term Success, Year 2." This project provides policy and design support for those Core Integration areas specifically addressing the K-12 community, taking advantage of EMU's importance as the largest producer of K-12 educators in the nation.
TEACHING REMAINS STRONG
Among 1,573 EMU FTIAC's (First Time in Any College) full-time students this past fall, 27.6% indicated some form of teaching as their "probable major." These stats included 12.3% elementary, 9.2% secondary, 2.9% special education, 1.4% art or music education, 0.9% physical education, 0.5% "other" education, and 0.4% business education. For all public universities, the portion of comparable students indicating an interest in teaching was 5.1%.
The 1,527 EMU FTIAC's who responded to a question about "probable career" included 13.7% who indicated "elementary teacher or principal," 12.4% who indicated "secondary teacher or principal," 0.3% who indicated "school counselor," and 0.1% who indicated "school principal or superintendent." The EMU percentages are approximately double those for all public four-year colleges.
SHORT NOTES
Applications for graduate research assistants for FY05 are due by March 15. For information, contact deb.delaski-smith@emich.edu.
Nominations are due for the Women of Excellence Awards by March 22. For information, jhardacre@emich.edu.
The Shiawassee County School Districts Best Practice Fair will be held on March 24, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Owosso High School gymnasium, 765 East North Street, Owosso. EMU personnel are cordially invited.
The Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Spring Conference will be held at the Kellogg Center, Michigan State University, on April 2. The topic is "Poverty and Achievement." Because of our institutional membership, all EMU faculty members are welcome to attend at no expense, although pre-registration is required for the free lunch; contact teneycka@gvsu.edu.
AERA is sponsoring four-month (minimum) residencies at NCES or NSF for senior researchers. For information, http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram/res_training/AERA_fellows/affly.html.
Faculty members who would like to join the Eastern Friday tour, sponsored by the Admissions Office, for prospective students and their parents, get a free lunch! For information, contact andrew.wright@emich.edu.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS
(For a complete list, see http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/opportunities.html)
March 10-ORD's "Writing Tips," 9:00-9:45 a.m. For information, donna.noffsinger@emich.edu.
March 11-ORD's "Developing the Budget," 2:00-2:45 p.m. For information, donna.noffsinger@emich.edu.
March 11-COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Porter 301B.
March 12--Basic Programs Committee meeting, 3:00 p.m., Porter 301B.
March 13-Mathematics Education Conference, sponsored by Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics and EMU, McKenny Union. Prospective elementary teachers and prospective secondary teachers of mathematics are encouraged to attend. For information, contact the Department of Mathematics at 487.1444.
March 14-18-EMU Enrollment Services and Alumni Relations trip to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. For information, contact claudia.bean@emich.edu.
CALLS FOR PAPERS/PROPOSALS
(For a complete list, see http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/proposals.html)
March 8-deadline for nominations for MDE "Talent Pool." For information, www.michigan.gov/mde, then Featured Services, Recognition Programs, Talent Pool Link.
March 12-Holman Learning Center deadline for nominations for "Faculty and Tutor Appreciation Day." For information, www.tlc.emich.edu.
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)
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