College of Education at Eastern Michigan University News

Registration Comes to the College of Education (pdf)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:41 -0500

Representatives from the Offices of Records & Registration, Student Business Services, Financial Aid and Academic Advising will be available Monday, November 30th, from 4:00 PM to 6::00 PM at the Second Floor South Entrance of the John W. Porter Building. Representatives will be available to assist with registration, student billing, questions about financial aid, and general academic advising. Flyer (pdf)

Fall 2009 Speech & Hearing Screening Schedule Now Available

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:43:56 -0400

The Fall 2009 Speech & Hearing Screening schedule is now available. Fall 2009 Speech & Hearing Screening Schedule (pdf)

Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:31:54 -0400

Users experiencing issues with the way the College of Education website displays or functions since upgrading to Internet Explorer 8 should visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956197/LN/ to learn how to use IE8 Compatibility View.

Office of Urban Ed. to Partner with Charles H. Wright Museum

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:54:58 -0400

The College of Education's Office of Urban Education and Educational Equity will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. The partnership with the Museum, planned to be mutually beneficial, will assist the Museum’s capacity to accomplish its mission and goals. The signing will take place during an Education Open House at the Museum on Monday, May 18th, 2009 at 4:30 PM. Announcement (pdf)

David C. Winters to Lead the Department of Special Education

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:41:48 -0400

After a nationwide search, Eastern Michigan University is pleased to welcome David C. Winters as the new head of its Department of Special Education. Dr. Winters holds an earned doctorate from Northwestern University in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders - Learning Disabilities. Most recently he served as the Executive Director of Clinical Affairs at 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc. Dr. Winters is the recipient of a number of academic awards including the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council’s "Outstanding Multisensory Structured Language Education Professional." Dr. Winters will join the department effective July 1, 2009.

Panel Discussion to Kickoff Asian/Pacific Islander Month

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:44:11 -0400

The Center for Multicultural Affairs and the College of Education will hold a panel discussion to kick off Asian/Pacific Islander month. The event will take place on Monday, March 30th at 11:00 AM in Room 300 of the EMU Student Center. Flyer (pdf)

March 2009 Open Houses for Professional Educators

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:06:30 -0400

Continuing Education will be hosting several Open Houses during the month of March at EMU off-campus locations. EMU advisers, faculty and staff will be available to meet with you to discuss curriculum, admission requirements and application deadlines. Apply at one of the Open Houses and we'll waive the application fee! Brochure (pdf)

EMU is now on iTunes U!

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:06:56 -0500

EMU has launched its participation in Apple's iTunes U service. Learn more | Visit EMU on iTunes U

D.U.E.T.S.s. Program Offers Scholarship of Over $13,000 per Year

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:38:02 -0500

Are you interested in teaching math, science or technology? If so, the Developing Urban Education Teachers in STEM Subjects (D.U.E.T.S.s.) program is offering a scholarship that covers full tuition, fees and expenses (over $13,000) per year in the program. To learn more or apply, visit the D.U.E.T.S.s. program website at www.emich.edu/honors/duetss/.

Porter Chair Lecture Series to be Streamed Live

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:14:51 -0500

The John W. Porter Distinguished Chair in Urban Education 2008-2009 Lecture Series continues this evening with Dr. Beth Harry from the University of Miami School of Education. Dr. Harry will lecture at 7:00 PM in Suite 203 of the John W. Porter Building on "Making a Difference in the Over-Representation of Minority Students in Special Education." Dr. Harry's lecture will be STREAMED LIVE via MI Streamnet. Visit the Porter Chair website at www.emich.edu/coe/chair/ for more information.

Application Deadline Extension: Ph.D. in Educational Studies

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:28:05 -0500

The deadline for applications for the Doctoral Program in Educational Studies has been extended to March 30, 2009. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis. Visit the Ph.D. in Educational Studies program website at www.emich.edu/coe/ted/edst.

FREE Home Foreclosure Counseling

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:57:09 -0500

The Counseling Clinic is offering FREE counseling to persons/families in the home foreclosure process. Flyer (pdf)

Welcome Back!

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:09:53 -0500

Winter 2009 classes start today, January 5th. Complete academic calendar.

Winter 2009 Financial Aid

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:10:47 -0500

Students: Need financial aid for Winter 2009? We can help.

International Students Invited to Breakfast with the Dean

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:12:27 -0500

College of Education international students are invited to join Dean Vernon C. Polite for a winter holiday breakfast on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 in the Office of the Dean (Suite 310, John W. Porter Building) from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Flyer(pdf)

Teachers & Counselors Professional Development Workshop

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:35:25 -0500

Dr. Suzanne M. Dugger, Ed.D., will be holding a professional development workshop on Teachers and Counselors: Partners in Supporting Student Success. The workshop takes place on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:30 PM in Room 300 of the Student Center. All education students are welcome. Flyer (pdf)

Registration Comes to the College of Education

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:48:38 -0500

Representatives from the Offices of Records & Registration, Student Business Services, Financial Aid and Academic Advising will be available Monday, November 24th, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Second Floor South Entrance of the John W. Porter Building. Representatives will be available to assist with registration, student billing, questions about financial aid, and general academic advising. Flyer (pdf)

Speech/Hearing Screenings now an Admission Requirement

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:07:49 -0500

As of November 1, 2008, applicants to the initial teacher preparation program need to pass a speech and hearing screening before program admission. FREE tests will be offered to EMU students on a walk-in basis in the College of Education Speech Clinic (Suite 135). Flyer (pdf)

Register for Winter Classes

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:39:23 -0500

Registration for Winter Term is under way. Find your appointment time here.

New Doctoral Program Accepting Applications

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:42:37 -0500

The Department of Teacher Education in collaboration with the School of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University is now accepting applications for a 60 credit hour interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Educational Studies that focuses on impoverished communities. The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare educators, scholars, community advocates, and activists in their respective disciplines of higher education. Read more HERE.

Two COE Faculty to receive EMU Teaching Excellence Award

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:45:18 -0500

Dr. J. Joe Bishop (Department of Teacher Education) and Dr. Karen Carney (Department of Special Education) are award honorees for the 18th Annual EMU Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Awards. Read more HERE.