State Fair photos on CEHD Connect
Even though it's a little chilly this morning, you can still remember sunnier times by perusing photos of CEHD at the State Fair. Just visit CEHD Connect at http://cehdconnect.ning.com/.
September 08, 2008
September 04, 2008
Welcome Week video
The following video footage of Welcome Week, produced by University Relations, features incoming CEHD students. Enjoy!
August 12, 2008
A note (and video!) from Upward Bound
Dear University—CEHD Community:
Upward Bound (UB) is excited to share the following video with you. It's a 3-minute video posted on YouTube about the University’s (CEHD) TRiO Upward Bound college preparatory program. Specifically, the video highlights our summer program and the importance of quality summer learning opportunities for all students.
This video was created by award-winning film maker Jesse Roessler. Jesse generously gave of his time and talents to help us celebrate Johns Hopkins Summer Learning Day and enabled us to enter their video contest. (Every program that submitted a video has the chance to win two laptops!)
Please note that the video content also covers the expansion of this summer's Upward Bound curriculum to include Global Citizenship and Human Rights. We will be working to create even more opportunities for our students to expand their perspectives and gain cultural capital in the coming year.
Upward Bound would like to thank Karin Olson, Jesse Roessler and Fawn Wilderson-Legros for their assistance with the development of the Global Citizenship and Human Rights curriculum and the video.
Aloida
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Aloida Zaragoza
Director
Upward Bound
July 30, 2008
In pictures: Summer Literacy Fair
Free books, tamales, snow cones, and literacy games for families were the highlights of the Summer Literacy Fair, sponsored by the CEHD America Reads program and held on Sunday, July 20. In addition to the free treats, Isabell Monk O’Connor, well-known Guthrie actor, author, and educator, told stories to the more than 300 children and adults that attended. The Fair was held at Trinity Catholic School in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul and attracted many families whose first language is Spanish. The America Reads team wishes to thank all who volunteered or donated goodies to help make the fair such a success.
July 24, 2008
Alumni Golf Scramble in Photos
Last week's Alumni Society Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament was a rousing success! Check out these fun photos from the event.
(above) College Relations office administrator Sara Beyers and Alumni Society board member Sara Zoff (M.S.W. '04, social work) come to the rescue with beverages and snacks.
(above) The winning team poses for a photo with Goldy Gopher.
(above) Our volunteers were still all smiles after a hot day on the course.
Welcome Keith Vargo!
An announcement from Kyla Wahlstrom, director of the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI), and Rich Weinberg, director of the Center for Early Education and Development (CEED):
Together, CAREI and CEED are pleased to welcome Keith Vargo as our newly hired administrative director, whose work and position is now shared between our two centers. Keith comes to CEHD from the University’s Humphrey
Institute of Public Affairs, where he has worked for the past 14 years. He has a broad range of administrative experience, including budget forecasting and financial reporting, staff hiring and supervision, print and Web publication production and oversight, and event management. He has a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College and has completed graduate work in cultural anthropology here at the University.
We are excited to have Keith engage in the work of shaping the shared administration for our two centers, and hope that you will join us in welcoming him to our college and into the Continuous Quality Improvement Group (CQIG). Keith’s e-mail address is vargo001@umn.edu.
Welcome to the College, Keith!
July 16, 2008
ICI re-funded as Minnesota's UCEDD
The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) has been awarded renewed five-year, $2.6 million funding from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to continue operating as Minnesota's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Since 1985 ICI has been a federally-designated UCEDD (previously called University Affiliated Programs in Developmental Disabilities), one of 67 currently funded in the nation to carry out the UCEDD mission of "working to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities." For further information on UCEDDs visit www.aucd.org.
July 10, 2008
Updward Bound needs departments!
The College's Upward Bound (UB) STEP UP Program is looking for University departments to work with high school students from July 28 to August 22, 2008.
WHO: Upward Bound
WHAT: The Upward Bound STEP UP Program is a three- to four-week employment readiness program for high school UB students. There is NO fiscal cost to departments—youth wages are paid by the City of Minneapolis.
WHEN: UB STEP UP dates are Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 22, 2008.
WHY: This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to UB student work readiness & development and receive FREE assistance!
REQUIREMENT: Departments interested in working with UB STEP UP students must attend a required one-hour supervisor training session that will be held on Monday, July 21, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in 3 Appleby Hall. Departments must send two representatives.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Elizabeth Nelson, UB STEP UP coordinator, at echa0001@umn.edu or at (612) 624-0865.
University's Welcome Week schedule finalized
The schedule for University's debut Welcome Week has been finalized, program organizers announced today. This six-day student experience, required for all new degree-seeking freshmen, expands on previous programming designed to welcome new students to campus. It runs August 27 through September 2 on the University's Twin Cities campus. Read the full press release.
July 08, 2008
Turn your office into an art gallery!
The Weisman’s Art Rental Program lets you display art from the Weisman's collection in your home or office. Choose from more than 300 framed, ready-to-hang, original artworks available at the Weisman Store. Rental rates are affordable—only $40 per artwork for the whole year.
For more information, visit the Weisman Store, e-mail artrent@umn.edu, or call (612) 626-3389.
July 01, 2008
Norway officials visit CEHD
On June 30, Trond Febolden, Permanent Secretary of Norway's Ministry of Education and Linda Pederson, Vice Council for the Norwegian Consulate in Minneapolis, visited CEHD. Febolden is responsible for writing the white paper that will guide the reform of teacher education in Norway. During his visit, Febolden met with Carole Gupton and Bob Utke from the Preparation to Practice Group and Ruth Thomas, Tom Post, Aaron Doering, Terry Wyberg, Misty Sato, and Dee Tedick, all from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
During this official visit, the Norwegian delegation will also visit Hamline University, Augsburg College, and the Minnesota Department of Education. At the close of the visit, Febolden expressed interest in establishing formal collaborations between the Norwegian Ministry of Education and CEHD.
May 27, 2008
CASCW hosts statewide training
On April 16 the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) held its ninth annual interactive television (ITV) state-wide conference, "Children of Incarcerated Parents," featuring Dean Creasie Finney Hairston. This conference began with a presentation from Creasie Finney Hairston, M.S.S.A., Ph.D. —the dean and a professor of social work at Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dean Hairston’s current research and many of her publications focus on the impact of incarceration and reentry on families and children, and the impact of child welfare policies on children. She edited, with Cynthia Seymour, Children with Parents in Prison: Child Welfare Policy, Program, and Practice Issues (2001).
CASCW and CURA co-sponsor May event
On May 1 the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) and the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) co-sponsored a day-long conference called "Addressing the Best Interests of Children in Immigrant and Refugee Families: Rising to the Challenge." Speakers included Randy (Randolph) Capps, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, The Urban Institute; Tom Gillaspy, Minnesota State Demographer; Rowena Fong, Ed.D., MSW, University of Texas at Austin; and Sonia C. Velazquez, Vice-President, Children’s Division, American Humane Association.
March 26, 2008
MINCAVA Clearinghouse & Web site launch party
Over the past year the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) has been working to redesign its MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse. Last year the center had over 6.8 million hits and 1.1 million user sessions. To ensure a high level of quality for all users, MINCAVA engaged them in an evaluation of their site focused on usability and accessibility and implemented most of the suggestions that were received. Here are some of the major changes to the site:
- Content will now be organized by BOTH topic and type of material, allowing users to find both the material they were looking for and other items similar to it.
- A spotlight section on the main page will highlight the latest developments in the field, exciting news and legislation, or other important information relating to violence and abuse.
- Improved search feature will help users find information faster.
- Updated look and logo will increase visual appeal and accessibility.
Come and help MINCAVA celebrate their newly designed Web site. They'll be hosting a party on Wednesday, April 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Peters Hall Atrium to launch the new MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse. Come for food and fun with the MINCAVA staff, and to view the newly designed Web site.
February 22, 2008
NCEO finds students with disabilities improve after receiving same diploma as classmates
In a study of the nation's high school graduation requirements and diploma options, the University has found that some graduation policies may prevent students with disabilities from pursuing the same educational and life opportunities that their classmates have. A report on the study, "Revisiting Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options for Youth with Disabilities" from the College's National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO), recommends that schools nationwide reassess the underlying assumptions of their graduation requirements and ensure that students with disabilities have sufficient opportunities to learn the material presented on state exit exams.
Read the full press release.
January 30, 2008
New finance system coming in July 2008
The University is embarking upon a new Web-based financial tool July 1, 2008 using the PeopleSoft platform. The Enterprise Financial System (EFS), the culmination of five years of planning and coordination, is an effort to integrate a variety of University financial systems. With a new financial system, the University can expect a reduction in manual efforts and reliance on redundant systems. Improvements in processes, quality, and quantity of information will also occur.
January 17, 2008
Agreement provides commitment for ag ed major
A new agreement between CFANS and the College reaffirms the University’s commitment to students majoring in agricultural education.
Students who choose the major specialize either in agricultural leadership, training, and development; agricultural science and technology education; or natural and managed environmental education. Currently, about 90 students are enrolled in the major.
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January 11, 2008
Practice Notes available for download
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare would like to announce the release of the newest edition of Practice Notes, edited by Professor Esther Wattenberg (School of Social Work). Practice Notes is developed in collaboration between Center affiliates and public child welfare practitioners. It is intended as a reference for practitioners, linking research with best practices. If you would like to be added to the e-mail notification list, please contact the Center at cascw@umn.edu with "Subscribe to Practice Notes" in the subject line.
January 07, 2008
College receives $2 million endowed chair; Doering to fill
The College has received a $2 million gift commitment from alumnus Dan Huebner for the creation of the Bonnie Westby Huebner Endowed Chair in Education and Technology. The endowment fund will support faculty in the field of school-based learning, with a strong emphasis on the value of technology in education.
Aaron Doering will be the first faculty member to hold the chair. Aaron is an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and education director of GoNorth!, an adventure learning project for K-12 classrooms. Read the full press release here.
Congratulations, Aaron!
November 19, 2007
Faculty productivity index ranks several CEHD departments
The Chronicle of Higher Education recently published an article on the Faculty Productivity Index rankings produced by Academic Analytics. Our College's departments of Child Development and Educational Psychology were rated highly in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Disciplines. Our department of Family Social Science was rated highly in the Family, Consumer, and Human Sciences Disciplines.
"Faculty-productivity index offers surprises"
Chronicle of Higher Education (D.C.) Nov. 16, 2007
October 29, 2007
Another year, another successful Education Minnesota!
On October 18 the College exhibited at the Education Minnesota conference, the annual gathering for the state's largest education organization. Our booth was decked out with colorful banners, a new display panel, and updated brochures courtesy of the College's new visual identity.
Over the course of the conference the College booth drew a lot of attention from participants, thanks to appearances by Dean Bailey, Goldy Gopher, and two polar huskies from the Go North! adventure learning program (including adorable five-month-old puppy Sunrise!). As exhibition coordinator and student services print communications specialist Roxi Rejali notes, "Word of mouth spread the news, and teachers and exhibitors made special trips to our side of the conference floor to check out our space." Roxi was also gracious enough to take some photographs at the event, which are posted below. Enjoy!
October 19, 2007
Sport Business Institute formed
The University announced today the formation of the Sport Business Institute housed in the School of Kinesiology.
The Sport Business Institute’s mission is to provide clients in the sport industry with business consulting and research services overseen by Kinesiology sport management faculty, while allowing sport management students to apply current sport management theory and practices and to conduct research in the context of real-world experiences. The Sport Business Institute is the vision of Lecturer Rayla Allison, J.D., the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute. Professor Mary Jo Kane, director of the School of Kinesiology, says “We are proud to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking initiative.�
October 17, 2007
FIPSE award for University Northside Partnership
A $750,000 Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) grant was awarded to Senior Vice President Robert Jones and Associate Vice President Geoffrey Maruyama (professor, educational psychology), Co-Principal Investigators, to develop collaborations on the North side of Minneapolis as part of the University of Minnesota's Northside Partnership. The three-year grant, which begins in November, will be used to develop a new Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center (UROC) as a model of how urban research and land-grant universities can be more strategic, deliberate, and effective in their efforts to help urban communities resolve complex problems. The new UROC model will be adapted from the successful Research and Outreach Center model that has served primarily rural communities and is based upon a long-term University of Minnesota presence in the communities being served. It is designed to form long-term partnerships that are sustainable and jointly address key issues identified by the Northside community. Based upon extensive community input the first areas of concentration for the University and its community partners will be health, education, and economic development.
September 18, 2007
Taylor, MCRR help educators improve reading instruction
Central Elementary School in the Central Public School District has begun a year-long initiative to improve reading instruction with the help of experts at the College's Minnesota Center for Reading Research (MCRR). The school district serves Cologne, Hamburg, and Norwood Young America. Central Elementary was awarded one of five competitive grants statewide from the Minnesota Department of Education last spring. The grant provides a framework for job-embedded professional development for all educators who teach reading in kindergarten through third grade at Central Elementary.
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September 17, 2007
CEUs on a stick prove tasty to professionals
This year the School of Social Work devised an innovative plan for reaching out to professionals: Provide convenient continuing education units (CEUs) with a State Fair twist. The result? The first annual offering of "CEUs on a stick" from August 27 through August 29.
The concept of CEUs on a stick was the product of two years of brainstorming in Social Work's Continuing Education committee. The event featured several two-hour workshops spread across three days, organized to mirror the themed days of the Minnesota State Fair: Children and Adolescents Day, Diversity Day, and Direct Practice with Adults Day. The workshops were created free of charge by members of the Social Work faculty.
Since costs for the event were kept relatively low, the department was able to offer a free ticket to the State Fair to all registered attendees. Participants were able to attend workshops in the morning or early afternoon, then take a brief walk over from Peters Hall to the State Fair grounds for some fun and food.
Over 200 social work professionals registered for the workshop series, more than twice the number expected. Field Coordinator MJ Gilbert, one of the event's organizers, says this year was just the beginning. "We've learned so much. We're hoping this is just a jumping off point for what we have to offer the practice community."
September 12, 2007
PLAYS launches on October 2
Minnesota PLAYS(TM) (Parents Learning About Youth Sports), a program to help combat the potential downsides of youth sport, will launch on October 2 to Eagan parents of first- and second-grade students as part of a community collaboration among the University of Minnesota Youth Sport Research Consortium (MNYSRC), the Eagan Athletic Association (EAA), and School District 196. The MNYSRC is comprised of faculty and researchers across the University whose work deals with youth sports and Minnesota families and communities. Nicole LaVoi, associate director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, is a co-developer of the program.
Help design a community!
The University of Minnesota is hosting six listening sessions in September to gather ideas and input for a new community being planned on the site of the University of Minnesota Outreach, Research, and Education (UMore) Park. Located in Dakota County, near Rosemount, Minnesota, UMore Park includes 5,000 acres of land owned by the University. Following studies of how best to use the land, the University’s Board of Regents charged the University to initiate a concept master planning process to guide the development of a new community at UMore Park. The vision is to create a University-founded, culturally rich, diverse community of twenty to thirty thousand people, to be undertaken over a 25- to 30-year period.
Each listening session will be held from 5:00 to 7:15 p.m. Topics, dates, locations, and other details about the listening sessions are online at www.umorepark.umn.edu. Because a light meal will be served, RSVPs are appreciated. Registrations can be made online or by calling (612) 626-3976.
People who are unable to attend the sessions may provide input by submitting their comments at www.umorepark.umn.edu.
August 29, 2007
New documentary on Katrina and Rita available from ICI
Title: Higher Ground: The Role of Direct Support Professionals During and After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Description: When Hurricane Katrina struck the city of New Orleans on August 29, 2005, hundreds of people with developmental disabilities were displaced. Roads were severely crowded or impassable. Cellphones didn’t work. Many didn’t know where their family members were. And yet direct support professionals stayed with those they supported and made sure everyone was evacuated to higher ground. For months these dedicated women and men, working long hours for low pay, put others before themselves, providing care and support with improvised resources. For these heroes of New Orleans, being a direct support professional is much more than a job.
Produced for Volunteers of America by the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota. Funding provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and ANCOR.
August 16, 2007
ICI launches "Changing Landscapes"
Art created by individuals with disabilities will soon grace the walls of the Institute on Community Integration (ICI) as part of “Changing Landscapes: The Visiting Artists with Disabilities Project." The year-long project, funded by a $1,500 grant from CEHD, will feature artwork on loan from three community organizations that support artists with disabilities: Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Partnership Resources, Inc., and Courage Center. On September 17 an opening reception will mark the unveiling of the first collection of artwork to be displayed at ICI through support from the collegewide grant competition titled, “Building Art Building Community" sponsored by the College Multicultural and Diversity Committee to support multicultural/diverse public art in the College.
July 25, 2007
How can we support interdisciplinarity in higher ed.?
An interesting article in Inside Higher Ed discusses various obstacles and approaches to incorporating inderdisciplinarity in higher education. The University is heading up a new consortium of several research universities to address the issue.
What do you think, readers? This subject is especially important to us, seeing as one of our College's three Ms is "multidisciplinarity." How can we create interdisciplinary work in our College and in the University in general?
July 18, 2007
New center for CEED
A new Assessment and Training Center (ATC) has been launched at the Center for Early Education and Development (CEED). ATC meets a unique need in the early childhood community, providing training on the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools that early childhood programs can use to assess their quality and make informed decisions for quality improvement. ATC will also work directly with early childhood programs to provide the content-based training needed to achieve their quality goals. Tracy Bradfield Morgan (pictured left) has been appointed as Project Coordinator of ATC, and Katie Holmen (pictured right) serves as Training Coordinator.
June 27, 2007
CEHD wins Service Improvement Fund grant
CEHD recently received one of the University's Service Improvement Fund (SPIF) grants. The College will use the grant to create an enrollment management tool.
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