future teachers of america students
Lowellville High School students visited the Kent campus on Thursday, May 8 to learn about Teacher Education programs. The students are members of the school's Future Teachers of America organization.
College Emeriti faculty and scholarship recipients honored at luncheon
More than 25 College of EHHS emeriti faculty and three students were recognized at a luncheon held on Friday, April 18 at Blue Canyon restaurant in Twinsburg. With the generosity and financial support from the emeriti faculty, students are able to make a difference throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. A welcome speech and remarks were given by Dr. Donald Bubenzer, Interim Dean of the College; Dr. Steve Michael, Vice Provost, Diversity & Academic Initiatives; and Deborah Barber, Assistant Dean of the College, Recruitment & Retention. Scholarship recipients profiled at the luncheon included (pictured left to right) Beth Bloom, Integrated Language Arts major; Aileen Gockowski, Community Counseling graduate student; and Terra Howell, Community Counseling graduate student.
Jennings scholar alumni workshop 2008
The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and Kent State University's College and Graduate School of Education, Health, and Human Services hosted the 2008 Jennings Scholar Alumni Workshop on Saturday, April 19 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. More than 500 Jennings Scholar alumni attended the event that honored outstanding Ohio elementary and secondary teachers. The program, initiated in 1963 by Martha Holden Jennings, was created to recognize the teaching profession in the public schools.The day's festivities included a buffet breakfast, a welcome from Kent State Provost Dr. Robert Frank and Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Representative Jane Battles, and a keynote speech entitled "The Teaching Zone" given by Bruce Boguski. Boguski, a motivational speaker, columnist and media personality, is well known for his ability to inspire others to "do the impossible." At age 18, he was partially paralyzed in an automobile accident and told he might never walk again. After a two-year struggle, Boguski went on to become a two-time state champion in racquetball and played for a state championship softball team.
EHHS Student award ceremony - Spring 2008
More than 75 undergraduate and graduate students were recognized at the College of Education, Health, and Human Services Student Award Ceremony held in the Moulton Hall Ballroom on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Students were honored for their service and leadership to the College through awards and scholarships. Dr. James Delisle, a professor in Educational Foundations and Special Services, provided the keynote speech. A buffet reception was held after the presentation for the honored students and their family and friends.
tankersley and cook presented with THe James M. Kauffman Publication Award
At the annual conference of the International Council for Exceptional Children, Melody Tankersley and Bryan Cook were presented The James M. Kauffman Publication Award in Special Education for "a scholarly work that reflects the ideals of James M. Kauffman and results in knowledge leading to exemplary special education practices" for their special issue of Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, focusing on the side effects of inclusion.
visitng scholars tour columbus; meet first lady frances strickland
The international scholars met Ohio's First Lady Frances Strickland when touring the City of Columbus on April 4. They also visited the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Education Association and the Capital Building.
Richardson honored with 'Mom's choice award' for book
Dr. Rhonda Richardson, a professor in Human Development & Family Studies, and Margaret Pevec (KSU MA; 2005) received the The 2008 Mom's Choice Award for their book, What Kids REALLY Want to Ask: Using Movies to Start Meaningful Conversations. The database for this book, designed to enhance family communication, is based on a research study that included more than 1100 middle schoolers' responses to the question, "If you could ask your mom or dad any question and know you would get an honest answer, what question would you ask?"
Dean's Circle of Scholars
The Dean's Circle of Scholars are a group of top-tier undergraduate students in their junior year who have been selected by their program areas not only for their high grade point averages, but also for demonstrated leadership and service to their program, college, or broader academic communities. These students participate in various activities throughout the year such as recruitment events, special programs, and they serve in a consultant role for the dean. This year's scholars include:
Brittany Bejcek
Aimee Bourgoin
Rachele Bultrowicz
Stephanie Cicero
Carrie Koenig
Shayna Nickel
Kelsie Ray
Emma-Leigh Winstead
EHHS doctoral students present 'What is a good teacher?' at CIES Conference
The Comparative and International Education Society's 52nd Annual Conference was held on March17- 21, 2008 at Teachers College of Columbia University. Under the guidance of Dr. Vilma Seeberg, Kent State panel members, including doctoral candidate Raisa Ignatieva and five doctoral students - Ileen L. Linden, Mayagul Satlykgylyiova, Xiaoqi Yu, Qiuxian Zheng, Larissa Malone, presented their papers on "What is a 'Good Teacher' in Diverse and Unequal Settings Internationally: Multi-regional, Cross-cultural Perspectives." They discussed how a "good teacher" is conceptualized within and across cultures in different social contexts. Two papers explored teachers' struggles addressing mandated systemic changes. Three authors queried teachers' application of theoretical pedagogies as seen by participating students and teachers in unequal settings in a diverse group of countries all undergoing radical socio-political or educational changes. One paper explored the relationship between current world values (World Values Survey) and instructional competencies attempting to answer the underlying question of 'what makes a good teacher cross-culturally?'
visiting scholars discuss teacher leadership challenges & how immigration affects classrooms
The International Leadership in Education Program's visiting scholars will conduct a round table discussion TAKING IT HOME on Monday, April 7, 2008 in White Hall, Room 200 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Scholars from Bangladesh, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Jordan, India, Malaysia and Indonesia will discuss the leadership challenge in education in their countries, and/or the affect of world-wide immigration on their classrooms. Come for a short time, and enjoy light refreshments and listen to one or more of the short, informal presentations. Move from table to table to take part in the discussions with the scholars.
Faculty Member, staff member and alumna co-presented Talk at 2008 MPI MidAmerica Conference
Dr. Swathi Ravichandran, Hospitality Management professor; Amy Petrovic, former KSU student and wedding coordinator at The Bertram Inn & Conference Center in Aurora; and Jackie Parsons, executive director of Kent Dining Services presented "Intern today, Meeting Planner tomorrow: Strategies for increasing student involvement in the meetings and events industry" at the MPI MidAmerica Education Conference at the Kent State Stark Professional Education & Conference Center in March. The three women were invited to speak at the industry conference for meeting and event planners about an innovated model for involving students interested in pursuing a career in the meetings and events industry.
Dr. Karla Anhalt obtains her psychologist license
Dr. Karla Anhalt, Assistant Professor and Co-Coordinator of the School Psychology Program, has obtained her Psychologist License. Her license was issued by the Ohio State Board of Psychology. Licensure as a Psychologist is highly-valued by the American Psychological Association, which has accredited the KSU School Psychology Ph.D. program since 1984. In order to obtain a Psychologist License in Ohio, candidates must document 1800 hours of pre-doctoral and 1800 hours of post-doctoral supervised psychological training and work experience. In addition to approval of their application by the Board, candidates must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the Oral Jurisprudence Examination. Dr. Anhalt appreciates the tremendous support provided by the EFSS department and the College of EHHS to achieve this important milestone.
Educational Research Exchange event
The fifth annual conference of the Educational Research Exchange (ERE) was held March 7, 2008. This event was hosted by the College of Education, Health & Human Services under the leadership of Dr. Rafa Kasim, Chair, Organizing Committee and with assistance provided by Dr. Christopher Was and Dr. Albert Ingram. The primary objective of the conference is to provide a learning environment where graduate students can gain professional skills and experience in presenting their research to an academic audience. The keynote speaker, Dr. Christian Dieter Schunn from the University of Pittsburgh, delivered a presentation entitled The Science of Educational Reform:The Case of Writing in the Disciplines. Congratulations to the Dr. Kasim and colleagues for organizing this successful event. The ERE is organized by a consortium of universities which includes, Cleveland State University (CSU), Kent State University (KSU), The University of Akron (UA), and Youngstown State University (YSU).
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Dr. mary ann devine to participate on blue ribbon panel
Dr. Mary Ann Devine, associate professor in Leisure Studies, has been invited to participate on a Blue Ribbon Panel for Access Recreation. Ten persons from various aspects of business and service sectors related to inclusion of persons with disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have been invited to serve. Dr. Devine is the sole invitee from academe. The panel's role will be to recommend statewide policy regarding inclusion and promoting recreation for people with disabilities. Congratulations for having been selected to participate on this prestigious panel.
