Bishop's Blog

School of Education Faculty & Staff During our fall faculty conference, we gather to take a group photo. There are occasions when we only communicate via phone or email and never get to meet the person face-to-face. Here's a face with the name! 😊 Back Row: Sue Pitzer, Lowell Pitzer, Clint Limoges, Shelton Smith, Justin Cook, Nancy Sickler, Susan Hladky, Alicia Noddings, Bridgett Niedringhaus, Marilyn Kay, Jason Jordan, Patrick Cleveland, Michelle Einig, Mark Engelhardt Front Row: Melanie Bishop, Laura Rauscher, Jim Chellew, Debbie Dumey, David Collum, Mandy Kehoe, Ellen John, Mary Ann Bouas, Tammy Cox, Jan Speck, Kathleen Wendt, Angela McGowan School of Education Faculty Meeting The School of Education faculty met on Tuesday, September 25 and used the time to review our SWOT Analysis Report. Everyone reviewed individually and then we broke into groups to discuss our thoughts. It was a very productive process. Health & Wellness Fair The annual MBU Health

Women in Leadership Breakfast The Women in Leadership Breakfast was held Friday, September 14. Below is a picture of Dr. Tammy Cox and Dr. Amber Henry with several of our education students. President's Chapel New faculty were commissioned into the MBU family on Thursday, September 13 at the President's Chapel. We welcome Justin Cook, Counselor Education; Jason Jordan, Counselor Education, and Bridgett Niedringhaus, Education. Drs. Cleveland and Davis attending conference Lakesha Davis and Patrick Cleveland are attending the CenterPointe Hospital Conference today titled "Addiction is a Family Disease." Doctoral Orientation/Reception On Thursday, September 13 the orientation and reception was held for the new doctoral cohort. A huge shout out to Dr. Shelton Smith, Dr. Amy Brinkley, Heather Goodin, and Julie Moore for hosting a wonderful event. Way to go Pablo! 2017-2018 Male Scholar-Athlete Award Winner

Hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend.  I appreciate all of the hard work that you do for our students and this university. "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 MBU Online Canvas Training Please mark your calendar for Friday, September 14 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in SRC-115 as MBU Online kicks off our first 2018 Canvas Training Series on using the Grade Center and TurnItIn software.  Please RSVP with Dorie Dickinson at dorie.dickinson@mobap.edu by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12th.  We will send out a Zoom Video Conference Meeting Invitation link on Monday, September 10 for those who cannot attend the training session on Main Campus. For more information about next Friday’s Canvas Training presented by Guy Danhoff and Tiffany Lang, please click  Canvas Training . FUTURE SEPTEMBER CANVAS TRAININGS:  Friday, September 21 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tiffany Lang presents