Vice-President Mahama's mode of dressing Oct 24, 2009
African states to copy the manners of speech and dress of their former colonial masters". As the persona warns, we must not lose our personal and national identity and that is what the Vice-President is doing whether he is seen in batik, tie and dye, fugu, batakari or adinkra pattern-festooned linen shirts. And as the persona further admonished, those unduly criticizing the manner of the Vice-President dressing must "pause to relearn the wisdom of our fathers". In his "Anatomy of West African... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Central alum, 82, rarely misses a chance to come home Oct 24, 2009
The weekend brings many CWU alumni back to Ellensburg for a chance to not only remember their time at the school but also, as alum Duncan Bonjorni says, "it brings you a sense of what's happening now on campus. It lets you interact with the people who are graduating from Central (now)." Brian Myrick / Daily Record ELLENSBURG At age 82, Auburn resident Duncan Bonjorni is far removed from his undergraduate days at Central Washington College of Education, now Central Washington University. But even... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Tale of Brong Ahafo; successes but not without challenges Oct 22, 2009
Students of Berekum College of Education performed choreography to the admiration of all present at the function. 22 Oct. 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Illinois State's chief fundraiser to retire in May Oct 21, 2009
Her role as university advancement vice president began about five years ago, when she switched gears from her job as ISU College of Education dean ... Ashby held numerous positions since arriving at ISU in 1991, including College of Education dean, educational administration and foundations department head, University High School principal, and Illinois Postsecondary HIV Prevention Education Project coordinator. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lots of tears shed at Pink Promise Oct 21, 2009
Audrey Kitchell, a student at the University of Hawai'i College of Education, was at the store every chance she could get. Her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother all had breast cancer. (Honolulu Advertiser)
U of Ls College of Education reopens Oct 20, 2009
U of Ls College of Education building reopens - Business First of Louisville ... U of Ls College of Education building reopens ... The s College of Education and Human Development reopened Monday, more than two-months after it was severely damaged by a flash flood. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Group asks PSU to eliminate bottled water Oct 15, 2009
But members of Environment, Ecology and Education in the College of Education (3E-COE) say Aquafina's bottled water is no different from what comes out of the faucet -- and they want Penn State to cease its contract with Aquafina to decrease plastic waste. The environmental activist group set up a table between Willard Building and the Obelisk to raise awareness about its cause. (Daily Collegian, PA)
* Teachers struggle to present other side of Columbus Oct 13, 2009
The whole terminology has changed, said James Kracht, executive associate dean for academic affairs at Texas Aersitys College of Education and Human Development. You dont hear people using the world discovery anymore like they used to. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Myrtle Point Hall of Fame capsules (5) Oct 12, 2009
He competed in basketball and track and field for two years each at Lewis & Clark University and the Oregon College of Education. He taught at the Bridge School for five years before a two-year stint coaching basketball at Central Linn High School. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Darker side of Columbus taught in US classrooms Oct 12, 2009
The whole terminology has changed, said James Kracht, executive associate dean for academic affairs in the Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development. You don t hear people using the world discovery anymore like they used to. (Boston Globe)
Editorial: Charter school vote shouldn't worry parents Oct 11, 2009
Beyond that, the school is working in partnership with the University of Georgia's College of Education. As part of that relationship, the education college's faculty is collaborating with Harris Elementary's teachers and doing research within the school. (Athens Banner-Herald)
McCrudden-Johnson returns to salon Oct 11, 2009
Kleiber, a faculty member in the College of Education s department of counseling and human development services, is being recognized for meritorious and distinguished service to the organization and to recreation, leisure and park education and research. Kleiber is widely known as a leading authority on leisure and human development. (Athens Banner-Herald)
District aims to convert elementary to charter school Oct 9, 2009
School officials already are trying something unusual at J.J. Harris, opening it as a professional development school in conjunction with the University of Georgia's College of Education. In a professional development school, college students study and take classes inside the school to learn about teaching and college faculty do research and collaborate with veteran teachers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Insight into Sully’s new president Oct 9, 2009
He served as assistant to the director of the Office of Admissions and Records, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign; director of Hispanic Affairs at Ohio State University; administrative intern, Office of the President, University of New Mexico; director of Minority Engineering Programs and project director of Minority Engineering, Mathematics and Science Program, University of New Mexico; professional intern and research assistant at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and associate... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
A big boost for Winthrop Oct 9, 2009
Officials with Winthrop's Richard W. Riley College of Education will begin immediately to make curriculum changes ... As Jennie Rakestraw, dean of the College of Education, put it: What we're doing now is well above average. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
You Have The Right To Remain Silent -- A Thrilling Volume That Will Keep You Engrossed Up to the Appalling Climax Oct 9, 2009
He went on to earn his master's degree from the college of education. He left social work and began working for General Motors where he contributed nearly twenty-seven years of service, retiring as manager of Southeast Michigan Regional Benefit Centers. (Primezone Releases)
Award Winners at the 2009 Best Teachers Awards Oct 7, 2009
Kwabenya Greater Accra JUNIOR HIGH SHOOL CATEGORY FIRST Mornah Philip Neri Limanyiri Model JHS Upper West SECOND Alhassan Abukari Sadik Tamale International JHS Northern THIRD Deborah Peprah John Taylor JHS, Tarkwa Western INNOVATIVE USE OF ICT IN EDUCATION CATEGORY FIRST Salifu Anas Seidu E.P. College of Education, Bimbilla Northern SECOND Odoi Grace (Mrs) Suhum SHS/Technical School Eastern THIRD Avornyo Samuel Maban SHS/Technical School Ashanti FRENCH TEACHERS CATEGORY FIRST Adongo Beatrice... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
WSU receives $6M to train urban teachers Oct 7, 2009
This grant will transform teacher education at WSU, said Sharon Iorio, dean of the WSU College of Education and project director for the UTTP, in a written statement. It will be the first time in Kansas that WSU students will work, at the site, alongside early childhood professionals in a residency program. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Study reveals short tenure for Texas principals Oct 6, 2009
A new study from The University of Texas' College of Education reveals some troubling news about public school leaders in Texas. Only about half of newly hired public school principals are staying on the job at least three years and principals in high-poverty schools are leaving the soonest, according to the study from UT professors Ed Fuller and Michelle Young. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
UTSA approved to offer masters in school psychology Sep 30, 2009
UTSA s College of Education and Human Development will offer a new master of arts degree in school psychology in order to fill an anticipated shortage of school psychologists. Graduates of this program will have the academic and practical training necessary to become licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Weighing risks and benefits of sports Sep 30, 2009
Mike Bullis, dean of the College of Education at the University of Oregon, said he s also seen the impact athletics can have on at-risk youth. When he worked in youth rehabilitation, sports and other activities gave students motivation to attend school and get acceptable grades just so they could participate. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Why are so many people in Georgia mad about math? Sep 24, 2009
The first is from parent Kim Learnard and the second is from Laurence Peterson, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University, and Arlinda Eaton, dean of the KSU College of Education. Kim Learnard said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
"Missing Pieces Series" informs students on studying abroad Sep 23, 2009
The College of Education, College of Agriculture, and Office of Graduate Equity also collaborated to help organize the event, making it the first time three university offices and a greek organization have worked together in a program. With speakers from Outreach and the Student Teaching Abroad program, the event also included a student panel where those who attended could ask questions to students who have previously studied abroad. (Daily Collegian, PA)
UTSA gets USAID grant for African literacy Sep 22, 2009
The funding is provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development and backs a commitment by UTSA s College of Education and Human Development to provide teaching materials and teacher training as part of a cooperative agreement with the Republic of Malawi. Malawi is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa with a population of 14 million. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Cursive handwriting may be fading skill Sep 20, 2009
Text-messaging, e-mail and word-processing have replaced handwriting outside the classroom, said Cheryl Jeffers, a professor at Marshall University's College of Education and Human Services. "I am not sure students have a sense of any reason why they should vest their time and effort in writing a message out manually when it can be sent electronically in seconds.". (AZCentral -- News)
FAU Receives NSF Grant to Create Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Advanced Knowledge Enablement Sep 19, 2009
Building on its rich tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty, FAU hosts ten colleges: College of Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Graduate College, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of... (PR Newswire)
Bringing USU together: President Albrecht invites community to maiden State of University address Sep 17, 2009
boredguy wrote on Sep 16, 2009 9:08 AM:" Californian in Logan: There is a reason why you're in Logan. If you were at any University town in California you'd be suffering from the insolvency that affects that state chronically. In California, every state employee is taking furloughs. The USU administration is doing what they can to keep the whole operation afloat. However, it is the effort of the faculty, trying to keep the quality of education at a high level with diminishing resources, that is... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
SDSU names 2009 Eminent Farmers and Homemakers Sep 13, 2009
The program is a joint effort of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, the College of Education and Human Sciences and the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service. Ronald Alverson has helped shape South Dakota's corn industry. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Metbriefs SUN::32 Sep 13, 2009
Suzanne Freedman, an associate professor at the University of Northern Iowa College of Education, will talk about forgiveness, including misconceptions. Refreshments and bingo will follow. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
War, Genocide 'Difficult Knowledge' To Teach Younger Students Sep 10, 2009
According to Brenda M. Trofanenko, a professor of curriculum and instruction in the College of Education at Illinois, the difficult knowledge of such events as the Holocaust, the Ukranian Holodomor and the genocides in Rwanda and Srebrenica should be the province of high school history classes, not elementary and upper-elementary classes. It s curricular creep in the sense that subjects that were once considered relevant only to high school kids previously are now filtering down to elementary... (Science Daily)
Kokua Line: Safety-check reminders halted because of costs Sep 9, 2009
We checked with the Department of Education, the Hawaii State Teachers Association and the director of the Curriculum Research & Development Group in the University of Hawaii's College of Education, and no one could say exactly how that number was derived ... We checked with the Department of Education, the Hawaii State Teachers Association and the director of the Curriculum Research & Development Group in the University of Hawaii's College of Education, and no one could say exactly how that... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Today's college students: Ruder than ever? Sep 9, 2009
Lee Shumow, College of Education professor, has a discussion with students at Northern Illinois University on Aug. 27 in DeKalb. Shumow has noticed poor classroom etiquette in some students. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
School did not report alleged sex assault of 12-year-old girl Sep 6, 2009
"Our primary concern is the emotional stability of the child. We rely on parents to file criminal complaints on behalf of the children. "We call police when there is imminent danger to the students," she said. When asked about the potential danger posed to other students by the suspects, Botticelli said she could not comment. Police charged two male students, one with sexual assault and burglary, the other with three counts of burglary. Public schools are required by state law to report to... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Popular Supplement Quercetin Does Not Enhance Athletic Performance, Study Finds Sep 5, 2009
Professor Kirk Cureton, head of the department of kinesiology in the UGA College of Education, and his colleagues tested quercetin in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study that assessed a variety of measures, including the ability of muscles to synthesize energy, cycling performance, perceived exertion and strength loss following exercise. The researchers, whose results appear in the early online edition of the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that quercetin did not improve athletic... (Science Daily)
Column: Teacher strikes have gotten absurd Sep 3, 2009
Euphonium wrote on Sep 2, 2009 11:03 AM:" Employees who intimidate & strike are not genuine Professionals. True professionals do NOT strike. Tenure for old teachers without new ways is to be done away with via Merit Pay. Should not the teacher be put in a competitive position by bidding in his job every two years? Why do they get such special treatment? 180 days actually teaching only 5 hours/ day = working only 900 hours a year while being supported by taxpayers who work 2,080 hours a... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Softball, Soccer Players Spark Kids' Interest in Books Sep 1, 2009
Lupton of the College of Education faculty ... Several youngsters attending Readers' Day earned their game ticket by participating in Bookin' With the Bulldogs, an in-school literacy promotion initiated last fall by Outback, the College of Education and Butler Athletics Department. (Butlersports.com)
Ricardo Maestas named finalist for Sul Ross presidency Sep 1, 2009
and associate dean, University College, executive affairs officer, office of the president; lecturer, college of education; and associate vice president for student services, all at the University of New Mexico. Maestas has an extensive track record in fund-raising, including grant, contract and private resource development, and has a number of publications and research presentations to his credit. (Odessa American, TX)
Shocking Stats on Texting While Driving Aug 30, 2009
Shock videos can backfire , professor of counseling in the College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University, says that "While there is some research that shows that some students can be sensitized to potential consequences from videos like it, there is also evidence that students get emotionally aroused in the short term but desensitize in the long term. He said "some students get reinforced by the message that this happens to others but 'it won't happen to me. " Professor Sabella "would... (CBS News)
Indian Cultural Day Aug 29, 2009
POCATELLO -- The sound of drums beating and people singing filled the halls at Idaho State University's College of Education building Thursday afternoon ... "This is a great way to learn about their tribes and culture. We want to grow the relationship we have with them and learn about their history," said Deborah Hedeen, dean of the College of Education ... The College of Education already has a a strong relationship with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Gross, Alverson are SDSU honorees Aug 29, 2009
The program is a joint effort of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, the College of Education and Human Sciences, and the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service. Also being recognized this year are Larry Gabriel of Quinn and Rae Jean Gee of Brookings. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
UNF opens $50M student union Aug 28, 2009
It features eight meeting rooms, a 5,200-square-foot ballroom and a 244-seat auditorium located between the College of Education and Human Services and the UNF Arena. This is a very unique design with the covered plaza in the middle of the buildings, said Justin Camputaro, director of the Student Union. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Londoño-McConnell part of health blog Aug 23, 2009
Obasi, an assistant professor in the College of Education s department of counseling and human development services, also has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Black Psychology, Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, and Training and Education in Professional Psychology ... Powell, an associate professor in the College of Education s recreation and leisure studies program, received a diploma of honor from Mari El s Ministry of Education for collaboration in education... (Athens Banner-Herald)
George P. Kalangis, at 74; was Greek Orthodox priest, educator Aug 23, 2009
In 1977, he was appointed director of the cultural resource center at the university s College of Education. Two years later, he received his PhD in bilingual/bicultural education from FSU.. (Boston Globe)
Dreaming of a Career in Education? Federal Grants May Help Aug 20, 2009
"This grant only became available this academic year, and we already have 267 students taking advantage of it," says Dr. Cindy Knott, dean of GCU's College of Education. "The students are high quality and committed to their careers -- there's no doubt that this program is going to have a major impact on the quality of teachers over the next decade.". (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Thurmond to speak at school ceremony Aug 18, 2009
The 9:30 a.m. dedication will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks by Superintendent Philip Lanoue; Charles Worthy, president of the Clarke County Board of Education; and Jim Marshall of the UGA College of Education. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
New Governor Of Bank Of Ghana Aug 18, 2009
Mr. Amisah-Arthur holds a Masters degree in Economics; has lectured in Economics at the University of Ghana and at the Anambra State College of Education, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria. The new Governor of the Central Bank also worked as PNDC Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and continued to work in the same capacity during term 1 of the first NDC Government. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Caring neighbor helps get dropout to re-enroll in school Aug 17, 2009
As state funding for schools gets cut, school staff should encourage more relatives, neighbors and community members to help guide and mentor students, said Jolie Daigle, an assistant professor of counseling and human development in the College of Education at the University of Georgia. "I'm worried about these kids, especially during these economic times," Daigle said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Burgess named founding dean of Lipscomb College of Arts and Sciences Aug 16, 2009
Other colleges in the Lipscomb system include the College of Bible and Ministry, the College of Business, the College of Education, the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering and the College of Pharmacy. Story created Aug 14, 2009 - 15:37:30 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Eleven More Tigers to Graduate Sunday Aug 16, 2009
Graduates in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Herff College of Engineering, the Loewenberg School of Nursing, the College of Education and the Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law will graduate in the 1 p.m. ceremonies, while graduates in Communication and Fine Arts, University College, Fogelman College of Business and the School of Audiology and Speech Language will graduate in the 4 p.m. services. The 1 p.m. ceremony is at capacity, and guests will need to have tickets. (Gotigersgo.com)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Aug 15, 2009
Powell, an associate professor in the College of Education s recreation and leisure studies program, received a Diploma of Honor from Mari El s Ministry of Education for collaboration in education through the Camp Counselors Russia Study Abroad Program. SCHOLARSHIP: Laura Bloomer-Segrest of Athens has been awarded the Founders Scholarship to attend Agnes Scott College, an independent national liberal arts and sciences college for women founded in 1889 and located in Decatur. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wilda Eulala Smith Aug 14, 2009
Following high school, she attend Eastern Oregon College of Education, where she met and married Charles W. Van Koten in 1939. She taught elementary school music and art for more than 40 years. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Little safe haven for sexually assaulted LGBTQ victims Aug 14, 2009
Jeffrey L. Todahl, a researcher at the University of Oregon's College of Education, has found members of the LGBTQ community are hesitant to acknowledge sexual assaults because of mistrust and ... "The take-home message was that sexual violence is real and complicated for members of the LGBTQ community," said lead author Jeffrey L. Todahl, a professor of couples and family therapy in the UO College of Education's department of counseling psychology and human services ... " he said. ###... (EurekAlert!)
Pilot math project begins in Pinellas Aug 11, 2009
The and the Pinellas County School District are partnering with and the s College of Education in a project to set the direction for middle school mathematics, a release said. The one-year project involves 15 seventh-grade teachers in seven Pinellas schools. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
More of this story... Aug 8, 2009
Dubbed elemiddle schools' by David L. Hough, the dean of the college of education at Missouri State University in Springfield, Hough's research showed that children in K-8 schools do better academically their freshman year of high school than students that attend K-5 or K-6 schools and then middle or junior high schools. Hough found this to be especially true in rural areas, such as Tulare County. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Former UK president Dickey dies at 91 Aug 8, 2009
He became president after having served as dean of the College of Education from 1950 to 1956, from which he received a doctorate in secondary education in 1947 ... In 1964, the UK College of Education opened Dickey Hall in his honor. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Workplace Yoga And Meditation Can Lower Feelings Of Stress Aug 6, 2009
Co-authors of the study are Janet Buckworth of the College of Education and Human Ecology and William Malarkey of the College of Medicine, both at Ohio State. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Community Teachers Training Programme takes off Aug 6, 2009
The centres are the Abetifi College of Education, Tamale and Ajumako, where Senior High School leavers and pupil teachers are being taken through a four-year training course to provide adequate teachers for deprived basic schools. Opening the Abetifi Centre training programme for 100 community teachers in the Kwahu South, Kwahu East and the Kwahu North districts, the Country Representative of IFESH, Mr Kwesi Dzidzienyo, said the programme was designed to address the shortage of qualified... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Roanoke Rapids native named dean Aug 5, 2009
Wright also has prior service as a visiting assistant professor at Carleton College, assistant professor in the College of Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and as an adjunct at North Carolina State University, Saint Augustine s College, North Carolina Correctional Center for Women, and Coastal Carolina Community College. She began her career as a visual arts teacher for Wake County Public Schools in Raleigh and worked in a variety of leadership roles at the state level in North... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
U of L education school re-accredited Aug 4, 2009
The agencies conducted a rigorous review, indicated that we met all standards and commended our unit for building strong partnerships, services and outreach to schools, Blake Haselton, interim dean of the College of Education and Human Development, said in a news release ... Enrollment in the College of Education and Human Development has increased more than 9 percent compared with the previous year, and the school has conferred a record number of degrees, Haselton said in the release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Disabled housing community plans to be discussed Aug 3, 2009
Sycamore Ridge supporters include professors with the University of Georgia College of Education and the group Hope Haven of Northeast Georgia, an Athens nonprofit that provides services to people with developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities include severe disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and mental retardation that arise before adulthood usually at birth. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Classes start at brand-new school Thursday Aug 3, 2009
UGA students will attend two classes across the hall from Harris students before they take over classrooms as student-teachers, said Jana Dressden, director of the school engagement office in the College of Education. The idea is to really use the semester before they re student-teaching to turn it into a full year of intense study, Dressden said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
WSU migrant education program loses its funding Aug 1, 2009
The university will reapply for the grant in 2010 in hopes of continuing the program, said College of Education interim dean Phyllis Erdman ... Erdman said HEP operated independently of the College of Education, although it provided education majors with experience in bilingual tutoring. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UNI to seek unpaid Price Lab fees Jul 31, 2009
The school, part of UNI's College of Education, provides teacher education and research at early childhood, elementary, middle and high school levels. Though some of the auditor's recommendations are already in place, Allen said some included "complex financial and legal questions" that need to be put before external counsel to ensure proper implementation. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Koenig to be in 'Who's Who' Jul 30, 2009
Later, he joined the faculty of the College of Education at the University of Minnesota and then became assistant to the executive director of the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board in St. Paul. He has published articles in educational journals and co-authored a textbook. (Chetek Alert, WI)
UH Laboratory School evolves into autonomous charter site Jul 29, 2009
But it was not until the end of June that the school's board took the reins from the UH College of Education's Curriculum Research and Development Group, filling nearly all the teaching positions left vacant in recent weeks due to changes at the school and the University of Hawaii ... Four of the faculty are teaching faculty members of the UH College of Education, including current Lab School Principal Fred Birkett, who was forced to choose between reapplying for the principal's position or to... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
