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November 26, 2008
David R. Johnson and Martha Thurlow of the college's Institute on Community Integration are among the 14 researchers listed as "Selected Experts" in the new national report, "Special Education in America: The State of Students with Disabilities in the Nation's High Schools," released by the publishers of Education Week.
The report is available online at www.edweek.org/media/eperc_specialeducationinamerica.pdf.
Professor Scott McConnell (Department of Educational Psychology) and colleagues presented several papers and posters at the Division of Early Childhood Conference held in Minneapolis at the end of October, including the keynote address.
McConnell, S. R. (2008, October 27). Renewing our energy: How we sustain commitment and enthusiasm in professional practice. Keynote presentation, annual meeting of the Division of Early Childhood, Council on Exceptional Children, Minneapolis MN.
Craig-Unkefer, L., McConnell, S. R.,, Schwabe, A., Shkolnik, A., Rafdal, B. & Bradfield, B. (2008, October). Literacy and language development of children in Family, Friend, and Neighbor settings. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Division of Early Childhood, Council on Exceptional Children, Minneapolis MN.
McConnell, S. R. Wackerle-Hollman, A., Cadigan, K., Bradfield, T. & Missall, K.M. (2008, October). Individual Growth & Development Indicators for Preschool Children: What's up? Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Division of Early Childhood, Council on Exceptional Children, Minneapolis MN.
McConnell, S. R. (2008, October). Foundations in Measurementfor Response to Intervention in Early Childhood: What we’ll do and what we hope to learn. Paper as part of symposium, CRTIEC--Center for Response to Intervention In Early Childhood (J. Carta, Chair), presented at the annual meeting of the Division of Early Childhood, Council on Exceptional Children, Minneapolis MN
The Black Friday Group, led by family social science professor Bill Doherty, aims to challenge the hyper over-consumption and frantic pace of life as the nation and world revs up for the holiday season.
Read the full press release about the group.
Shopping frenzy tramples right over the reason for the season
Star Tribune (Minn.) Dec. 1, 2008
Economic struggles are no match for holiday shoppers
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Nov. 30, 2008
Shop 'til you drop? This group says not
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 28, 2008
Shades of Gray for Black Friday
CNBC (N.J.) Nov. 28, 2008
U of Minn. professor challenges Black Friday
Minnesota Public Radio (Minn.) Nov. 28, 2008
Times are bad, but lessons can be good
Pioneer Press (Minn.) Nov. 28, 2008
U prof takes on 'Black Friday' shopping mindset
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 25, 2008
U professor pushes against Black Friday
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Nov. 25, 2008
Church instead of shopping on Black Friday as parishioners reclaim the season
KARE-11 (Minn.)
Karen Cadigan, research fellow in the Center for Early Education Development (CEED) and doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology, received the J. David Sexton Doctoral Student Award at the International Division of Early Childhood (CED) conference at its October meeting.
This award is given to a DEC member and doctoral-level student whose contributions include research, higher education, publications, policy, and information dissemination.
Congratulations Karen!
The recently formed Counseling and Student Personnel (CSPP) Alumni Council held its fall alumni event on October 23rd. The CSPP program is housed in the Department of Educational Psychology.
Approximately 100 CSPP alums met in the Education Sciences Building, where alumni socialized and networked with current CSPP students, staff, and faculty. The CSPP Alumni Council co-chair, Dr. Susan Hendrickson, introduced the newly formed CSPP Foundation Fund for student support. Professor Michael Goh, CSPP Coordinator, summarized recent CSPP activities, and CSPP professor John Romano gave a presentation about his work in prevention.
November 25, 2008
Don Dengel, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kinesiology, has just received notice of a new publication that he co-authored in Cancer.
Thomas, I. H., Donohue, J. E., Ness, K. K., Dengel, D. R., Baker, K. S,, & Gurney, J. G. Bone mineral density in young adult survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Cancer (in press). 2008;113:3248-56.
In a Star Tribune article Bill Doherty, professor of Family Social Science, says “We are all bombarded with messages to buy more and bigger, and we run ourselves ragged during the holidays. This Black Friday group is a laboratory for seeking more balance in all of our lives -- something that our society sorely needs in the midst of today's challenges."
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 25, 2008
November 24, 2008
MinnPost just published an article by staff member Diane Cormany on the recent Paul Rusesabagina event.
Paul Rusesabagina kept hundreds of people from death during the Rwanda genocide
MinnPost (Minn.) Nov. 24, 2008
November 21, 2008
Sharon Danes, professor and family economist, and teaching specialist Heather Haberman, both in the Department of Family Social Science, are recipients of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) Outstanding Research Journal Article of the Year designation for their article "Teen Financial Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Behavior: A Gendered View."
unfamiliar prior to the curriculum study.
A social constructionist perspective was taken to investigate gender differences in financial knowledge, self-efficacy and behavior of 5,329 high school students after studying a financial planning curriculum. Male teens tended to reinforce their existing knowledge, whereas female teens learned significantly more about finances in areas in which they were unfamiliar prior to the curriculum study.
The Outstanding Research Journal Article is chosen for its thorough and appropriate review of the topic addressed, employing solid research methodologies including sound operational definitions, appropriate measuring devices, and adequate statistical analyses. The winning paper provides creative and innovative approaches to using the information in practice.
AFCPE is a professional organization focused on supporting, promoting and advancing the field of financial counseling and planning education. Their membership consists of university and Cooperative Extension educators, military financial counselors, private practitioners, and interest organization and government officials.
In a Minnesota Daily article Cathy Solheim, associate professor of family social science, says "If you ask people how much it takes them to live for a month, most people underestimate."
Despite economic woes, student spending is steady
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Nov. 19, 2008
Sharon M. Danes, Ph.D, Professor and Family Economist and Heather Haberman, Ph.D., Teaching Specialist at the University of Minnesota department of Family Social Science are recipients of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) Outstanding Research Journal Article of the Year for their article “Teen Financial Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Behavior: A Gendered View. A social constructionist perspective was taken to investigate gender differences in financial knowledge, self-efficacy and behavior of 5,329 high school students after studying a financial planning curriculum. Male teens tended to reinforce their existing knowledge, whereas female teens learned significantly more about finances in areas in which they were unfamiliar prior to the curriculum study.
The Outstanding Research Journal Article is chosen for its thorough and appropriate review of the topic addressed, employing solid research methodologies including sound operational definitions, appropriate measuring devices, and adequate statistical analyses. The winning paper provides creative and innovative approaches to using the information in practice.
AFCPE is a professional organization focused on supporting, promoting and advancing the field of financial counseling and planning education. Our membership consists of university and Cooperative Extension educators, military financial counselors, private practitioners, and interest organization and government officials.
In the Minnesota Daily article Catherine Solheim, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Family Social Science at the Univeristy of Minnesota says “If you ask people how much it takes them to live for a month, most people underestimate.?
Minnesota Daily - Minneapolis St. Paul (Minn). Nov. 19, 2008
November 20, 2008
Family social science professor Bill Doherty is quoted in an article on the importance of taking vacations, individually and as a family.
Peaceful revolution: Irritable growl syndrome
The Huffington Post (D.C.) Nov. 19, 2008
In a Daily Journal article on Thanksgiving get-togethers, family social science professor Bill Doherty suggests going easy on mothers.
Thanksgiving, It doesn’t have to be a big production
Daily Journal (Minn.) Nov. 18, 2008
November 19, 2008
A Daily Journal article on thanksgiving get-togethers, Bill Doherty, Ph.D. professor at the University of Minnesota department of Family social Science suggests "Go easy on mom: there is traditionally one person who is typically assigned to “take on the emotional and physical responsibility for the holiday�? and “actualize the cultural belief that the family is one big harmonious group.�? That person is usually mom. But no matter who it is in the family, that role shouldn’t be taken for granted.
The Daily Journal - International Falls. November 18, 2008 (Minn)
The Division of Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has awarded professor Scott McConnell (Department of Educational Psychology, Center for Early Education and Development) the 2008 Mary McEvoy Service to the Field Award in recognition of his significant and lasting contributions to the fields of early intervention and early childhood special education.
The DEC issued the following press release:
Scott has been involved in the field of Early Childhood Special Education since 1984 and a member in the Division of Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) since 1986.
Scott McConnell received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. He is a national authority on early literacy and social emotional skills for preschoolers with disabilities. His work spans a range of areas including formative measurement of early literacy skills in preschoolers, evidenced-based practice, and the social behavior of young children; and working in partnership with community agencies to promote the translation of evidence-based intervention practices into settings serving the most vulnerable children and families
At the University of Minnesota, he is Professor of Educational Psychology and Child Psychology; Director of Community Engagement, Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota. He is also affiliated with the Institute on Community Integration (ICI), and the National Center for Progress Monitoring.
Besides the collaborative organizations at the University of Minnesota, Scott is currently a co-PI of the Center for Response to Intervention in Early Childhood, and Five Hundred Under Five, a community-based collaboration in North Minneapolis. In the past, he has been involved in the Early Childhood Research Institute on Mainstreaming; Early Childhood Research Institute on Substance Abuse; Early Childhood Research Institute on Measuring Growth and Development.
Scott is proud of his community-based work. Currently he is working on the Five Hundred Under Five project, an initiative designed to help children ages 0-5 in two north Minneapolis neighborhoods enter kindergarten ready to learn. He's happiest in his role in the fulfilling the true "land grant mission," as it plays out for the University of Minnesota, located in an urban environment.
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is one of seventeen divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) - the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
DEC is especially for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. DEC is dedicated to promoting policies and practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of children.
DEC and its members are committed to promoting parent-professional collaboration in all facets of planning, designing, and implementing early childhood intervention services. In addition, DEC advocates for policy, planning and best practice in prevention and intervention. DEC supports full access for young children with special needs and their families to natural settings and service delivery options. Respect for family values, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and family circumstance are integral considerations in DEC's prevention and intervention efforts. Finally, DEC supports those who work with or on behalf of infants and young children with special needs and their families. For more information, visit DEC’s web page at www.dec-sped.org.
Professor Bill Doherty (Department of Family Social Science) comments on the nationwide trend of parents living with an adult head of household.
Multigenerational living
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 18, 2008
Alum Dan Johnson (M.A., higher education administration, '90) has been named President and CEO of Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis.
Not-for-profit Catholic Eldercare is a community resource with a nearly quarter-century tradition of meeting the diverse needs of elders of all faiths. Catholic Eldercare provides affordable assisted-living and skilled nursing options, home health care, and adult daycare services for elders of all economic means.
Congratulations Dan!
In a recent USA Today article, Professor Mary Jo Kane (School of Kinesiology) discusses recommendations of the University's student athlete task force, which she co-chaired.
Minnesota task force aimed at student-athletes
USA Today (Va.) Nov. 19, 2008
The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) has launched seven new projects to improve health care, education, and community services for people with disabilities in Minnesota and nationwide.
Among them is a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research to study health care coordination for individuals with physical disabilities; a $500,000 subcontract funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to provide training that improves postsecondary education programs for students with developmental disabilities; and a $600,000 grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research for a multi-state study of service outcomes for people with developmental disabilities. For more information on ICI projects, visit their Web site.
Faculty, emeriti, students, and alumni from the human resource development (HRD) program in the Department of Work and Human Resource Education (WHRE) were well represented at the recent 7th International Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development (Asia Chapter) held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Faculty members Alexandre Ardichvili, Rosemarie Park, and Kenneth Bartlett, along with Professor Emeritus Gary McLean, presented papers. WHRE graduate students Suthinee Rurkkhum, Gary Meyer, Oranuch Pruetipibultham, and Robert Smith also presented research. In addition, 11 alumni from the CEHD HRD program were in attendance--many now faculty members at top HRD programs from Asia and around the world.
William Doherty, Ph.D., professor at the Univeristy of Minnesota Family Social Science department was quoted in the Star Tribune article on Multigenerational Living.
Star Tribune - Minneapolis St. Paul (Minn) Nov. 19, 2008
November 18, 2008
Assistant Professor Aaron Doering (Curriculum and Instruction) recently received the Crystal Award during the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's Annual Convention.
The Crystal Award recognizes scholars who demonstrate innovation and outstanding achievement in the practice of distance learning.
Congratulations, Aaron!
Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) research associate Deb Ingram is mentioned and pictured in another article on laptop initiatives in local public schools.
Study: laptops aid learning
Stillwater Gazette (Minn.) Nov. 14, 2008
Alum Ulf Bronas (Ph.D., 2007), a graduate in exercise physiology under Professor Art Leon, is also featured In the current issue of the University's Wellness Works magazine.
Bronas, now in the University's School of Nursing, is featured in the "In the Works" section on page 23 regarding his peripheral arterial disease (PAD) research with Leon.
Maureen Weiss, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology and co-director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, and David Goodman, professor of kinesiology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, B.C., received a $90,000 grant over three years from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
The award is for a proposal titled, "Changing Attitudes and Behaviors of Youth Hockey Players by Innovative Educational Interventions." The project seeks to reduce incidence of concussions among youth hockey players by educating youth about the impact of violent plays on incidence of injury and educating coaches and parents about how their actions influence players' attitudes and behaviors.
Congratulations Mo!
November 17, 2008
The School of Kinesiology and the Tucker Center are highly visible in the current issue of the University's Wellness Works magazine. Beth Lewis Ph.D., associate professor in Kinesiology has the feature article on pages 3-5 and Maureen Weiss Ph.D., The First Tee project is featured on page 21. In addition, Weiss is featured as a "Face of Wellness" on page 8.
The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) conducted a study on whether laptop programs have improved the quality of teaching and learning in participating junior high schools.
Junior high laptops may have improved teaching, learning, says university study
Stillwater Courier (Minn.) Nov. 17, 2008
Moira Petit, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Kinesiology, has been awarded an Obesity Consortium of Minnesota Pilot & Feasibility Award. The award was for her project titled “Bone and cardiovascular health in obese adolescents following bariatric surgery." The grant is in the amount of $50,000 over a two-year span.
A recent story on KARE 11 news featured the Stand Up for Learning project, which includes research conducted by Assistant Professor Beth Lewis and Associate Professor Donald Dengel (both from the School of Kinesiology).
Marine Elementary students are stand up learners
KARE-11 (Minn.) Nov. 13, 2008
The Stand Up for Learning project supports placing stand up desks in classrooms. According to project advocates, stand up desks help students stay focused in the classroom, offer improved body ergonomics, expel excess energy, improve handwriting, and allow for better oxygen flow to the brain. The desks are also being studied for increased caloric expenditure over traditional desks, which could help fight rising childhood obesity statistics.
For more information about the Stand Up for Learning project visit their Web site.
November 14, 2008
Kyla Wahlstrom, director of the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI), was quoted in a Star Tribune article on a local school district considering later school start times.
Later school start time could be beneficial for teens
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 13, 2008
November 13, 2008
Students, faculty members, and alumni from the learning technologies program (Department of Curriculum and Instruction) have recently given presentations and received several honors.
Professor Darwin Hendel, Assistant Professor David Weerts (both from the Department of Educational Policy and Administration), and Associate Dean Mary Bents were quoted in an article on President-Elect Obama's possible pick for Secretary of Education.
U.S. Secretary of Education pick still to be decided
MN Daily (Minn.) Nov. 10, 2008
Several students and faculty members in the learning technologies program (Department of Curriculum and Instruction) have recently published articles.
Article citations (learning technologies students and faculty are in bold):
The Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) recently announced that Insoon Han, a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology, was selected through a national competition to participate in the inaugural cohort of Doctoral Student Scholars in Special Education Research.
Ten Doctoral Student Scholars from across the United States will participate in a series of online seminars designed to foster connections among students at different universities and contribute to raising the standard of scholarship through sustained inquiry into the question, “What makes for excellence in special education research?� Seminars will be led by noted scholars recognized for making outstanding contributions to special education research and include: Dr. Karen Harris of Vanderbilt University, Dr. Bryan Cooke of the University of Hawaii, and Dr. Michael Coyne of the University of Connecticut.
All graduate students attending CEC’s 2009 Convention and Expo in Seattle, April 1-4, are welcome to attend the culminating seminar on April 3 dedicated to graduate student development in special education research. For more information, see the Web site: www.cecdr.org.
Associate Professor Virginia Solis Zuiker (Department of Family Social Science) is the 2008 Conference Chair at the national conference for the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPA). The conference will take place in Orange County, CA from November 19-21, 2008.
November 12, 2008
Family Social Science Associate Professor Virginia Solis Zuiker, Ph.D. is the 2008 Conference Chair at the National conference for Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPA) that takes place in Orange County, CA November 19-21, 2008.
Jeff Vogel reviewed literature from Family Social Science Professor William Doherty, PhD. discovering Doherty believes that sometimes couples and counselors who work with couples give up too soon on relationships.
Marriage counseling should not be a last resort
Port Clinton News Herald (Ohio) Nov. 11, 2008
November 10, 2008
Professor Marlene Stum's Yellow Pie Plate project is mentioned in an article on inheritance planning.
Advance planning can preempt inheritance squabbles
Washington Times (D.C.) Nov. 9, 2008
Professor Sharon Danes (Department of Family Social Science) has recently published several co-authored papers.
Marlene Stum is quoted in the Washington Times article Advance planning can pre-empt inheritance squabbles. She talks about finding a way to help family members make informed decisions about inheritance issues and "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?"
Bill Doherty is quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press Twincities.com article We cheat more, but that doesn't mean it hurts less
Alum Eunju Yoon and Associate Professor Michael Goh (both from the Department of Educational Psychology) and Richard Lee (Department of Psychology) recently published a study.
The study is titled "Acculturation, social connectedness, and subjective well being" and was published in Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, a refereed journal of the American Psychological Association.
Associate Professor Martha Bigelow (Curriculum and Instruction) published an editorial offering advice on how educate and engage Muslim students in Minnesota schools.
Educating Muslim students in Minnesota: The skill and the will
MinnPost (Minn.) Nov. 7, 2008
Alums Len Jennings and Vilma D’Rozario, Associate Professor Michael Goh, and Professor Tom Skovholt (all from the Department of Educational Psychology), along with Assistant Professor Ashley Sovereign of Argosy University, recently published a study.
The study is titled "Psychotherapy expertise in Singapore: A qualitative investigation" and was published in Psychotherapy Research. Psychotherapy Research is an interdisciplinary refereed journal that seeks to enhance the development, scientific quality, and social relevance of psychotherapy research and to foster the use of research findings in practice, education, and policy formulation.
Family social science professor Bill Doherty comments on a recent survey noting a rise in infidelity.
We cheat more, but that doesn't mean it hurts less
Pioneer Press (Minn.) Nov. 7, 2008
Associate Professor Michael Goh, alum Julie Koch, and Ph.D. student Sandra Sanger (all from the Department of Educational Psychology) recently published an invited book chapter.
The chapter is titled “Cultural intelligence in counseling psychology: Applications for multicultural counseling competence,� and appears in Soon Ang & Linn Van Dyne’s Handbook of Cultural Intelligence (M.E. Sharpe, 2008), a "state-of-the-science" summary of the body of knowledge about cultural intelligence and its relevance for managing diversity both within and across cultures.
November 5, 2008
Bob Utke, Mary Lindell, Susan Hupp, and Kristen McMaster (all from the Department of Educational Psychology) recently gave a presentation entitled “Research on Quality Personnel Preparation for Inclusive Settings: Building the Evidence Base." The presentation was delivered at the Teacher Education Division Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, held in Dallas, Texas on November 6.
Researchers and policy makers have called for improving the evidence base for teacher education practice. This presentation addresses approaches to research in the teacher preparation classroom. The featured research was conducted in sections of a class about exceptional education that were taken by undergraduate students preparing for general education-elementary licensure. The focus was on teacher candidate characteristics and instructional strategies focusing on teacher reflection that support their future professional development.
Mary Endorf (Ph.D. ’87) received the University’s Alumni Service Award for her volunteer service to the college and the University. The University's Alumni Association (UMAA) honored Mary and other top volunteers, groups, and events of the past year at a ceremony during Homecoming Week.
For more information about Mary, and to see her receive her award, visit her award recipient page.
November 4, 2008
Last night's event with Paul Rusesabagina, as well as the First Year Inquiry program in the Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning, were featured in a recent Minnesota Daily article.
Paul Rusesabagina speaks at U about making a difference
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Nov. 4, 2008
Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago presented an award on October 1 to Professor Oliver Williams (School of Social Work) and the Institute on Domestic Violence in the African-American Community (IDVAAC) in recognition of "IDVAAC’s outstanding research and national community dialogue on re-entry and domestic violence."
Congratulations to Oliver and everyone at IDVAAC!
November 3, 2008
Assistant Professor Ben Jacobs (Curriculum and Instruction) offers comment in a story on how teachers are using the nation's financial troubles to help students understand abstract economics concepts.
Schools turn economic crisis into lessons from real life
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 1, 2008
Amy Garrett Dikkers (EdPA) organized a symposium entitled "Leadership and Accountability: Perspectives of Stakeholders and Impact on Practice" for the University Council for Educational Administration's (UCEA) annual convention in Orlando, held October 30 to November 2.
Presenters were Amy Garrett Dikkers, based on a paper written with Christopher Johnstone (ICI), Kyla Wahlstrom (CAREI), David Johnson (ICI) and Karen Stout (ICI), and Susan Hasazi and Katharine Shepherd from the University of Vermont.
Ann Werner (EdPA), Amy Garrett Dikkers, and Kyla Wahlstrom also presented a paper entitled "Practitioners' Voices in Leadership Preparation: Increasing Authenticity and Improving Student Achievement" at the convention.
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