College of Education
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NCATE REACCREDITATION RECEIVED
Last Friday, EMU was notified of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE ) Unit Accreditation Board's determination that "accreditation has been continued for the professional education unit at Eastern Michigan University." The formal letter, action report, and additional detail will follow in a letter that will be mailed "within three weeks."
This action acknowledges the intensive work of faculty members, administrators, and staff members in three of EMU's colleges-Education, Arts and Sciences, and Technology-over the past several years. EMU has been continuously accredited, in full standing, by NCATE since the organization was founded about 50 years ago. Recent reviews have been held in 1992 and 1997.
As part of the NCATE review process, EMU holds national recognition as well from the Association for Childhood Education International (elementary education); International Technology Education Association (technology education); International Society for Technology in Education (computer science, educational technology); Council for Exceptional Children (all special education programs); National Council of Teachers of English (English); National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (mathematics); National Association for the Education of Young Children (early childhood), American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (physical education); International Reading Association (reading specialist); Council for Accreditation of Counseling Related Educational Programs (school counseling); National Association of Schools of Music (music); and the Educational Leadership Coordinating Council (educational leadership). Approval by the National Middle School Association appears to be substantively complete.
At the state level, the following programs have been approved to date: until 2011, geography; until 2010, reading; until 2009, language arts, English; until 2008, integrated science (elementary), instrumental and vocal music, physical education minor for special education majors; until 2007, mathematics, speech; and until 2006, social studies (elementary), physical education (plus indefinite approval for psychology). The following teaching fields are exempt from review until new standards have been approved: bilingual-bicultural Spanish, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, marketing education, business education, and vocational education.
HARDER NAMED ASSOCIATE DEAN
Virginia Harder, currently at the State University of New York College at Oneonta, has been named associate dean of the College of Education, effective July 1. Her three degrees are from the University of Florida.
She taught mathematics in the public schools of Florida and Virginia before joining SUNY-Oneonta in 1992. Her administrative positions at SUNY-Oneonta have included service as the coordinator of the Scholars Program and as Chair of the Department of Secondary Education. Harder's publications and presentations are primarily ones dealing with the teaching of mathematics. She is a member of AAHE, AERA, NCTM, and various state-level organizations.
DEAN SEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT
Provost Paul Schollaert has sent this message to all faculty members in the College of Education:
"As Dean Robbins contemplates his departure from administration and return to the faculty, we must plan for the succession. Before making an appointment, I will consult with department heads and other administrators in the College. If you wish to be considered for this appointment or if you wish to nominate someone, please send statements of interest or nominations to me no later than Friday, April 9. E-mail submissions (paul.schollaert@emich.edu) are perfectly acceptable.Dean Dugger from the College of Technology has agreed to chair the search for a permanent replacement for Dean Robbins. By this memo, I am asking the tenure-track faculty of each of the three departments in the College to submit the name of a representative to serve on that search committee. I also am asking the three department heads to select one person from that group for search committee service. We will begin this search early in the fall semester. Thank you for your assistance."
FACULTY AND STAFF NOTES
Michael Bretting represented EMU at the spring meeting of The Renaissance Group, held at Sonoma State University in California.
Jerry Robbins presided over the Spring Conference of the Michigan Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, held in East Lansing. Valerie Polakow and Nelson Maylone presented papers during this event. Jim Berry, Barbara Gorenflo, and Don Staub also attended. Gorenflo also participated in the DARTEP meeting held just before.
Lidia Lee co-presented "The Perception of Distortion" at the UM Student Session meeting of the Audio Engineering Society.
Ian Haslam (with A. Popescu) recently presented "Teaching Strategies and Tactics to Secondary School Children" at the MAHPERD Eastern Region workshop at Wayne State University.
Lynne Rocklage recently was in Lansing representing EMU at the ACE Collaborative meeting.
Jerry Robbins and Jim Berry were in Lansing last week representing EMU's teacher preparation programs at a meeting called by MDE staff to discuss revisions in the program approval process.
During the Holman Learning Center's fourth annual Faculty and Tutors awards ceremony, Beth Johnson received the "Beyond the Call of Duty" award for faculty. The prize included a check for $1,000. Others from the COE who were recognized included Joe Coyner, who was recognized for "supporting role outside the classroom (faculty)," Karen Carney, who was recognized for "supporting role in classroom (faculty)," and Anne Marie Fallek, who was recognized for "supporting role in classroom (lecturer)."
Chris Karshin ("highest honor recipient") and Jackie Tracy were recognized during the 2004 Women of Excellence Luncheon on March 31. Alum Sandra Harris was the keynote speaker for the event.
The COE participants in the March 16 "major decisions" program in the EMU residence halls were John Palladino, Dave Thomas, Carl Isaacs, and Lynne Rocklage.
Shel Levine was featured in an extended article (with photo) in the March 30 issue of Focus EMU. Thomas Gwaltney was pictured in the same issue. This issue also included a story on new software and equipment in the CATE lab to serve students who are visually impaired or who have dyslexia.
Arthur Coscia, longtime part-time lecturer in special education, was featured in a recent issue of the Ann Arbor News. The topic was hazards on/near Waters Road in Lodi Township.
At the Employee Recognition Breakfast, held on March 24, the following COE persons were recognized for service anniversaries:
40 years: Thomas Gwaltney.
35 years: George Barach, Betty Barber, Gloria Neve, Lou Thayer.
25 years: Nancy Halmhuber.
15 years: Eddie Bedford, Sylvia Bethea.
10 years: Chuck Achilles, Bill Cupples, Peggy Daisey, Beth Johnson.
Provost Paul Schollaert has recommended that 31 (all) probationary faculty members in the College of Education be reappointed for next year.
STUDENT NOTES
In ceremonies held on March 28, Maghan Kimball was recognized as both Physical Education Major of the Year and Health Educator of the Year; Ian Ratz was recognized as Exercise Science Major of the Year; Chris Bradley was recognized as Athletic Training Major of the Year; Amanda Melzak was recognized as Dance Major of the Year; Laurel Zoet was recognized as Recreation and Parks Management Major of the Year; and Margaret Hannon was recognized as Therapeutic Recreation Major of the Year.
In the same ceremonies, the Ruth Boughner scholarship was presented to Jessica Hill and Nicole Sauter; the Wilbur P. Bowen scholarship to Genevieve Hann; the Fannie Burton scholarship to Lindsey Stuart; the Marguerite E. Grills scholarship to Christopher O'Droski;
The Augusta Harris scholarship to Stephanie Haradon and Kelly Mertz; the Paul B. Samson scholarship to Leon Vietinghoff; the Chloe Todd/Elton Rynearson scholarship to Thomas Clifford; the Katherine Maher scholarship to Michelle Balow, Renee Brown, and Laurel Zoet; and the Doris Ewing scholarship to Jamaal Perkins.
ALUMNI NOTES
John Savel III '97 is the newly-designated superintendent for the Trenton district.
Phillip Haddrill '38, former instrumental music teacher in Milford and in Dearborn Heights, died recently.
Marie Cleary Mangas, age 97, died recently. She earned a Life Certificate from The Normal in 1926, after which she taught in Detroit briefly. After a 30+ year interruption, she returned to EMU and earned B.S. and M.A. degrees. She then served as a counselor at West Middle School in Ypsilanti. Her father-in-law founded Cleary College and her first husband served as Cleary College president. She was the mother of Ann Cleary Kettles, longtime EMU registrar.
SPONSORED PROJECTS
As of the end of March (3/4 of the fiscal year), faculty and staff members had submitted 13 proposals in the amount of $14,008,651 and had received 11 awards in the amount of $1,927,986. The amount received is 75% ahead of the same time last year.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Joe Bishop has received a grant that will bring seven Eastern European educators to EMU's campus for five weeks this fall (October 9 to November 14). He is still searching for Ypsilanti (and possibly Ann Arbor) residents to serve as host families for the visitors. Host families are expected to provide a private room, food, and some local transportation in exchange for a $500 stipend. If you are interested please contact him for additional information.
COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
The Spring 2004 COE/CAS faculty breakfast discussion concerns seeking funding for research and projects in K-12 education and teacher preparation. The event will be held Thursday, April 8, 7:30-9:30 a.m. in Guild Hall, McKenny Union. Please RSVP by April 5 to: aschmidt@emich.edu or 487-7120 (X 2635).
ADAMS RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
The first Leah D. Adams Research Scholarship will be awarded this fall to a COE graduate student interested in research focused on children in preschool, kindergarten, or primary grades. Funding has come from a generous gift from Leah Adams, emeritus, and her husband. Application packets are due May 14 and may be obtained from Susan Rink. (Porter 310-J; 734.487.5125)
OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS
(For a complete list, see http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/opportunities.html)
April 4-10-Reading is Fun week; April 5-7--Passover.
April 6-Advanced Programs Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m., Porter 301B.
April 7-"Coffee with the Dean," 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Porter 3rd floor faculty/staff lounge. No agenda. Faculty, staff, students invited.
April 7-Leadership & Counseling Roundtable Program Review process, 9:00-11:00 a.m., 300 Halle.
April 7-8--ORD's TIG (The Implementation Group) workshops on "Secrets to Federal Grant Success." For a schedule and information, donna.noffsinger@emich.edu.
April 8-7:30-10:00 a.m., Guild Hall, McKenny Union. COE/COAS discussion of "exploring collaborations between colleges." Breakfast sponsored by ORD. For information, connie.witt@emich.edu.
CALLS FOR PAPERS/PROPOSALS
(For a complete list, see http://www.emich.edu/coe/newhome/proposals.html)
April 19-nominations due for USA Today "All-USA Teacher Team." For information and nomination forms, allstars.usatoday.com.
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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