Friday Memo 10/2/15

Education Division Norms

Based on a synthesis of the feedback provided by the faculty members who attended the PD session with Suzanne Bright, the following norms were established. I encourage all of you to remember these norms as we work together. 

We will…..

• Be led by Christ.
• Keep our actions and conversations “above the line” by owning the successes or failures of every student and gently redirecting one another when we fall “below the line”.
• Be receptive to all ideas and consider perspectives, agreeing to disagree when necessary.
• Collaborate with one another and share what is working.
•  Be positive in our approaches and interactions.
• Communicate openly, honestly, and diplomatically, and speak directly to a person if there is an issue.

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Core Alignment Document and Syllabus Meeting

Sheri Brandt, Tim Delicath, David Collum, Tina Ketterer, Ellen John, Gina Walker, Kristie Breeding, and I met to review the most up-to-date syllabi requirements. The office staff will be updating all syllabi to reflect the new university attendance policy and title for the Core Alignment Document. Sheri Brandt will be emailing out spring syllabi around Thanksgiving. Lead Instructors – if your master syllabus needs adjustments, please submit to Sheri Brandt as soon as possible.

Student Interviews

Here is a picture of Jim Chellew and Erica Bumpers conducting a student interview with Brock Fierge, one of our excellent teacher candidates.  For those adjuncts that may be unfamiliar with our interview process, we require candidates to complete an interview with faculty prior to being admitted into the teacher education program. Students are also required to complete another interview prior to student teaching.  I have heard from students and faculty that this experience is one of the unique requirements of our program that helps our students in their professional journey. Students are given opportunities to experience the stress of an interview, learn the importance of professional dress and appearance, and most importantly the students learn the importance of being able to communicate clearly their content and pedagogical knowledge with an interviewer. I wish I had been required to participate in interviews when I was in college. Thanks to all  faculty members who share of your time and energy to help guide these teacher candidates.

Goodbye, Kristie!

The office staff enjoyed a celebratory lunch to express our gratitude to Kristie for her years of service to our division. We will miss her very much!

Directors’ Meeting

Program Directors met to discuss the following

·      The Oz Principle of accountability. See it, own it, solve it, do it.

·      Program Updates

·      Student Evaluation Reviews

·      CAEP self-study in Fall 2017

·      Effective clinical partnerships

·      CEEDAR update

·      Division PLC discussion

·      Marketing Efforts

Upcoming Meetings

• Mobile Learning Initiative    Thursday, 10/8     9-10am     FLD 346
• Faculty Meeting     Monday, 10/12     3:00pm     Performance Hall
• Division Faculty Meeting     Tuesday, 10/13     10:15am - 11:45am     FLD Conference
• Division Professional Development Meeting     Tuesday, 10/20     10:15am - 11:45am   FLD Conf
• MACTE     Monday - Wednesday, 10/26-28     Lake of the Ozarks

Take time this weekend to enjoy your friends and family.

Psalm 103:16 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children.