Focus EMU: Tom Fleming, former special assistant to the provost and 1992 National Teacher of the Year, dies at 77
November 16, 2010
Tom Fleming, a former special assistant to Eastern Michigan University's provost and 2001 College of Education Hall of Fame inductee, died Nov. 4. He was 77; more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
Focus EMU: EMU conference focuses on transitions military veterans face when returning to civilian life, school
November 10, 2010
The Department of Leadership and Counseling hosts a veterans conference on November 12. Learn what adjustments military veterans make returning to civilian life and school; more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
Ph.D. in Educational Studies now accepting applications for 2011 cohort
October 21, 2010
The Ph.D. in Educational Studies program is now accepting applications for the 2011 cohort. All application materials must be submitted by January 24, 2011. For more information, visit the program website at www.emich.edu/coe/edst.
Focus EMU: EMU Regents approve new academic program: Master of Arts in Teaching
September 28, 2010
On September 21, the EMU Board of Regents approved the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. This program will provide greater opportunity for potential teachers, especially in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
IMPORTANT: Changes to the Elementary Education Certification Program - Effective July 1, 2010
September 2, 2010
Eastern Michigan University launched its new elementary education certification program on July 1, 2010. Students admitted to the initial teacher preparation program after July 1, 2010 will follow the requirements for the new program.
Michigan Alliance of Reading Professors to host event at Halle Library
July 19, 2010
On September 24, 2010, the Michigan Alliance of Reading Professors will present Response to Intervention: Implications for Teacher Educators featuring a presentation by Dr. Karen Wixson. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at EMU's Halle Library in the Carillon Room. Download the flyer for more information.
2010-2011 Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Dates
June 25, 2010
The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) will be offered in October 2010, November 2010, January 2011, April 2011, and July 2011. A registration information flyer can be found HERE. More information on the test, schedules, registration, and preparation materials can be found at www.mttc.nesinc.com.
Focus EMU: More than 700 students have pre-registered for Teacher Job Fair
April 13, 2010
This Thursday, school districts from Michigan and out-of-state will descend on Eastern Michigan University to search for future teachers at the 23rd Annual Teacher Job Fair; more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
Notice to Students: Office hours for Thursday, April 22
April 16, 2010
In an effort to allow COE faculty and staff to attend the Celebration of Vernon C. Polite's Life, Service and Scholarship, some COE offices may be closed on Thursday, April 22, between the hours of 3PM and 5PM. Contact the appropriate office/department in advance to confirm their hours of operation.
Press Release: Educator to address today's "war on youth" and its effect on society
April 7, 2010
Henry Giroux believes today's youth are ostracized and alienated. Add in other societal problems and it's an issue, he says, is a social time bomb; more in the press release.
Focus EMU: Giroux concludes Porter Lecture Series with discussion on problems faced by today's youth
March 30, 2010
Dr. Henry Giroux concludes the 2010 Porter Chair Lecture Series next Thursday, April 8; more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
Press Release: Ann Arbor educator posthumously inducted into Eastern Michigan's College of Education Hall of Fame
March 26, 2010
Ann Arbor educator, Connie Knott Toigo, was posthumously inducted into Eastern Michigan's College of Education Hall of Fame; more in the press release.
Invitation for third-party comments for review by NCATE Board of Examiners
March 18, 2010
The COE is hosting an accreditation visit by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in fall 2010. We invite interested parties to submit third-party comments for review by the visiting team; read the invitation.
Press Clipping: Friends remember Eastern Michigan University dean who triumphed over tragedy, loved helping students
March 13, 2010
Ann Arbor.com has published an article on Dr. Vernon C. Polite; read the article.
Notice to Students: Office hours for Monday, March 15
March 11, 2010
In an effort to allow COE faculty and staff to attend Dean Polite's funeral, some COE offices may be closed on Monday, March 15, between the hours of 9AM and 2PM. Contact the appropriate office/department in advance to confirm their hours of operation.
Press Release: Vernon Polite, dean of EMU College of Education, dies
Vernon C. Polite
Updated March 11, 2010
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of College of Education Dean, Vernon C. Polite, March 8. An obituary with information about memorial arrangements is available in the press release. Sign/View Online Guest Book
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Focus EMU: Prakash continues Porter Chair Lecture Series
March 9, 2010
Dr. Madhu Suri Prakash continues the 2010 Porter Chair Lecture Series this Thursday; more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
Press Release: EMU lecture series focuses on impact of community collaborations
March 8, 2010
Dr. Madhu Suri Prakash continues the 2010 Porter Chair Lecture Series this Thursday; read the press release.
Speech-Language Pathology program to celebrate 50th birthday
February 22, 2010
Calling all alums of Eastern Michigan University with degrees in Speech-Language Pathology! Join us this fall to celebrate the program's 50th birthday. Mark your calendars for September 24-25, 2010. Announcement (pdf) | SLP Website
Application deadline extended for Ph.D. in Educational Studies
February 17, 2010
The Ph.D. in Educational Studies program is now accepting applications for the second cohort that begins on August 2, 2010 (Summer semester). All application materials must be submitted by March 8, 2010. Visit the Ph.D. in Educational Studies program website at www.emich.edu/coe/edst.
Department of Special Education to host auction to benefit students with special needs
January 21, 2010
Everyone Is Extraordinary is the theme for the Department of Special Education hosted auction that aims to create an endowed scholarship to provide students with special needs in the department the opportunity to take college courses at EMU. For more information visit www.emich.edu/specialneedsauction/.
Focus EMU: Gutiérrez kicks off Porter Chair Lecture Series
January 19, 2010
Dr. Kris Gutiérrez kicks off the 2010 Porter Chair Lecture Series this Thursday; more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
Focus EMU: "EMU Education First Stimulus" package
January 12, 2010
EMU reaches out to help its alumni teachers and their students with "EMU Education First Stimulus" package; more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
Focus EMU: EMU Selected for $16.7 million W.K. Kellog Foundation Fellowship
January 12, 2010
EMU one of six Michigan universities selected for $16.7 million W.K. Kellogg Foundation fellowship to prepare new math, science teachers; more in the current edition of Focus EMU.
