The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Ian M. Macfarlane
in partial fulfillment of requirements for the PhD in Educational Psychology, a thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Anxiety's Effect on the Experience of Supervision of Genetic Counseling Students
Wednesday, April 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
10 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Thomas Skovholt, chair
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, adviser
Professor Salina Renninger
Professor Bonnie LeRoy
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Wendi M. Schirvar
in partial fulfillment of requirements for the PhD in Educational Psychology, a thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Investigating Social Competencies in Students with High Intelligence
Tuesday, April 23
3:30-4:30 p.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor William Bart, chair
Professor Scott McConnell, adviser
Professor Sherri Turner
Professor Geoffrey Maruyama
The College of Education and Human Development is pleased to announce that the Spring 2013 commencement exercises will be held on Thursday, May 16, at 1:00 PM in Mariucci Arena. The Educational Psychology Department will host a reception before the commencement ceremony.
All active students will receive an email early in March inviting them to commencement. To be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony, MA and SC students must have submitted their degree program forms; PhD students must have submitted the thesis planning panel form.
Be sure to RSVP by April 25.
We are pleased to announce that the Educational Psychology Department is allocating funds for reimbursement of student travel this year. Award amounts will be up to $250 per student per year.
To qualify for these funds:
• You must be an active Educational Psychology graduate student.
• You must travel to and present at a national or international conference or professional meeting.
• Your faculty advisor must approve the travel.
Please note that these funds may not be used for state or regional conferences nor can they be used for training or workshop participation.
To receive reimbursement, you must submit all of the following to the staff member in your area:
There are other sources for student travel funding. Check with Grad SEHD (http://www.tc.umn.edu/~gradsehd/index_files/Page517.htm) and Council of Graduate Students (http://www.cogs.umn.edu/awards.html)
Kathy Walter will be out of the office June 14-30. Please plan ahead as service will be limited during that time.
If you will be defending your dissertation during that time, be sure to contact Kathy. She will work with you to make sure that the required paperwork has been submitted to the Graduate School.
If you have questions or concerns, be sure to contact her at 612 624 1698 or kwalter@umn.edu
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Jiyoon Park
in partial fulfillment of requirements for the PhD in Educational Psychology, a thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Developing and Validating an Instrument to Measure College Students Inferential Reasoning: An Argument-based Approach to Validation
Monday, April 30, 2012
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
250J Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Rodriquez, chair
Professor Joan Garfield, co-adviser
Professor Robert delMas, co-adviser
Professor Tamara Moore
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Anica Bowe
in partial fulfillment of requirements for the PhD in Educational Psychology, a thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
A Cross-cultural Comparison of Predictors of Achievement amongst Caribbean Students: Attitudes and Behaviors that May Explain the Achievement Gap between Girls and Boys in the English-speaking Caribbean
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
10:30-11:30 a.m.
325 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Robert delMas, chair
Professor Frances Lawrenz,-adviser
Professor Leah McGuire
Professor Roger Johnson
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Kathleen Joachim
in partial fulfillment of requirements for the PhD in Educational Psychology, a thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
The Relationship between Negative Life Events as Measured by Family Experiences and the Working Alliance
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
2:00-3:00 p.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Goh, chair
Professor Thomas Skovholt,-adviser
Professor Thomas Hummel
Professor Jodi Dworkin
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Cacy Capel-Miranda
in partial fulfillment of requirements for the PhD in Educational Psychology, a thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Portrait of the Master Genetic Counselor: A Qualitative Investigation of Expertise in Genetic Counseling
Monday, May 7, 2012
10:00-11:00 a.m.
250J Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Goh, chair
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach,-adviser
Professor Matthew Hanson
Professor Bonnie LeRoy
The College of Education and Human Development is pleased to announce that the Spring 2012 commencement exercises will be held on Thursday, May 10, at 7:00 PM in Mariucci Arena. The Educational Psychology Department will host a reception before the commencement ceremony.
All students will receive an email early in March inviting them to commencement. You will need to reply by April 27.
To be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony, MA and SC students must have submitted their degree program forms; PhD students must have submitted the thesis proposal and thesis planning panel forms.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Viveca Pinto
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Promoting Transfer of Peer Assisted Learning Strategies
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
9:30-10:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Asha Jitendra, chair
Professor Kristen McMaster, co-adviser
Professor Stanley Deno, co-adviser
Professor Paul van den Broek
Professor Christine Espin
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Catherine Close
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
An Exploratory Technique for Finding the Q-matrix for the DINA Model
In Cognitive Diagnostic Assessment: Combining Theory with Data
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
8:30-9:30 a.m.
250J Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Rodriquez, chair
Professor Mark Davison, co-adviser
Professor Ernest Davenport, co-adviser
Professor Singdhansu Chatterjee
Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 2. The Educational Psychology Department instituted this annual event in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal of disciplined inquiry.
Proposal forms are available at http://www.cehd.umn.edu/edpsych/forms/default.html. Submit proposals to Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu) by Monday, January 30.
The University has several privately-funded graduate fellowships for 2012-2013. Applications and instructions are available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/endowed/index.html. All applications are due by no later than 12 noon, Thursday, December 1, 2011. Note that the Eva O. Miller fellowship may be of particular interest to Educational Psychology students.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Aimee Arikian
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Who Does Not Return for Community Eating Disorder Treatment? An Examination of Personality, Eating Disorder and Situational Variables Measured at Initial Evaluation
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
12:00-1:00 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Kay Herting Wahl, chair
Professor Thomas Hummel, adviser
Professor John Romano, adviser
Professor Scott Crow
There is a new online process for graduate students who need to request registration exceptions. Registration exceptions are defined as: adding courses or changing grade basis after the second week of the term; dropping courses after the eighth week; and registering for more than 18 credits in a term.
If you need to make changes to your registration after the deadline, go to http://www.onestop.umn.edu/special_for/graduate_students.html.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Charles Fehr
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Analysis of Two Randomized Field Trials Testing the Effects of Online Vocabulary Instruction on Vocabulary Test Scores
Thursday, September 1, 2011
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
108 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Professor Kristen McMaster, chair
Professor Jay Samuels,adviser
Professor Mark Davison, adviser
Professor Karen Mesce
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Sarah Carlson
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effects of Questioning During and After Reading on Inference Generation
between Skilled and Less-skilled Comprehenders
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
1:30-2:30 p.m.
250J Education Science Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Charles Fletcher, chair
Professor Kristen McMaster,adviser
Professor Paul van den Broek, adviser
Professor Sashank Varma
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Michael Mensink
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Influence of Prereading and Recall Instructions on Attention and Memory for Scientific Seductive Text
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
1:00-2:00 p.m.
10 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Mark Davison, chair
Professor Jay Samuels,adviser
Professor Paul van den Broek, adviser
Professor David Rapp
Professor Sashank Varma
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Chayut Piromsombat
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Differential Item Functioning in Computerized Adaptive Testing: Can CAT Self-adjust Enough?
Friday, August 19, 2011
1:00-2:00 p.m.
320 Education Science Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor David Weiss, chair
Professor Ernest Davenport,advisor
Professor Mark Davison
Professor Robert delMas
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Virginia Clinton
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effects of Interest on Inference Generation While Reading
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
10:00-11:00 a.m.
330 Education Science Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Mark Davison, chair
Professor Paul van den Broek, co-advisor
Professor Sashank Varma, co-advisor
Professor Charles Fletcher
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the final oral dissertation presentation by
Chia-Chen Tu
in partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
An Exploration of Sexual Trauma Therapists' Experience of Vicarious Trauma: Knowledge, Coping Strategies and Motivation Factors in Continuing Their Work
Thursday, August 4, 2011
10:00-11:00 a.m.
320 Education Science Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, chair
Professor Kay Herting Wahl,advisor
Professor Salina Renninger
Professor Harriet Haynes
We will not be able to process forms that require DGS signature from July 18-28. Please have all forms in by July 14 so that we have time for processing.
If you have questions, contact Kathy Walter.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Jennifer Hall-Land
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Chronic Social Isolation, Risk, and Protective Factors in Adolescence: A Longitudinal Study
Friday, May 27, 2011
9:30-10:30 a.m.
330 Education Science Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Matthew Burns, chair
Professor Sandra Christenson, advisor
Professor Annie Hansen
Professor Marla Eisenberg
Kathy Walter will be out of the office May 23 through June 8. Please plan ahead as service will be limited during that time.
If you will be defending your dissertation during that time, be sure to contact Kathy. She will work with you to make sure that the required paperwork has been submitted to the Graduate School.
If you have questions or concerns, be sure to contact her at 612 624 1698 or kwalter@umn.edu
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Heeyeon Lee
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Interpretation of Ambiguous Emotional Cues of Children With Developmental Cognitive Disabilities and Its Relations to Their Social Skills
Thursday, March 24, 2011
1:30-3:30 p.m.
250J Education Science Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Frank Symons, chair
Professor Susan Hupp, advisor
Professor Kristen McMaster
Professor Lee Galda
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Gina Johnson
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
A Consideration of Issues Related to the Confirmatory Factor Analysis Of the Evaluation Use and Evaluation Involvement Scales
Friday, March 25, 2011
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
325 Education Science Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Jean King, chair
Professor Frances Lawrenz, advisor
Professor Robert delMas
Professor Michael Rodriquez
The College of Education and Human Development is pleased to announce that the Spring 2011 commencement exercises will be held on Thursday, May12, at 7:00 PM in Mariucci Arena.
Students who intend to participate in the Spring 2011 commencement ceremony must submit the Commencement Attendance Approval form to Kathy Walter (250B EdSciB or kwalter@umn.edu) by Friday, February 25.
MA and SC students must have submitted their degree program forms in order for the form to be approved; PhD students must have submitted the thesis proposal and thesis planning panel forms.
Kathy Walter, assistant to the DGS, will be out of the office the week of February 21. She will, however, be working off-campus and will respond to emails and phone messages during that time.
If you have forms that need to be submitted during that time, please email Kathy (kwalter@umn.edu) and attach forms as PDFs. It's not necessary to send commencement attendance forms; those can just be left in Kathy's mailbox in 250 EdSciB.
You can leave phone messages at 612 624 1698. If you need to talk to a staff member right away, you can call the front desk in 250 EdSciB at 612 624 6083.)
Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 4. The Educational Psychology Department instituted this annual event in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal of disciplined inquiry.
Proposal forms are available at http://www.cehd.umn.edu/edpsych/forms/default.html. Submit proposals to Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu) by Wednesday, February 2.
December 15: Deadline for submitting request for summer/fall student travel funds
December 20: Degree programs due
December 24-January 2: University winter closure
January 17: University closed for Martin Luther King Day; last day to register without paying late fee
January 18: Spring semester begins
January 28: Internal deadline for Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship
February 2: Grad Student Research Day proposals due
March 4: Graduate Student Research Day
The University will be closed from December 24 through January 2. Office staff will not be available during that time. Faculty and P&A staff will be working off-site Dec. 28-30. Students should not come to campus during that time.
For more information, see University Winter Closure.
Note: Kathy Walter will be also be out of the office December 22 and 23.
Interested in getting involved in the Council of Graduate Students? Ed Psych needs a student representative who will attend monthly meetings and send brief reports to their fellow students. The first meeting is on Wednesday, September 29, at 5:00 in The Whole at Coffman.
If you are interested in serving, please contact Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu). If more than one person expresses interest, we'll hold an election.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Stacy Danov
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Using Functional Analysis Methodology to Evaluate Neuroleptic Medication Effects on Positively and Negatively Reinforced Several Problem Behavior
Friday, September 3, 2010
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Jennifer McComas, chair
Professor Frank Symons, advisor
Professor Susan Hupp
Professor Travis Thompson
Professor Raymond Tervo
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Tatsuya Hirai
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Personal and Professional Characteristics of Japanese Master Therapists: A Qualitative Investigation on Expertise in Psychotherapy and Counseling in Japan
Friday, August 20, 2010
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Thomas Skovholt, chair
Professor Michael Goh, advisor
Professor Kay Thomas
Professor Josef Mestenhauser
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Juihsien Kao
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Walking in Your Patient's Shoes: An Investigation of Genetic Counselor Empathy in Clinical Practice
Thursday, July 22, 2010
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Bonnie LeRoy, chair
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, advisor
Professor Salina Renninger
Professor Matthew Hanson
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Jason Wolff
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
An Examination of Avoidance Extinction Procedures in Treatment of Maladaptive Higher-order Repetitive Behavior in Autism
Monday, June 21, 2010
2:00-3:00 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Jennifer McComas, chair
Professor Susan Hupp, advisor
Professor Frank Symons, advisor
Professor Joe Reichle
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Pey-Yan Liou
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Cross-national Comparisons of the Association between Student Motivation for Learning Mathematics and Achievement Linked with School Contexts: Results from TIMSS 2007
Monday, June 21, 2010
2:00-3:00 p.m.
250J Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Robert delMas, chair
Professor Frances Lawrenz, advisor
Professor Ernest Davenport, advisor
Professor Michael Davern
Kathy Walter will be out of the office June 16-30. Please keep these dates in mind if you have forms that require DGS approval.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Maria Pabon
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Ethnic Identity Development in Latino Youth: A Meta Analysis of Research
Thursday, June 10, 2010
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Rodriguez, chair
Professor Geoffrey Maruyama, advisor
Professor David W. Johnson
Professor Marti Gonzales
The Graduate School is pleased to announce that the Spring 2010 commencement exercises will be held on Friday May 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM in Northrop Auditorium.
Students who intend to participate in the Spring 2010 Commencement Ceremony must submit the Commencement Attendance Approval form to Kathy Walter by Wednesday, February 24. In addition to this form, MA and SC students must have submitted their degree program in order to participate; PhD students must have submitted the Thesis Proposal and Prospectus forms.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Cheryl Videen
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Longitudinal Look at Student Achievement and Psychological Engagement
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
1:00-2:00 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Mark Davison, chair
Professor Geoffrey Maruyama, advisor
Professor Sandra Christenson
Professor Kyla Wahlstrom
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation Presentation by
Amy Mahlke
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Does Systematic Miscue Analysis Explain Variance in Struggling Readers' Oral Reading Proficiency?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
2:30-3:30 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Susan Hupp, chair
Professor Kristen McMaster, advisor
Professor Theodore Christ
Professor Scott McConnell
The Graduate School is pleased to announce that the Fall 2009 commencement exercises will be held on Friday, December 14 at 1:00 PM in Northrop Auditorium.
Students who intend to participate in the Fall 2009 Commencement Ceremony must submit the Commencement Attendance Approval form to Kathy Walter by Monday, September 28. MA and SC students must have submitted their degree program forms in order for the form to be approved; PhD students must have submitted the thesis proposal and thesis planning panel forms.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Rebecca Pierce
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Online Peer Collaboration: Teachers Supporting Each Other's Instructional Use of CBM Data
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Frances Lawrenz, chair
Professor Kristen McMaster, advisor
Professor Stanley Deno
Professor Christine Espin
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Christine Peper
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Examining the Reliability and Validity of a Self-Determination Assessment for Transition Planning
Monday, August 31, 2009
4:00-5:00 p.m.
250J Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Susan Hupp, chair
Professor Stanley Deno, advisor
Professor Kristen McMaster, advisor
Professor Frank Symons
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Suzanne Russ
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Identity Relativity: Linking Stereotype Threat and Social Comparison as Parallel Processes
Thursday, July 23, 2009
1:00-2:00 p.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Harwell, chair
Professor Geoffrey Maruyama, advisor
Professor David W. Johnson, advisor
Professor Teresa Swartz
Professor Mark Snyder
Kathy Walter will be out of the office June 12-30. Please keep these dates in mind if you have forms that require DGS approval.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Insoon Han
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Reading Instruction for English Language Learners in Elementary Grades: Converging Evidence from Meta-Analysis
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
9:00-10:00 a.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Geoffrey Maruyama, chair
Professor Kristen McMaster, advisor
Professor Christine Espin
Professor Lori Helman
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Nicole Skaar
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Development of the Adolescent Exploratory And Risk Behavior Rating Scale
Thursday, June 11, 2009
10:00-11:00 a.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Harwell, chair
Professor Theodore Christ, co-advisor
Professor Sandra Christenson, c-advisor
Professor Marti Gonzalez
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Cheryl Bemel
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effect of Small Learning Communities on Indicators of Student Progress
Thursday, June 18, 2009
9:00-10:00 a.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Matthew Burns, chair
Professor Theodore Christ, co-advisor
Professor Sandra Christenson, co-advisor
Professor Kyla Wahlstrom
Stacy Danov, Special Education, was awarded the Graduate School's 2009-2010 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. Frank Symons is her advisor.
Chia-Chen Tu, CSPP, received this year's College of Education and Human Development Hauge Fellowship. Kay Herting Wahl is her advisor.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Chee Soon Tan
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
An Examination of the Relationships between Teachers’ General Attributions, Specific Attributions for Reading Difficulties and Treatments
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Room 10 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Jennifer York-Barr, chair
Professor James Ysseldyke, advisor
Professor Sandra Christenson
Professor Michael Goh
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Jessica Shryack
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Structure of Virtue: An Empirical Approach
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Room 240 Burton
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Harwell, chair
Professor William Bart, co-advisor
Professor David W. Johnson, co-advisor
Professor Joan Patterson
Professor Auke Tellegen
Students, scholars, families and friends! Mark your calendars for this get-together to celebrate the end of the academic year 2008/09 and congratulate all those graduating from their programs. Great food! Have your souvenir picture taken with Goldy Gopher! View the enlargements of the awesome ISSS Photo Contest winners on display! (Check them out on the website as well: http://www.isss.umn.edu:80/isssalbum/PContest/pc-default.html)
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Place: Weisman Art Museum
No reservation required.
(Please note that this special exciting and fun event is on THURSDAY, NOT FRIDAY!)
The Graduate Student Service and Progress Office (316 JohH) will be closed this Friday, May 8 for the Commencement Ceremony. Limited service will be provided in the Graduate Admissions Office (309 JohH).
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Kimberly Zahm
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
A Qualitative Investigation of Genetic Counselor Professional Development
Thursday, May 7, 2009
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Room 320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Thomas Skovholt, chair
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, advisor
Professor Caroline Burke
Professor Bonnie LeRoy
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Devjani Banerjee-Stevens
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Critical Incidents in the Identity Development Of Second-Generation South Asian Women
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Room 325 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Thomas Skovholt, chair
Professor Michael Goh, advisor
Professor Salina Renninger
Professor Rashne Jehangir
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Alisha Wackerle-Hollman
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effects of Progress Monitoring and Consultation on Emergent Literacy Performance as Measured by the Individual Growth and Development Indicators
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Room 250J Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Matthew Burns, chair
Professor Scott McConnell, advisor
Professor Kristen McMaster
Professor Joe Reichle
The Educational Psychology Department will be hosting a commencement brunch for graduating students and their guests on Friday, May 8, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., in the Education Science Building. This event will celebrate our students who are completing their degrees.
Invitations have been emailed to students who will be participating in commencement ceremonies, have applied to graduate, or who have graduated since fall semester. If you have not received an invitation but fit into one of these groups, please contact Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu or 624-1698) and she'll make sure you receive one.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Philippe Gaillard
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Evaluating the Assumption of Homogeneity of Variance via Equivalence Testing
Monday, April 20, 2009
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Room 320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Kristen McMaster, chair
Professor Michael Rodriguez, advisor
Professor Robert delMas
Professor Shawn Curley
The Graduate School is pleased to announce that the Spring 2009 commencement exercises will be held on Friday May 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM in Northrop Auditorium.
Students who intend to participate in the Spring 2009 Commencement Ceremony must submit the Commencement Attendance Approval Form to Kathy Walter by Thursday, Feburary 26. In addition to this form, MA and SC students must have submitted their degree program in order to participate; PhD students must have submitted the Thesis Proposal and Prospectus forms.
Each year the Graduate School awards Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships to outstanding final-year PhD candidates. The award provides support so that recipients can devote full-time effort to research and writing of the dissertation. The award includes a stipend of $22,500, academic year tuition for up to 14 thesis credits, and subsidized health insurance through the graduate assistant plan.
This competition requires nomination by the graduate program. The Graduate School informs programs of the number of nominations they are allowed for both the new student and doctoral dissertation fellowships. Programs are required to decide how many incoming students they will nominate and how many nominations they will reserve for doctoral dissertation fellowships. The Ed Psych Graduate Advisory Committee will decide how those nominations will be divided at their January meeting
If you will meet the eligibility requirements outlined below and think you may submit a proposal for the award, please notify Kathleen Walter (kwalter@umn.edu; 250 Ed Sci Bldg) by Friday, January 9. The Graduate Advisory Committee will review the pool of applicants and determine how many nominations will be held for the doctoral dissertation fellowship. You do not need to submit a proposal at this time; February 9 will be the deadline for proposals. Note that written and oral prelims and must be completed and the thesis proposal submitted by February 9. Details about the internal nomination process will be sent following the January 14 GAC meeting. NOTE: Only students who indicate their interest in this award by the January 9 deadline will be considered for nomination. (For more information on proposals and the nomination process, see http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/ddf/DDFNomineeApplication2009.doc.)
Eligible students must have:
• passed written and oral prelim exams by February 9, 2009
• an approved degree program on file in the Graduate School
• all program coursework completed (including internships and practica) by the end of spring semester 2009
• a thesis proposal submitted by February 9, 2009
• no incompletes in official program coursework from a prior term on transcript by March 13, 2009
• plan to graduate by the end of spring 2010 (or no later than fall 2010)
• notified Kathy Walter of their interest in this award by January 9, 2009
Please note that the award is intended for students who, typically, will be entering their fifth or sixth year of graduate study, having entered the Graduate School in fall 2004 or later with a bachelor’s degree (or 2006 or later with a master’s degree). Students who entered before this date are eligible, but the program will be required to provide an explanation of individual circumstances that led to a lengthier program of study.
Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, February 13. The Educational Psychology Department instituted this annual event in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal of disciplined inquiry.
Proposal forms are available at http://cehd.umn.edu/EdPsych/forms/GSRDProposal.doc. Submit proposals to Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu) by Monday, January 5.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Katie Jalma
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Women’s Friendship Dissolution, a Qualitative Study
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Room 330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, chair
Professor John Romano, advisor
Professor Kay Herting Wahl
Professor Nicki Crick
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Xiaoqing Du
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Examining Three Types of Correctional Feedback about Errors in Mechanics and Grammar in Students
with Writing Difficulties in Grades 4-8
Friday, December 12, 2008
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Room 330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Stanley Deno, chair
Professor Christine Espin, advisor
Professor Kristen McMaster
Professor Susan Rose
Professor Susan Hupp
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Anne Betzner
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Pragmatic and Dialectic Mixed Method Approaches: An Empirical Comparison
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
10:30-11:30 a.m
Room 320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Harwell, chair
Professor Frances Lawrenz, advisor
Professor Robert delMas
Professor Debra Ingram
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Jaehyun Cho
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
A Validation of the Korean Version of the Minnesota Self-Determination Scales (K-MSDS) for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
8:30-9:30 a.m
Room 320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor David R. Johnson, chair
Professor Susan Hupp, co-advisor
Professor Susan Rose, co-advisor
Professor Brian Abery
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Pahoua Yang
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
A Phenomenological Study of the Coming Out Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Hmong
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
2:00-2:30 p.m.
Room 320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor John Romano, chair
Professor Michael Goh, advisor
Professor Kay Herting Wahl
Professor Zha Blong Ziong
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Julie Yaekel Black Elk
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
American Indian Vietnam Combat Veterans: How Out of Home Placement and Having a Veteran Primary Care Giver Are Associated with Features and Symptoms of Trauma
Monday, November 24, 2008
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Room 320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, chair
Professor Sherri Turner, advisor
Professor Jay Samuels
Professor Jane Hoveland
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Chin-Chih Chen
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Predictors and Development Patterns of Social/Behavioral Problems for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities
Friday, November 21, 2008
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Room 320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Jennifer McComas, chair
Professor Frank Symons, advisor
Professor Stanley Deno
Professor Scott McConnell
Professor Arthur Reynolds
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Robert Jorczak
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effects of Task Characteristics on Higher-Order Learning In Online Collaborative Learning
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Room 325 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor William Bart, chair
Professor Robert Tennyson, advisor
Professor Anthony Pellegrini
Professor Roger Johnson
November 17 -- Internal deadline for William Stout & Thomas Wallace Fellowship
December 1 -- Graduate School deadline for endowed fellowships
January 2 -- Grad Student Research Day proposals due
February 13 -- Grad Student Research Day
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Nicole Bottsford-Miller
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Consistency between Classroom and Testing Accommodations and their Impact on Achievement for Elementary and Middle School Students with Disabilities: A Cross-sectional Study
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Room 10 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Harwell, chair
Professor Sandra Christenson, advisor
Professor David R. Johnson
Professor Martha Thurlow
An Introduction to APA Documentation & Editorial Style
Learn the basics of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) documentation and editorial style through discussion, handouts, and exercises.
This workshop is offered twice:
Thursday, October 2
2:00–3:00 pm
Wilson Library, room S30C
West Bank Campus
Thursday, October 9
2:00–3:00 pm
Magrath Library, room 81
St Paul Campus
Register now online at (www.writing.umn.edu/sws/workshops.htm). Seating is limited.
Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, February 13. The Educational Psychology Department instituted this annual event in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal of disciplined inquiry.
Proposals will be due on Friday, January 2. Proposal forms are available at http://cehd.umn.edu/EdPsych/forms/GSRDProposal.doc.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Mayuko K. Simon
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Comparison of Concurrent and Separate Multidimensional IRT Linking of Item Parameters
Friday, September 19, 2008
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
225E Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Ernest Davenport, chair
Professor Mark Davison, advisor
Professor Michael Rodriguez
Professor Charles Geyer
Professor David Weiss
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Jessica Cherne
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Effects of Praise on Student Behavior in the Classroom
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
225E Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Matthew Burns, chair
Professor Jennifer McComas, advisor
Professor LeAnne Johnson
Professor Gail Peterson
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Amy Mayer
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Trust in the Evaluator-Client Relationship
Monday July 28, 2008
10:00-11:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Norman Chervany, chair
Professor Frances Lawrenz, advisor
Professor Joan Garfield, advisor
Professor Robert delMas
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Michelle Trotter
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Effects of Participation in a Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program on College Students’ Psychological Well-being
Thursday, July 10, 2008
10:00-11:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Goh, chair
Professor Thomas Skovholt, advisor
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach
Professor Mary Jo Kreitzer
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Kathleen Seifert
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Relative Effects of Reading Interventions on Reading and Learning from Science Text for High School Students with Learning Disabilities
Thursday, July 17, 2008
10:30-11:30 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Kristen McMaster, chair
Professor Christine Espin, advisor
Professor Paul van den Broek
Professor Misty Sato
Kathy Walter will be out of the office June 23-27 and July 18-28 and Jennifer McComas (DGS) will be out most of July. Please keep these dates in mind if you have forms that require DGS approval.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Bonnie Houg
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Role of Spirituality in the Ongoing Recovery Process of Female Sexual Abuse Survivors
Monday, June 9, 2008
9:00-10:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Thomas Skovholt, chair
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, advisor
Professor Salina Renninger
Professor Steven Fu
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Angela Wagner
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Child-Teacher Interactions and Early Literacy Development Among At-Risk Preschool Children
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
1:30-2:30 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Richard Weinberg, chair
Professor Scott McConnell, advisor
Professor Matthew Burns
Professor Lesley Craig-Unkefer
Professor Michael Harwell
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Carli Braun Kody
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Mothers’ and Adolescent Daughters’ Perceptions of Communication about Sex
Thursday, May 22, 2008
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Frances Lawrenz, chair
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, advisor
Professor Salina Renninger
Professor Kay Herting Wahl
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Laura Lofy
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effects of a VSM Self-Modeling Training Package on the Behavior Management Practices of Parents
Thursday, May 29, 2008
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Joe Reichle, chair
Professor Sandra Christenson, advisor
Professor Jennifer McComas
Professor Matthew Burns
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Karen Cadigan
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Specificity in Measuring Preschoolers’ Phonological Skills
Monday, June 2, 2008
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Richard Weinberg, chair
Professor Scott McConnell, advisor
Professor Kristen McMaster
Professor Jason Anthony
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Denise Wyttenbach
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Relationship of Identity Development and Parental Attachment to College Level Adjustment
Monday, May 5, 2008
10:00-11:00 a.m.
250J Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Thomas Skovholt, chair
Professor John Romano, advisor
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach
Professor Darwin Hendel
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Daphne Washington
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Multicultural Counseling Competencies and Training Perceptions of Interns and Training Directors in University Counseling Center Predoctoral Psychology Internship Programs
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
1:30-2:30 p.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Thomas Hummel, chair
Professor John Romano, advisor
Professor Michael Goh
Professor Harriet Haynes
Professor Ann Masten
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Julie Koch
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Effects of an Early Elementary School Counseling Intervention on Academic Achievement, Behavior, and School Climate
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Michael Goh, chair
Professor Kay Herting Wahl advisor
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, advisor
Professor Big Ngo
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Sara Hall
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Children's Emergent Literacy and Phonological Awareness: What is the Role of the Home Literacy Environment?
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Lee Galda, chair
Professor Scott McConnell, advisor
Professor Matthew Burns
Professor Kristen McMaster
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The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Mary Jane White
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Causality in Embodied Theories of Text Comprehension
Thursday, May 15, 2008
12:00-1:00 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Maria Sera, chair
Professor Jay Samuels, advisor
Professor Paul van den Broek, advisor
Professor Christine Espin
Michael Mensink, Psychological Foundations doctoral student and Center for Cognitive Sciences Affiliate, along with his co-authors, Panayiota Kendeou & David Rapp were awarded a best poster prize at the Center's Spring Research Day. The title of their poster was "The Consequences of Narrative and Expository Introductions on Learning Scientific Explanations."
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Ling-Hsuan Tung
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Choosing to Forgive: An Experimental Study of Factors that Affect Forgiving
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
12:30-1:30 p.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Patricia McCarthy Veach, chair
Professor Thomas Hummel, advisor
Professor John Romano
Professor Muriel Bebeau
"Intelligence and How to Get It: Why Schools and Cultures Count"
Richard E. Nisbett
Theodore M. Newcomb Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
Research Professor, Institute for Social Research
University of Michigan
Friday, April 11, 2008
11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Cowles Auditorium,
Hubert H. Humphrey Center
West Bank, Twin Cities Campus
Abstract: IQ, which measures only one aspect of intelligence, is not as heritable as has been assumed in the past, and is highly population-specific. Heritability in any case poses no limits on modifiability. IQ -- and intelligence broadly defined -- are profoundly affected by schools, subcultures, and societal forces, and have been increasing for the past 90 years. Interventions, including early childhood education and ambitious school reforms can have very large effects on IQ, academic achievement and ultimate occupational attainment. Much can be done to reduce the SES and racial gaps in IQ and academic achievement.
The Graduate School cordially invites you to the first Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Research Showcase on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, Noon – 2 p.m., in the Mississippi Room, 321 Coffman Memorial Union.
Come meet more than 30 of the top recipients of 2007-08 doctoral dissertation fellowships—outstanding, final-year Ph.D. candidates—as they describe their work in fields from engineering to English. Candidates for these fellowships are nominated by their programs' directors of graduate studies in a University-wide competition sponsored by the Graduate School. This year, 114 fellowships were awarded.
Registration is requested by April 9 at www.grad.umn.edu/postersession/admin
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Yasmine L. Konheim-Kalkstein
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Facilitation of Bayesian Decision Making
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
11:00 a.m. -- noon
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Jay Samuels, chair
Professor William Bart, advisor
Professor Michael Harwell
Professor Darwin Hendel
Professor Paul Schrater
Research involving virtual human subjects in online spaces is becoming increasingly common in departments across the university. How do researchers determine when Internet speech or activities are intended as “public� or “private?� When can the researcher analyze and quote information online without consent, and under what conditions is consent necessary? Does most research concerning online groups pose “low risk,� especially where subjects’ identities are masked with screen names and avatars, or does research on some groups pose higher risk (e.g., research on special populations or groups dealing with sensitive issues or serious illness)?
These are just some of the ethical dilemmas and questions that must be considered when conducting research in online networks, communities, and learning environments.
Join us to explore “Internet Research Ethics: Issues and Guidelines for Ethical Decision-making�
February 21, 2008 from 10-11am
Peik Hall – Room 40, College of Education + Human Development (U of M East Bank campus)
Registration is FREE and attendance will fulfill your Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Continuing Education Requirements. Details below.
PRE-REGISTER NOW! at: https://onestop2.umn.edu/training/courseDetail.jsp?course=RC9110 (limited to first 40 participants).
Come hear renowned Internet research ethicist, Dr. Charles Ess, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy, and Religion at Drury University speak on: Internet Research Ethics: Issues and Guidelines for Ethical Decision-making. As the Chair of the Association of Internet Researchers (AOIR), Internet Research Ethics Committee, Dr. Ess lead a group of ethicists and interdisciplinary Internet researchers from 11 different countries in a two-year effort to produce guidelines for ethical decision-making in Internet research.
Dr. Ess will help us understand and apply those guidelines and provide opportunities to practice ethical decision-making in Internet research by leading us through a series of scenarios based on real experiences.
Moderator: Dr. Christine Greenhow, Learning Technologies, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human Development
This seminar is the first in a two-part seminar series sponsored by OVPR, RCR program with support from the College of Education + Human Development, Office of Research and Policy, and the Social Networks Research Collaborative, Institute for Advanced Study. Please feel free to contact the series chair Dr. Christine Greenhow, Learning Technologies (greenhow@umn.edu) for more information.
SPACE IS LIMITED. PRE-REGISTER NOW! at: https://onestop2.umn.edu/training/courseDetail.jsp?course=RC9110 (limited to first 40 participants).
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Elizabeth M. Whitehouse
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Family Involvement in School: Family and Teacher Perceptions and Effects on Student Performance
Monday, February 18, 2008
12:30-1:30 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor W. Andrew Collins, chair
Professor Sandra Christenson, advisor
Professor Nicki Crick
Professor Matthew Burns
Please join us for FREE LUNCH and interesting seminars sponsored by GAPSA, ISSS, SAO, and SLSA
TOPIC: EFFICIENCY, CULTURE, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SPEAKER: Jennifer K. Alexander, Associate Professor in the Program for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, and in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota.
DATE: Monday February 11
TIME: Noon- 1.30pm
PLACE: Classroom Office Building Room 119, St Paul Campus
1994 Buford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
TOPIC 2: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ASIA
SPEAKER: Professor Ngoh Tiong Tan, Vice Dean and Professor National University of Singapore
DATE: February 22 (Friday)
TIME: 12.00- 1.30pm
PLACE: Room 145, Peters Hall , 1404, Gortner Ave, ST Paul Campus
FREE LUNCH (RSVP to parkx347@umn.edu)
"There is one thing all of you must take care of every year and that is taxes!!!!"
WHAT: Free Individual Workshops! Don't wait until the last minute!
DATES: Every Thursday evening from February 14 - April 10
TIME: 6:00 - 8:45 pm
PLACE: Carlson School of Management Room L-117 (Lower level), Minneapolis West Bank
MAP: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/CarlSMgmt/index.html
For details on documents and materials you must bring with you to the Tax Workshops, please go to
http://isss.umn.edu/taxes/PreparingTax.html.
The Graduate School’s Spring 2008 commencement ceremony will be Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. in Northrup Auditorium. If you are interested in participating, you must submit your Commencement Attendance Approval Form to Kathy Walter (250 EdSci) for DGS approval no later than Monday, February 25.
In order to be approved, MA students must have an approved Degree Program on file; PhDs must have had their Thesis Proposal approved. You may have received a copy of this form with your Graduation Packet; forms are also available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/current_students/degree_completion/commencement/index.html.
There will be a reception for commencement participants and their families (as well as other recent graduates and near graduates) on the morning of May 9. Watch for your invitation!
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Jennet C. Silverman
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
“There is Always a Path to Success for Every Student:� Educator Thinking and Inclusion at Parkview Primary Center
Thursday, February 28, 2008
11:00 a.m. – noon
250J Ed Sci Bldg (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
COMMITTEE:
Professor S. Jay Samuels, chair
Professor William Bart, advisor
Professor Frank Symons
Professor Jennifer York-Barr
Juergen Konczak (Kinesiology) will present
International Research at Work: Aiming to Understand Normal and Abnormal Motor Development in Children
February 11, 2008
12-1:30pm
Wulling Hall 250
Pizza and drinks will be served
CAUSAL CONCLUSIONS FROM QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL DATA?
presented by William Shadish, University of California, Merced
February 22, 2008
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Bell Museum of Natural History Auditorium (Rm. 100), University of Minnesota
Registration required. You may register by e-mailing your name to mlif@umn.edu, or by calling Peggy Ferdinand at 612-626-8269.
Dr. Shadish is the author (with T.D. Cook & D.T. Campbell, 2002) of Experimental and Quasi- Experimental Designs for Generalized Causal Inference, (with T.D. Cook & L.C. Leviton, 1991) of Foundations of Program Evaluation, (with L. Robinson & C. Lu, 1997) of ES: A Computer Program and Manual for Effect Size Calculation, co-editor of five other volumes, the author of over 100 articles and chapters, and former President of the American Evaluation Association.
Abstract
Early social experiments in the 1960s encountered significant technical and logistical problems, leading some researchers to prefer other methodologies. During the last 10 years, however, experiments have re-emerged as a more widely-used methodology. This talk will review the events that prompted this renaissance, and then examine progress in the use of several different kinds of designs: the randomized experiment, the regression discontinuity design, and the simple nonequivalent comparison group design with a pretest. For two quasi-experimental designs, empirical studies now suggest that they can provide estimates of effects that are as good as those from randomized experiments-although we still have much to learn about the conditions under which this optimistic conclusion might hold.
Colloquium sponsors:
Minnesota Interdisciplinary Training in Educational Research (MITER) Program
Psychological foundations of education track, Department of Educational Psychology
Quantitative methods in education track, Department of Educational Psychology
Minnesota Assessment Group (MAG)
Minnesota Evaluation Association (MnEA)
Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 14. The Educational Psychology Department instituted this annual event in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal of disciplined inquiry.
Proposals will be due on Monday, February 4. Proposal forms are available at http://cehd.umn.edu/EdPsych/forms/GSRDProposal.doc.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Lillian Duran
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
An Analysis of Verbal Interactions during Dialogic Reading With Spanish-Speaking Children Enrolled in a Head Start Home Visiting Program
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
12:30-1:30 p.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Kathryn Kohnert, chair
Professor Scott McConnell, advisor
Professor Frank Symons
Professor Christine Espin
Professor Tara Fortune
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Renata Ticha
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effects of Pairing the Use of Curriculum-based Measurement with A Structured Approach that Includes Instructional Alternative on Teacher Decision Making and Student Achievement
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Professor Stan Deno, chair
Professor Christine Espin, advisor
Professor Susan Hupp
Professor Kristen McMaster
The Graduate Student Service and Progress Office (316 Johnston Hall) will be closed this Friday, December 14, for the Commencement Ceremony. The office will re-open at 8:00 on Monday, December 17th.
Please join us for an open house in the Educational Psychology Resource Room (350D Ed Sci) on Thursday, December 13, 2:00-3:00.
The Resource Room is a place for Ed Psych students to study and gather with others. The room has a small reference library and three public computers.
So stop in, take a look around, and join us for cookies and cider!
Center for Teaching and Learning is offering a Preparing Future Faculty Retreat for graduate students, teaching assistants and postdoctoral fellows who have NOT yet participated in the Preparing Future Faculty course, Grad 8101. The retreat is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. and will be held in 525 Science Classroom Building on the East Bank. There is a $10 registration fee that covers workshops, refreshments and lunch.
For more information and to register, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/pff/retreat. Registration is limited to 60. Registration deadline is January 10, 2008.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
John Hoch
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Role of Emotion and Stress in Predicting Response to Relaxation and Social Skills Interventions in an Early Childhood Therapeutic Preschool Program
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
8:30-9:30 a.m.
320 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Scott McConnell, chair
Dr. Frank Symons, co-advisor
Dr. Jennifer McComas, co-advisor
Dr. Anthony Pellegrini
Dr. Megan Gunnar
The Educational Psychology Department has now moved into the Education Sciences Building at 56 East River Road. The departmental office is in Room 250 and faculty offices are located on the first, second and third floors. There's even a coffee shop on the ground floor (on the river side). We're still waiting for student mailboxes to be delivered and installed. If you're expecting something, see the staff person in your area.
Be sure to stop by to see our new building!
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Deanna Spanjers
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Cognitive Engagement as a Predictor of Achievement
Monday, October 29, 2007
10:00-11:00 a.m.
330 Education Sciences Building
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Michael Harwell (chair)
Dr. Matthew Burns (co-advisor)
Dr. Sandra Christenson (co-advisor)
Dr. Michael Michlin
The Educational Psychology Department will be moving into the Education Sciences OCTOBER 16 AND 17.
Please note: There will be extremely limited service in 206 Burton, October 15-18.
Faculty and staff, as well as Ed Psych Graduate Assistants who currently have offices in Burton Hall, will be assigned to new office space in the new building. See the office supervisor in your area after October 8th to find out where your new office will be.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Di You
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Interrelationships and Gender Differences among Components of Morality for Dental Students
Friday, October 5, 2007
9:30-10:30 a.m.
329 Burton
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Patricia McCarthy Veach (chair)
Dr. David Johnson (co-advisor)
Dr. Muriel Bebeau (co-advisor)
Dr. Judith Puncochar
"Stem Cell Research: At the Intersection of Science, Politics, Law and Culture"
By Zach W. Hall, PhD, Founding President
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (2005-07)
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Coffman Theater, University of Minnesota
Commentators:
Jonathan Slack, PhD, Stem Cell Institute
Jeffrey Kahn, PhD, Center for Bioethics
Moderator:
Susan M. Wolf, JD, Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required if you wish to receive continuing education credits. (CEU, CLE, CME). To register and for more information on this event, visit: www.bioethics.umn.edu/zachhall.
Thomas Insel, M.D., will present the 2007 lecture, entitled "From Neurons to Neighborhoods: Making the Link between Science and Service." Dr. Insel is currently Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the component of the National Institutes of Health charged with generating the knowledge needed to understand, treat, and prevent mental disorders. Prior to his appointment as Director, he was Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University, where he was founding director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience. From 1994 to 1999, he was Director of the Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center in Atlanta. While at Emory, Dr. Insel continued his research on the neurobiology of complex social behaviors in animals. He has published over 200 scientific articles and four books, including the Neurobiology of Parental Care (with Michael Numan) in 2003.
Dr. Insel has served on numerous academic, scientific, and professional committees, and he is the recipient of many awards including the Carl Richter Prize from the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology.
12:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Ted Mann Concert Hall — West Bank
Posted by kwalter at 09:50 AM
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Ashley Lewis
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Moral Judgment of Gifted Adolescents
Thursday, November 1, 2007
1:00-2:00 p.m.
240 Burton
COMMITTEE:
Dr. William Bart (chair)
Dr. Jay Samuels (co-advisor)
Dr. Paul van den Broek (co-advisor)
Dr. Muriel Bebeau
Dr. Kyla Wahlstrom
As you may be aware, the Educational Psychology Department will be moving into the Education Sciences OCTOBER 16 AND 17.
Please note: There will be extremely limited service in 206 Burton, October 15-18.
Faculty and staff, as well as Ed Psych Graduate Assistants who currently have offices in Burton Hall, will be assigned to new office space in the new building. See the office supervisor in your area after October 8th to find out where your new office will be.
(formerly “International Pizza and Talks�)
“Education in Mexico: Development of Human Capital for the Future Workforce�
Dr. Gloria Castillo, Professor FLACSO-Mexico
Monday, October 1, 2007
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
250 Wulling Hall
THE BASICS - ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR /ANY/ GRAD STUDENT
Getting off to a Good Start! 7 Keys for Grad Student Success
Regardless of your major, there are certain resources, services and databases that EVERY grad student must know about in order to get ahead in their program here at the U. This session covers the BEST resources to help you become more efficient, more effective - more successful - in your career here, whatever your personal or professional career goals may be.
http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX60
Are You /Sure/ You Haven't Missed Something?
Digital Dissertations is just one of the tools for your 'research safety net' that can help you vet your research to make sure you haven't missed some key piece of literature - annual reviews and other sources will also be discussed. Whether you're working on a key paper, an article for publication or your dissertation - you'll want to come and learn how to hone your research skills! This 50 minute workshop could save you hours of searching and worry.
tp://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX192
Got money? Need more?
The University offers many great databases to locate sources of grants, fellowships and other funding to support yourself in your graduate work. Learn how to use IRIS, SPIN, the Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Setting up e-mail updates on specific subjects will also be covered, as well as how to find internal U of M funding sources.
http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX235
Keeping up-to-date painlessly!
The pace of discovery is rapid in most disciplines today. Are you keeping up? Many research databases today offer automatic alerts - new research on specific topics regularly sent to your email inbox - a service used extensively in academe. It takes a just a few minutes to set them up - and it will save you hours of your time! Learn more about them and how to set them up for yourself!
http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX230
Citations - Tracing the past or raising your own visibility
Cited references are available in a wide variety of databases today.
They can lead you important research or they can help you to see who's citing /your/ research. This workshop looks at some of the sources of citations and why you need to care about who's citing /you/!
http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX228
Finding All the News That's Fit to Print - From Today's Headlines to Key Historic Events
The Libraries offer databases that can give you news as it is being made - from press releases to transcripts from major network/cable news sources to thousands of newspapers across the globe - or give you access to the entire full-text of major newspapers since their first days of publication. Whether for personal information or secondary research, these resources are important to everyone.
http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX231
AND THAT'S JUST THE TIP OF THE INFORMATION ICEBERG!
For a complete listing of all 21 workshops - and registration information - go to http://www.lib.umn.edu/pdf/workshopsforgrads.pdf
This investment opportunity is too critical to miss!
Other events include a noontime reception - to meet your librarians and fellow grad students informally - tours of the award-winning MLAC caverns and self-guided tours to some of the amazing special collections and libraries on campus.
Join us!
Center for Writing is offering two upcoming workshops for students
An Introduction to APA Documentation & Editorial Style
This workshop is offered twice:
Monday, October 1
1:00–2:00 pm
Magrath Library, room 81
Wednesday, October 3
2:00–3:00 pm
Wilson Library, room S30C
Learn the basics of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) documentation and editorial style through discussion, handouts, and exercises.
Register now online at (http://www.writing.umn.edu/register-sws.htm). Seating is limited.
Thomas Insel, M.D., will present the 2007 lecture, entitled "From Neurons to Neighborhoods: Making the Link between Science and Service." Dr. Insel is currently Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the component of the National Institutes of Health charged with generating the knowledge needed to understand, treat, and prevent mental disorders. Prior to his appointment as Director, he was Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University, where he was founding director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience. From 1994 to 1999, he was Director of the Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center in Atlanta. While at Emory, Dr. Insel continued his research on the neurobiology of complex social behaviors in animals. He has published over 200 scientific articles and four books, including the Neurobiology of Parental Care (with Michael Numan) in 2003.
Dr. Insel has served on numerous academic, scientific, and professional committees, and he is the recipient of many awards including the Carl Richter Prize from the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology.
12:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Ted Mann Concert Hall — West Bank
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Ellie Hartman
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Effects of Immediate, Signaled Delayed, and Unsignaled Delayed Reinforcement on Response Persistence Following Concurrent Schedules of Reinforcement
Friday, August 24, 2007
10:00-11:00 a.m.
240 Burton
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Frank Symons (chair)
Dr. Jennifer McComas (advisor)
Dr. Gail Peterson
Dr. Joe Reichle
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Baozhen Xie
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Chinese International Students' Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Seeking Psychological Counseling Services: A Qualitative Exploration
Monday, August 27, 2007
3:30-4:30 p.m.
240 Burton
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Gerald Fry (chair)
Dr. John Romano (co-advisor)
Dr. Kay Herting Wahl (co-advisor)
Dr. Michael Goh
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Rae Hoesing
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Structure of Attachment in Adolescent Offenders: Self- and Other-Model Correlates of Attachment Style
Monday, August 13, 2007
10:00-11:00 a.m.
35 Nicholson Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Thomas Skovholt (chair)
Dr. Michael Goh (co-advisor)
Dr. Kay Herting Wahl (co-advisor)
Dr. Michael Miner
Congratulations to Joan Garfield who received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education (CAUSE). The award was presented to her on May 18 at the U.S. Conference on Teaching Statistics, held at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The award is for “timeless and continuing contributions to the improvement of statistics education.�
Kathy Walter will be out of the office July 4-24. If you need assistance during that time, contact Jennifer McComas (Director of Graduate Studies) at jmccomas@umn.edu or a staff person in your area.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Catherine Bohn
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Event-Indexing Across Development
Friday, June 15, 2007
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (Note time change)
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Paul van den Broek (chair)
Dr. Anthony Pellegrini (co-advisor)
Dr. Steve Yussen (co-advisor)
Dr. Kristen McMaster
Dr. David Rapp
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Sharon Lane-Getaz
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Development and Validation of a Research-based Assessment:
Reasoning about P-values and Statistical Significance
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
10:00-11:00 a.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Frances Lawrenz (chair)
Dr. Joan Garfield (advisor)
Dr. Robert delMas (advisor)
Dr. Mark Davison
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Mary V. Radomski
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Impact of Post-discharge Habit Training of Self Care Skills on Independence, Caregiver Burden,
and Development of Automaticity for Survivors of Recent Stroke
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
2:00-3:00 p.m.
128 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Frances Lawrenz (chair)
Dr. Jay Samuels (advisor)
Dr. William Bart
Dr. Jean King
Join us for Free Pizza and Talk on:
Conversation about Youth Policy in Finland
Presented by:
Dr. Lasse Siurala
Director of Youth, City of Helsinki
Thursday, May 3
Noon–1:30 pm
250 Wulling Hall, Minneapolis Campus
Sponsored by: Minnesota Extension, Center for 4-H & Community Youth Development; EdPA Student Association; and the International Committee for the College of Education and Human Development.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Seth Langley
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Identifying Self-regulatory Factors that Influence the Academic Achievement Motivation of Underprepared College Students
Monday, April 30, 2007
1:00-2:00 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Robert Tennyson (chair)
Dr. William Bart (advisor)
Dr. Ernest Davenport
Dr. Thomas Brothen
Center for Teaching and Learning will be offering a teaching enrichment series for faculty, instructional staff and teaching assistants, including an orientation for new teaching assistants.
Teaching workshops are scheduled August 27, 29 and 30, each day at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Workshop topics include course design, designing multiple choice exams, teaching through active lectures, active learning, resolving conflicts in the classroom, student ratings of teaching, and more!
New TA orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Detailed information is available at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/ For questions or to register by phone, contact CTL at 625 3041.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Theresa Palumbo
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Unit of Word Recognition as an Indicator of Reading Fluency: Use of Lexical Decision Task
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
10:00-11:00 a.m.
329 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. William Bart (chair)
Dr. Jay Samuels (advisor)
Dr. Robert Tennyson
Dr. James Ysseldyke
Preparing Future Faculty Retreat is being offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning on Wednesday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This retreat is for graduate students, teaching assistants or postdoctoral fellows who have NOT yet participated in GRAD 8101 (Teaching in Higher Education).
The retreat will be held in 525 Science Classroom Building (East Bank). There is a $10 registration fee that includes workshops, refreshments, and lunch. There are a limited number of seats so register early; the registration deadline is May 9.
More information is available at Center for Teaching and Learning .
Alicia Vegell (Special Ed staff member) received a CEHD 2006-07 Civil Service Bargaining Unit Award for Service Delivery/Professionalism. The criterion for the award was as follows: Provided service, assistance and effort at a consistent level of high quality and professionalism. Alicia will be recognized for this award at the College Assembly and Recognition Event to be held tomorrow, April 25th, 2-5 pm in the Great Hall, Coffman Union.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Michael Atherton
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Cognitive Transfer and Conservation in Chess Playing
Monday April 30, 2007
10:00-11:00 a.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Robert Tennyson (chair)
Dr. William Bart (advisor)
Dr. Jay Samuels
Dr. Sheng He
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Janet Tilstra
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
What Good and Struggling 5th Grade Readers Do When Reading Expository Text for a Specific Purpose: Implications for Intervention
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
9:00-10:00 a.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Susan Rose (chair)
Dr. Stanley Deno (advisor)
Dr. Kristen McMaster
Dr. Jennifer Windsor
Join us for Free Pizza and Talk on: 25 Years Later…Alternative Cultural and Political Images of Iran
Presented by: Jinous Kasravi, Educational Policy and Administration
Monday, April 23, Noon–1:30 pm
250 Wulling Hall, Minneapolis Campus
Sponsored by the International Committee for the College of Education and Human Development.
The Educational Psychology Department will be hosting a commencement brunch for graduating students and their guests on Friday, May 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., in the Weisman Art Museum. This event will celebrate our students who are completing their degrees.
Invitations have been sent to students who will be participating in commencement ceremonies, have applied to graduate, or who have graduated since fall semester. If you have not received an invitation but fit into one of these groups, please contact Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu or 624-1698) and she'll make sure you receive one.
We are pleased to announce that Julia Conkel, second year Ph.D. student in CSPP, has won the all-university President’s Student Leadership and Service Award. This prestigious award is the only university wide award for students. Julia was 1 of 12 of the 18,000 graduate and professional students across the University-Twin Cities campus to receive this award. The award is presented for exceptional leadership and service to the University of Minnesota and surrounding community. Recipients of this award are recognized for their empowerment of others on a unified path for the common good, their motivation to create positive social change in the community and the world, and their dedication and assistance to benefiting other individuals, groups, or communities.
The President's Student Leadership & Service Awards are facilitated in coordination with the Office of the President, Office for Student Affairs, University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Twin Cities Student Unions, and the Student Activities Office.
Please join us in congratulating Julia.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Sarah Elkin
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Investigation of the Minnesota Self-Determination Index for Use with Adults with Cognitive Disabilities:
Support for the Tripartite Ecological Model of Self-Determination
Monday, April 16, 2007
9:30-10:30 a.m.
118 Pattee Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. David R. Johnson (chair)
Dr. Sandra Christenson (advisor)
Dr. Brian Abery (advisor)
Dr. Susan Hupp
The recognition of a need for cross-program communication and collaboration within Educational Psychology has prompted the development of the Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC).
The role of this committee is to provide a vehicle of communication between graduate students in Educational Psychology and department administrators, specifically, the Director of Graduate Studies and the Chair of the Department. In addition we hope this new committee will promote cohesion between the programs in our department, especially among graduate students.
This committee will operate in an advisory position, so we feel it is important that graduate students within Educational. Psychology are aware of who their representatives on this committee are. Below is a list of current GSAC representatives by program.
Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology: Chris Bedford (bedf0002) & Deanne Truax (truax027)
School Psychology: Monica Jacob (jacob858) & Isadora Szadokierski (szado001)
Special Education: Brian Cichy (cichy004)
Psychological Foundations: Danielle Dupuis (dupui004), Ben Siepel (seip0019), & Yasmine Konheim-Kalkstein (konh0001)
Quantitative Methods in Education: Catherine Wanjugi (wanju001) & Lija Greenseid (gree0573)
Educational Psychology COGS Representative: Caroline Hilk (hilkx006)
The next GSAC meeting will be in April, so be sure to contact your representatives with any thoughts, ideas or concerns as well as ideas for future social events!
Thank you,
Danielle Dupuis & Monica Jacob
Co-Chairs of GSAC
The 7th Annual Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 9th, 11:00 - 3:00, in the Mississippi Room of Coffman Memorial Union.
Please join us! Paper presentations will begin at 11:00; posters and refreshments at 12:30
RSVP: 612 624 1698 or kwalter@umn.edu
The Department instituted the Grad Student Research Day in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal of disciplined inquiry.
The University will close at 2:30 p.m. this afternoon due to the snow emergency. Classes and events have been canceled for today. Please listen to local news for possible University closings for Friday, March 2nd.
A presentation by Hillel:
Being Jewish at the University of Minnesota
Monday, February 19
12:00 noon - 1:15 pm
40 Peik Hall
Diversity Dialogues are monthly gatherings sponsored by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. They feature presentations by faculty, staff, students or community members. These presentations are intended to provide the stepping points for thoughtful exchange and dialogue between all in attendance. Students, faculty, and staff interested in exploring and addressing issues of critical multiculturalism, difference, and inequality are encouraged to attend.
Please bring your bag lunch. No reservations are necessary.
International Student and Scholar Services now has an event calendar. Be sure to take a look at it for Small World Coffee Hour, workshops, movies, etc.
Dab Neeb Los Tshoj*: A Case Study of a Hmong-American Man in Distress
Presenters: Dan Hess, Pahoua Yang, & Michael Goh
Discussant: Timothy Dunnigan (Department of Anthropology)
*Because the spirits have come calling
Wednesday, February 21, 12:00-1:30, 250 Wuhling
Refreshments will be provided
The Graduate School's spring commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 11, 1:00, in Northrop Auditorium. MA and Specialist students who wish to participate must have a degree program on file. PhD students who wish to participate must have submitted the thesis proposal and thesis planning panel forms.
In order to participate, students must submit a commencement attendance approval form (http://www.grad.umn.edu/current_students/forms/gs54.pdf) to Kathy Walter (206 Burton) by Monday, February 26.
The Spring Activities Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 6 from 10am-2pm in Coffman's Great Hall. The Spring Activities Fair showcases hundreds of student organizations and involvement opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Students have the opportunity to find their place at the U as well as enjoy the free snacks! For more details, visit http://www.sao.umn.edu/fair/ or contact Laura at 612-626-691
IWhen: Monday, February 5, Noon to 1:30pm
Where: 250 Wulling Hall
Join Us for Free Pizza and Talk on:
New Initiative in the Kingdom of Jordan
Presented by:
Rosemarie Park & Shari Peterson
(Work and Human Resource Education)
Sponsored by the International Committee for the College of Education and Human Development.
Professor Sherri Turner will be presenting her research on "Preparing Inner-City Adolescents to Transition into High School" at the Diversity Through the Disciplines event on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 332 Coffman. This research was funded through the President's Multicultural Research Award.
Live Oak Pre K-8 School of the Arts is a public school in New Orleans that survived Hurricane Katrina, but not without the loss of all the school library’s books. The Educational Psychology Department is sponsoring a book drive with the goal of collecting 300 books for Live Oak’s library. The school’s principal, Pamela Randall, has stated a need for adolescent literature for the middle school students.
We encourage all faculty, staff, student and friends to participate. Please bring new and used books to the drop off box outside 206 Burton Hall or in the School Psychology Resource Room (Elliot 328) or 290 McNeal. Books will be collected until December 1st.
Live Oak Quick Facts
• Re-opened in September 2006 after Hurricane Katrina related repairs were made
• Designated as the district’s (Orleans Parish) performing arts school for the lower and middle grades. In addition to the academic curriculum, the school offers dance, drama, visual arts, instrumental and vocal music. Enrollment is open to all district students.
• Approximately 350 students currently enrolled (over 85% students of color)
• 100% of students are expected to be on Federal Free and Reduced Lunch (official numbers not available yet)
For more info please contact Nicki Skaar (skaar041@umn.edu ) or Chris Buckley (buckl071@umn.edu)
Join the the International Committee for the College of Education and Human Development for two Pizza and Talks:
International Perspectives on Community Development and Human Rights
Monday, December 4
Noon–1:30 pm
250 Wulling Hall
Minneapolis Campus
Presented by:
Hubert H. Humphrey International Fellows Dr. Claudia Fiorella Rojas-Gomez (Costa Rica) Mr. Arnold Tsunga (Zimbabwe) Ms. Arlene (Kaka) Bag-ao (Philippines)
Social Participation in the Education System of Mexico: Results of a FLACSO Study
Tuesday, December 5
Noon–1:30 pm
250 Wulling Hall
Minneapolis Campus
Presented by:
Professor Benjamin Temkin
Professor, FLACSO (Latin American School of Social Sciences)
Dr. Benjamin Temkin holds a Ph.D., with Distinction, in Political Science from Columbia University in New York, NY. He has been a Chubb Fellow at Yale University in New Haven, completed the most comprehensive study ever of Social Participation in Mexican Education for the Ministry of Education in the Republic. In this session, he will report on the results of this study. Given the events associated with the recent Presidential Election in Mexico this should be a most enlightening presentation.
FLACSO (Latin American School of Social Sciences), Mexico Campus, is one of 10 research and policy institutes spread across the whole of Latin American from Cuba in the Caribbean to Chile in the very south of the continent.
Sponsored by the International Committee for the College of Education and Human Development. For more information, please contact Prof. John Cogan in Educational Policy and Administration.
The University will be closed Thursday and Friday (November 23 and 24) for the Thanksgiving holiday.
PFF Retreat
Date: Thursday, January 11th, 2007
Location: 525 Science Classroom Building
The Center for Teaching and learning is offering a Preparing Future Faculty Retreat, which features workshops focused on teaching and learning in higher education as well as discussions on institutional fit.
The PFF Retreat--held on Thursday, January 11th from 8:30 am to 2 pm at 525 Science Classroom Building on the east bank of the Minneapolis campus--brings together graduate students from multiple disciplines and features workshop leaders with rich experience in teaching, research, and the faculty role at many types of higher education institutions.
The Retreat opens with a lively session on "a new way of teaching" and ends with a faculty panel discussion on finding an "institutional fit" during the job search process; in between, participants will choose to attend two of three workshops offered by PFF instructors.
The $10 Retreat fee includes morning beverages, lunch during the panel presentation, and handouts at each session a participant attends.
You can register online at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/pff/retreat/index.html
SPRING 2007 COURSES:
GRAD 8101: Teaching in Higher Education (3 credits)
GRAD 8102: Practicum for Future Faculty (3 credits)
GRAD 8200: Teaching and Learning Topics in Higher Education (1 credit)
Section 001: Teaching With Technology - Practices, Problems and Promises
Section 004: Multicultural Teaching and Learning Across the Disciplines
More information on these courses and on other programs offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning is available at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/pff/courses/index.html
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Juliet Fenyk
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Evaluating a School-based Program for Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
1:00-2:00 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Anthony Pellegrini (chair)
Dr. Geoffrey Maruyama (advisor)
Dr. David W. Johnson
Dr. Renee Sieving
College of Education and Human Development Calendar of Events
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Monday, November 13, 2006
Noon - 1:30pm
250 Wulling Hall
(86 Pleasant St. SE, Minneapolis Campus)
Special International Pizza & Talks "Researching HIV/AIDS NGOs from an HRD perspective in Port Elizabeth, South Africa" Presented by: Ken Bartlett & Melony Harris (Work and Human Resource Education)
Open to All
Pizza & beverages will be served at noon.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2006
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Wallace Atrium, Burton Hall
(178 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis Campus)
Annual Dean's Reception in Honor of International Education
A reception to welcome the NEW College of Education and Human Development's new and returning international students, scholars, and visitors.
Open to CEHD community and friends
Refreshment will be served.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2006
4:30 - 6:00 pm
365 Peik Hall
(159 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis Campus)
"Teaching with International Case Studies: An Environmental Case from Thailand"
Presented by: Fred Finley (Curriculum & Instruction)
Open to all
Light refreshment will be served.
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Thursday, November 16, 2006
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Peters Hall, Room TBA
(1404 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul Campus)
"State of Fear" Film Showing and Discussion
Open to all
Light refreshment will be served.
Do you feel lost in the sea of graduate school paperwork?
Do you stay up at night wondering what forms need to be turned in when?
Do you wish someone would help walk you through the process of what is required by the Graduate School?
If your answer was “yes� to any of these questions you should consider attending the following workshop:
FORMS & FORMALITIES: Understanding Graduate School Paperwork and Procedures
Masters Students: Thurs, Nov 9, 2:30-4:00 pm in 102 Fraser Hall
PhD Students: Tues, Nov 14, 2:30-4:00 pm in 102 Fraser Hall
This workshop will be conducted by Graduate School staff who will explain key issues and deadlines you must know, in addition to answering any questions from the audience.
Don’t let an unsigned form stand between you and your future!
Organized by your Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
If you have specific questions contact your program rep: Caroline Hilk, hilkx006@umn.edu
There will be programs for faculty and students throughout the week as well as a table in Coffman Union each day from 10:30am-1:30pm where you can pick up information about the week’s events and Academic Integrity at the University of Minnesota.
Schedule of Events:
Monday, November 6
Workshop- “Designing Writing Assignments that Discourage Plagiarism�
10AM 15 Nicholson Hall
Workshop- “Writing a Dissertation: Strategies for Balancing Writing, Teaching & Life�
4:00PM 525 Science Classroom Bldg.
Tuesday, November 7
Workshop- “What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You: Avoiding Unintentional Plagiarism�
11:00AM CSOM 1-122
Coffee Break-“The Details: Legalities, Process, and What Not to Do�
11:30AM Morrill Hall 320
Wednesday, November 8
Coffee Break- “Planning Effective Group Work�
12:30PM 525 Science Classroom Building
Mock Plagiarism Hearing
4:00PM Wulling 220
Thursday, November 9
Coffee Break- “Difficult Conversations- Faculty Confronting Students�
10:00AM 525 Science Classroom Bldg.
Workshop- “What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You: Avoiding Unintentional Plagiarism�
4:00PM Ford 155
Friday, November 10
Workshop- “Plagiarism: Concerns about Non-Native Speakers of English
10:00AM Walter Library 101
Brown Bag Lunch- “Where to go from here: Roundtable/Resources�
11:00AM 304 Science Classroom Building
If you have questions about this event, please contact Debbie Gettemy (gette017@umn.edu) in the Office for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (formerly the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and the Office for Student Academic Integrity)
Join us for free pizza and talk on:
"Barriers to Schooling for Ethnic Minority Girls in Vietnam: An Ethnographic Study"
Presented by: Joan DeJaeghere, EdPA
Date: Monday, November 6, 2006
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Place: 250 Wulling Hall
Sponsored by International Committee of College of Education and Human Development.
You and your friends are invited to join students, staff and faculty for refreshments and conversation in a relaxing environment at this Friday's Small World Coffee Hour! This Friday find out about the Spirit of the Cowboy of Old West!
WHEN: Friday, November 3, 2006
TIME: 4-6 PM
WHERE: Heller Hall 110, Minneapolis West Bank
COST: It's free! Free refreshments, fun and surprises!
Live Oak Pre K-8 School of the Arts is a public school in New Orleans that survived Hurricane Katrina, but not without the loss of all the school library’s books. The Educational Psychology Department is sponsoring a book drive with the goal of collecting 300 books for Live Oak’s library. The school’s principal, Pamela Randall, has stated a need for adolescent literature for the middle school students.
We encourage all faculty, staff, student and friends to participate. Please bring new and used books to the drop off box outside 206 Burton Hall or in the School Psychology Resource Room (Elliot 328). Books will be collected until December 1st.
Live Oak Quick Facts
• Re-opened in September 2006 after Hurricane Katrina related repairs were made
• Designated as the district’s (Orleans Parish) performing arts school for the lower and middle grades. In addition to the academic curriculum, the school offers dance, drama, visual arts, instrumental and vocal music. Enrollment is open to all district students.
• Approximately 350 students currently enrolled (over 85% students of color)
• 100% of students are expected to be on Federal Free and Reduced Lunch (official numbers not available yet)
For more info please contact Nicki Skaar (skaar041@umn.edu ) or Chris Buckley (buckl071@umn.edu)
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Cynthia L. Jiban
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Role of Reading Proficiency in Mathematics Achievement and Coursetaking Disparities
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
2:00-3:00 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Scott McConnell (chair)
Dr. Stanley Deno (advisor)
Dr. Kristen McMaster
Dr. Matthew Burns
Dr. Anne Foegen (Iowa State University)
Students and faculty are invited to attend the Fall 06 Educational Psychology Colloquium on Wednesday, November 15
12:15-1:15, in Room 120 Burton Hall.
Presenter: Professor Kristen McMaster (Special Education)
Title: Creating Conditions for Response to Reading Instruction: Classwide and Individualized Interventions
Refreshments will be provided.
(The Ed Psych faculty meeting will follow the presentation. Meeting will be held from 1:15-2:00 In 240 Burton.)
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Cary J. Roseth
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Effects of Peacekeeping and Peacemaking on Preschoolers’ Conflict:
A Multi-Method Longitudinal Study
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
1:15-2:15 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Megan Gunnar (chair)
Dr. David W. Johnson (co-advisor)
Dr. Anthony Pellegrini (co-advisor)
Dr. Jeffrey Long
Dr. Roger Johnson
WHAT'S A "CRDEUL"?
We are the Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy, in the NEW! College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
WHERE AND WHEN IS IT?
Monday, November 6, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., 340 Appleby Hall, East Bank Campus
WHO WILL I MEET?
The Center's staff and faculty, including:
Dana Lundell, CRDEUL Director * Robert Copeland, Program Associate * Jeanne L. Higbee, Sr. Advisor for Research and Professor in the Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning (PSTL) * David Arendale, Advisor for Outreach and Associate Professor, PSTL * Irene Duranczyk, Advisor for Publications and Grants, and Assistant Professor, PSTL * Emily Goff, Coordinator for PASS IT Grant
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
CRDEUL has an in-house resource center, writes grants and hosts a U.S. Department of Education grant (PASS IT), sponsors publications, provides consultation, conducts research, hosts awards, and much more!!!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
Games, prizes, beverages, snacks, and CHOCOLATE! (NOTE: Experimentally-designed studies have shown that increasing your intake of chocolate will increase your level of research productivity!)
Please contact Bob Copeland with further questions, 612-625-6411, copeland@umn.edu
November 1: Deadline for Luce Scholars Program of Professional Apprenticeships in Asia. More information is available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/research_abroad/luce.html
November 1: Deadline for Soros Fellowship. More information is available at http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1753/soros
November 16: Internal application for William Stout Fellowship. More information is available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/endowed/index.html
December 1: Applications due in Graduate School for Eva O. Miller and other endowed fellowships. More information is available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/endowed/index.html
December 15: Deadline for Juran Fellowship (full application is due January 18). More information is available at http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page5331.aspx
13th Annual Midwest Qualitative Research Conference
April 20-21, 2007
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Midwest Qualitative Research Conference is a lively gathering of people who use a variety of qualitative research methods to understand the worlds in which they work and live.
This conference attracts practitioner-scholars and students from the Midwest and across the country to discuss in an open atmosphere the challenges and rewards of qualitative methodologies of all types.
For More Information
Phone: (651) 962-4878
(800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-4878
llshurson@stthomas.edu
Call for Proposals: The 2007 Midwest Qualitative Research Conference committee invites graduate students, faculty and practitioners to submit presentation proposals on qualitative research projects in the fields of: K-12 and higher education, sociology, ministry, social work, women's studies, health care, public policy, business, engineering and law. Presenting at the Midwest Qualitative Conference is a great way for doctoral students and alumni scholars to present their research in a professional yet comfortable setting. Proposal deadline is January 15, 2007.
More information and proposal form is available at http://www.stthomas.edu/education/events/mqrc/.
CELEBRATES FABULOUS FALL FESTIVALS
Join us for coffee, tea, food with special moon cakes! Let's celebrate the beautiful fall season in Minnesota!
Come, relax, and make more new friends and greet familiar faces. Have fun while learning about special activities to make your fall more enjoyable!
DATE: Friday, October 6, 2006
TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
PLACE: Heller Hall 110, West Bank
SPONSORED BY: International Student and Scholar Services
Join Us for Free Pizza and Talk on:
Maori and Pakeha Perspectives on Adult Learning in New Zealand
Presented by:
Ken Bartlett Work and Human Resource Education
Date: Monday, October 2, 2006
Time: Noon to 1:30pm
Place: 250 Wulling Hall, Minneapolis Campus
Sponsored by the International Education Committee for the College of Education and Human Development.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Annette Alliman-Brissette
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Factors Associated with African American Adolescents Math Career Self-efficacy
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
128 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Ernest Davenport (chair)
Dr. Sherri Turner (co-advisor)
Dr. Michael Goh (co-advisor)
Dr. Pearl Barner
The Center for Neurobehavioral Development presents: 2006-2007 Academic year Colloquium Dual Series on Dopamine Systems: Reward and Executive Functioning. To kick off this series Mark Thomas, Ph.D. from the Department of Neuroscience will be speaking on Synaptic Plasticity in the Mesolimbic Dopamine System.
Abstract: Long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) are thought to be critical mechanisms that contribute to the neural circuit modifications that mediate all forms of experience-dependent plasticity. It has, however, been difficult to demonstrate directly that experience causes long-lasting changes in synaptic strength and that these mediate changes in behaviour. To address these potential functional roles of LTP and LTD, we have taken advantage of the powerful in vivo effects of drugs of abuse that exert their behavioural effects in large part by acting in the nucleus accumbens (NAc) and ventral tegmental area (VTA); the two major components of the mesolimbic dopamine system. Our studies suggest that in vivo drugs of abuse such as cocaine cause long-lasting changes at excitatory synapses in the NAc and VTA owing to activation of the mechanisms that underlie LTP and LTD in these structures. Thus, administration of drugs of abuse provides a distinctive model for further investigating the mechanisms and functions of synaptic plasticity in brain regions that play important roles in the control of motivated behaviour, and one with considerable practical implications.
This event will take place on Tuesday, September 26th at 4pm in the CNBD conference room, located on the third floor of the VFW Cancer Research Center. Food and beverage will be provided. Make sure to check out other upcoming events at http://www1.umn.edu/cnbd/research/events.php
The PEACE Foundation hosts a monthly tour of the Northside, focusing on its assets and challenges. This two-hour tour by bus is lead by Council Member Don Samuels and is designed to give a deeper understanding of the Northside community to partners. It runs the fourth Saturday of every month from 10am to noon and starts at St. Philips Church at the corner of 26th Ave N and Bryant Ave N.
Next Tour:
Saturday, September 23
10am to noon
26th Ave North and Bryant Ave North
Please join us.
Email the PEACE Foundation at michelle@citypeace.org to reserve your spot.
Tomoko Imura, Kwansei GakuinUniversity, Hyogo, Japan and Albert Yonas, ICD, will present: “The development of visual perception: research on infant humans and chimpanzees in the US and Japan.�
Thursday, September 21, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. , 172 ICD
Please join the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for the year’s first Diversity Dialogue:
Exploring differences and common ground: Acting on the social science behind the Michigan Case with Heidi Barajas, PSTL.
These monthly gatherings are sponsored by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. It features a presentation by faculty, staff, student or community member, with time allotted for conversation. Complimentary pizza will be provided. No reservations are necessary.
Location: 40 Peik Hall
Date: Mon 9/18/2006
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is having an event to welcome students and scholars with their families to Minnesota:
Date: Thursday, September 28th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: 110 Heller Hall, West Bank
Come and meet staff from the International Student and Scholar Services office, and other campus organizations that serve international families, receive information for your family, and socialize with other families.
-Bring your children and spouse
-Activities offered for children
-Refreshments provided
If you have questions about the open house, please call Stacey Buachart at 612-626-7100.
You are invited to join the International Student and Scholar Services Fall 2006 semester cross-cultural discussion groups. Group members will meet once a week to share cross-cultural experiences, personal thoughts, and feelings in a relaxed small group atmosphere. The groups will start soon. These groups might fill quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For more information and to complete a participant application, visit the following web page: http://www.isss.umn.edu/programs/disgroup/default.html
Community and School Partnerships: Creating a System Committed to Educational Equity and Social Justice
Save the Date: October 12th, 2006
REGISTER BEFORE 9/22/06 and save! Fees: $80- before 9/22 ; $95- after 9/22
Schools Cannot Fulfill Our Children’s Needs on Their Own.
The conversations about how to better educate our children—particularly those who are economically disadvantaged—have changed. These conversations have become more focused on the achievement gap and the No Child Left Behind policies as well as the results these policies seek to achieve. Consequently we have come to the recognition that schools alone cannot meet the learning needs of our children.
We must begin to build and strengthen partnerships with non–school supports that both complement learning in schools and collectively result in better developmental outcomes. Keynote speaker Dr. Heather Weiss of the Harvard Family Research Project will bring school, district, and community leaders together in addressing the achievement gap in an effort to foster learning for all children through a Complementary Learning approach.
Click on the following to register online and find out more! : http://www.neighb.org/updatedlearning/index.htm
The 2006 Ford Lecture will be presented by Elaine Pagels, a preeminent figure in the theological community, whose impressive scholarship has earned her international respect. Details of the lecture are as follows:
Place: Ted Mann Concert Hall, West Bank Campus
Time: 12:15 p.m., Friday, October 6
Title: "Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Da Vinci"
'what we know from the gnostic gospels, including the Gospel of Judas'
Her bestselling books include, The Gnostic Gospels, an analysis of 52 early Christian manuscripts that were unearthed in Egypt; The Origin of Satan, which chronicles the evolution of Jewish and Christian concepts of evil; Adam, Eve and the Serpent, which examines the creation myth and its role in the development of sexual attitudes in the Christian West; and Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas, which focuses on religious claims to possessing the ultimate “truth.� She has written many scholarly articles and book reviews and has been profiled in Time, The Atlantic Monthly, Vogue, and The New Yorker. In three consecutive years, she was awarded the Rockefeller, Guggenheim, and MacArthur Fellowships.
Pagels is the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University.
This lecture is free and open to the public. More information is available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/news/ford/index.html
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Aruyna Tuicomepee
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Perceived Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Child and Adolescent Experiences of the 2004 Tsunami Disaster among Thai Youth: A Mixed Methods Study
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Michael Goh (chair)
Dr. John Romano (advisor)
Dr. Kay Herting Wahl
Dr. Gerald Fry
Boynton Health Service cordially invites you and your family to attend our 4th Annual International Student Open House on Tuesday, September 26. Enjoy free food from all over the world, meet Boynton staff, and get answers to your questions about health care services. For directions and more information, visit www.bhs.umn.edu/openhouse.
Join Us for Free Pizza and Talk on:
Multicultural Education in the New College of Education and Human Development
Presented by:
Heidi Barajas & Walt Jacobs
Department of Postsecondary Teaching & Learning
Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
Noon to 1:30pm
250 Wulling Hall, Minneapolis Campus
Sponsored by the International Education Committee for the College of Education and Human Development.
Kathy Walter will be out of the office August 14-18 and Jennifer McComas (DGS) will be out most of August. Please keep these dates in mind if you have forms that require DGS approval.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Chi-Keung (Alex) Chan
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
An Exploratory Study of Predictive Validity and Diagnostic Utility of Cognitive Profile Patterns on the Woodcock-Johnson Psychoeducational Battery – Revised (WJ-R) Clinical Database
Monday, August 14, 2006
3:00-4:00 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Geoffrey Maruyama (chair)
Dr. Ernest Davenport (advisor)
Dr. Mark Davison (advisor)
Dr. David Weiss
Bullies and Peer Victims: Parenting Intervention Research in South Korea
Hyun-Sim Doh, Ph.D.
Ewha Womans University
Elliott Hall N227
June 26th (Monday)
12-1 pm
Sponsored by the UMN Department of Psychology
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Anna-Lind Petursdottir
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Brief Experimental Analysis of Early Reading Interventions
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
9:00-10:00 a.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Scott McConnell (chair)
Dr. Jennifer McComas (advisor)
Dr. Kristen McMaster
Dr. Matthew Burns
Greetings from Bridge. We are promoting our grassroots volunteer program in Ghana and hope you can help us spread the word. We currently have two programs that work in rural communities of Ghana's Volta Region: The Civil Society Volunteer (CSV) program in which volunteers work closely with grassroots development organizations, and the Teaching English Volunteer (TEV) program in which volunteers teach various subjects at local schools. Some general information is available at http://www.bridgingdevelopment.org/involved.html , describing these programs, the minimal costs, as well as the types of organizations that volunteers will work with.
I hope you can help us spread the word to universities and elsewhere. Also, please visit Bridge's Hall of Volunteer Experiences to view the pictures and videos of past volunteers:
http://www.bridgingdevelopment.org/involvedpages/volunteerexperiences.html
Professor Robert Lorch, from University of Kentucky, will be visiting campus on Thursday, June 8. Students are invited to a lunch meeting with Dr. Lorch in the Burton Hall Atrium, from 12:15 to 1:15 pm. Please RSVP to Peggy Ferdinand (mlif@umn.edu) by 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 7, so enough pizza can be ordered.
Dr. Lorch will also be giving a colloquium presentation on "Topic Processing During Reading" from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm inN119 Elliott Hall ; all students are invited.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Korinne Cikanek
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
An Investigation of the Relationships among Emotional Intelligence, Coping Skills and Counselor Self-Efficacy with Genetic Counseling Graduate Students
Thursday, May 25, 2006
2:30-3:30 p.m.
128 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Thomas Hummel (chair)
Dr. Patricia McCarthy Veach (advisor)
Dr. John Romano
Dr. Bonnie LeRoy
Yasmine Konheim-Kalkstein (Psychological Foundations) received the Best Poster Award for her poster entitled "Use of a Classroom Honor Code" at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Teaching Pre-Conference in April.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Geoffrey Garwick
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Intelligence-related Terms in Mental Retardation, Learning Disability, and Gifted/Talented Professional Usage, 1983-2001: The 1992 Mental Retardation Redefinition as Natural Experiment
Monday, May 15, 2006
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Susan Rose (chair)
Dr. Susan Hupp (advisor)
Dr. Stanley Deno
Dr. William Bart
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Kristen Bogner Warzon
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Social Contexts and Students’ School-Related Cognitions and Achievement: The Role of Peers within a Larger Systems Framework
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
303 Elliott Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Sandra Christenson (chair)
Dr. Scott McConnell (advisor)
Dr. Marika Ginsburg-Block (advisor)
Dr. Michael Rodriguez
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Andrew Zieffler
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
A Longitudinal Investigation of the Development of College Students’ Reasoning about Bivariate Data during an Introductory Statistics Course
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
1:30-2:30 p.m.
329 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Michael Harwell (chair)
Dr. Joan Garfield (advisor)
Dr. Frances Lawrenz
Dr. Lesa Clarkson
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Shu-fen Cheng
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Examining the Technical Adequacy of Existing CBM and Alternate Measures of Written Expression for Students with and without Hearing Loss
Monday, May 15, 2006
10:00-11:00 a.m.
239 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Stanley Deno (chair)
Dr. Susan Rose (advisor)
Dr. Susan Hupp (advisor)
Dr. Benjamin Munson
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Hilda Ives Wiley
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Collaborative Problem-solving Teams: The Relationship between Team Effectiveness and Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, and Concerns
Monday, May 22, 2006
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
239 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Scott McConnell (chair)
Dr. Stanley Deno (advisor)
Dr. Matthew Lau (advisor)
Dr. Kristen McMaster
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Gabrielle Mauren
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effects of Foster Home Placements on Academic Achievement, Executive Functioning, Adaptive Functioning, and Behavior Ratings in Children Prenatally Exposed to Alcohol
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
140 Nolte Center
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Michael Goh (chair)
Dr. Thomas Skovholt (advisor)
Dr. Thomas Hummel
Dr. Pi-Nian Chang
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Timothy Brown
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Protective Factors Associated with HIV Sexual Risk Behavior Among Heterosexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual American Indian Adolescents
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Michael Goh (chair)
Dr. John Romano (advisor)
Dr. Kay Herting Wahl
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Korinne Cikanek
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
An Investigation of the Relationships among Emotional Intelligence, Coping Skills and Counselor Self-Efficacy with Genetic Counseling Graduate Students
Thursday, May 25, 2006
2:30-3:30 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Thomas Hummel (chair)
Dr. Patricia McCarthy Veach (advisor)
Dr. John Romano
Dr. Bonnie LeRoy
Join the office of International Students and Scholar Services for the second annual year-end celebration this coming Friday, May 5, from 4 to 6 pm at the Bistro West (Humphrey Center) and the Carlson courtyard (if the weather cooperates!).
The event honors graduating international students and is a time for all internationals and their families and friends to gather and celebrate the end of the academic year. There will be live music by Tres Mundos, refreshments, and a slide show. Everybody is invited!
Friday, May 5th, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Bistro West (Humphrey Center)
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Don DeBoer
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Partner Dance Classes as an Adjunct to Couples Counseling
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
310 F Wulling Hall
On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, Boynton’s International Health Advocates (IHA) would like to invite you to participate in a chat room to discuss your questions regarding health insurance and general health on Wednesday, April 26 beginning at 5:00 p.m. For instructions on how to participate please go to, www.bhs.umn.edu/iha/chat.htm The chat room will work best for those using a computer that has a high speed Internet connection. The IHAs are co-sponsored by Culture Corps.
Join us for free pizza and talks on:
Social Security Reform: A Case Study of Chile with Implications for Education and U.S
Monday, April 24, Noon - 1:30 pm
Room 250 Wulling Hall (86 Pleasant St. SE, Mpls)
Presented by Dario Menanteau-Horta, Center for Rural Sociology and Community Analysis
No reservations are necessary. This program is sponsored by the International Education Committee in the College of Education and Human Development.
Feeling Lonely? Tired after the LONG week of study?
Do you want to reconnect with old friends?
Do you want to make new friends?
Come join us at the Small World Coffee Hour (SWCH). This FREE Program provides an opportunity for Internationals and US Americans to socialize with those of similar interests in a casual environment.
The Small World Coffee Hour Staff invites you to this week's special "Africa today.� Come with the appetite for ethnic food, African music, exciting games and activities, and prizes to win!
We will also have our freshly brewed hot coffee, flavorful tea, and a relaxed environment where you can meet old friends, make new ones, or simply "network."
Come alone or with your friends! Hope to see you there!
Where: 110 Heller Hall, West Bank, U of M
When: April 21, 4 P.M-6 P.M.
Theme: Africa
Sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services
Co-Sponsored by Illume International, Student Activities Office, Coca Cola
END OF THE YEAR & GRADUATION CELEBRATION
Friday, May 5, 2006
West Bank Bistro, Humphrey Center (lower level)
Come join us for a special Small World Coffee Hour: End of The Year & Graduation Celebration! Celebrate all of your accomplishments, adventures, and happy events this year with your colleagues, friends and family! Enjoy: Live music by the band Tres Mundos! Free refreshments! "Happy Memories" Slide Show! Have your souvenir photo taken with Goldy Gopher! And much more! This event will be held on Friday May 5, in the West Bank Bistro (lower level of the Humphrey Center), from 4pm – 6pm. The celebration is co-sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services and the Office of International Programs, for more information visit: www.isss.umn.edu/services/Celebration.html
The week of April 17th-21st is Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week.
GAPSA and its Member Councils are hosting a variety of activities and events. For more information, see http://www.gapsa.umn.edu/index.htm
As you may be aware, the Educational Psychology Department is participating in a review of our programs for which we’ve been preparing over the last several months. On Thursday, April 20, external reviewers will be visiting with faculty and students as part of this process.
If you would like to learn more about the graduate program in Educational Psychology, the review process, and why program reviews are conducted, please join Jennifer McComas for an information session for students on Tuesday, April 18, 9:00-9:45 a.m. in 128 Burton. Refreshments will be provided.
Colleagues and students are invited to join us in saluting
Professor Joan Garfield
for excellence in teaching. Joan is a recipient of the 2005-06 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Gradaute and Professional Education. This award recognizes contributions to postbaccalaureate, graduate, and professional education through excellence in instruction; involvement of students in research, scholarship, and professional development; development of instructional programs; and advising and mentoring of students.
Monday, April 24, 3:30 (registration); 3:45 (program); reception to follow.
McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis
RSVP: Phone: 612 625 9174; Email: brek0045@umn.edu; Online: www.alumni.umn.edu/distinguished teaching
Wednesday, April 19, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room 315 Nicholson Hall.
This workshop offers guidelines for publication in APA style, the most widely used citation style for professional work in education fields. Writers will learn about the submissions process, specific citation requirements, and where to submit articles.
Presenters are Dana Lundell, director of CRDEUL; and Jeanne Higbee, senior adviser for CRDEUL. Both are coeditors of the Center's publication series, including reports, books, monographs, and proceedings.
No RSVP is required to attend this event.
The Center for Teaching and Learning Services is offering a retreat for graduate students and posdoctoral fellows who have NOT yet participated in Preparing Future Faculty's GRAD 8101 (Teaching in Higher Education).
The retreat will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM. The cost is $10 and includes workshops, refreshments, and lunch. For more information and to register, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/pff/retreat/index.html.
Space is limited to 60 participants. Registration deadline is May 11, 2006.
Neurolinguistics of Sign Language
Judy Kegl
Linguistics
University of Southern Maine
Thursday, April 13, 2006
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
N119 Elliott Hall
Light refreshments will be served prior to colloquium.
Joan Garfield is one of seven recipients of the University's 2006 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in instruction, involvement in students' research, scholarship, and professional development; development of instructional programs; and advising and mentoring of students. Congratulations Joan!
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Jean Klein
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Predictors of Recovery in Adolescents with Alcohol and Chemical Addictions
Monday, April 10, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
303 Elliott Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Cheryl Perry (chair)
Dr. Sandra Christenson (advisor)
Dr. Michael Harwell
Dr. Patricia McCarthy Veach
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Michelle Tichy-Reese
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Constructive Controversy: A Long Overlooked Pathway to Moral Development
Thursday, April 20, 2006
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
375 Peik Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Roger T. Johnson (chair)
Dr. David W. Johnson (advisor)
Dr. Geoffrey Maruyama
Dr. Mark Umbreit
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the University of Minnesota's inaugural Graduate and Professional Student Career Fair, which will be held on:
Thursday, March 23 from noon to 4:00 p.m. on the main floor of the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs (West Bank)
Representatives from corporations, non-profits, and government agencies are eager to meet with University of Minnesota graduate and professional students to discuss employment opportunities. In addition to employers, career services professionals will be available during the fair to review resumes and C.V.s.
Additional information about the career fair is available online at www.grad.umn.edu/career/careerfair/index.html.
Students also are encouraged to attend a free workshop designed to help them prepare for the career fair:
Using Networking to Find the Hidden Job Market Thursday, March 23
1-2 p.m.
Cowles Auditorium
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
West Bank
Graduate and professional students can register for the career fair online, as well as view the list of participating employers, at www.grad.umn.edu/career/careerfair/index.html.
Students can register for the workshops online at http://www.grad.umn.edu/career/workshops/.
Registration for the career fair and the workshops is free.
Please join us for the
Sixth Annual Educational Psychology Graduate Student Research Day
on Friday, March 10, 1:00-3:30
in the Mississippi Room, Coffman Union.
(Paper Presentations, 1:00-2:30; Posters & refreshments, 2:30-3:30)
Over 25 graduate students will share their research via posters and paper presentations.
RSVP: 612 624 1698 or kwalter@umn.edu
Like spreading butter: Students’ understanding of the standard deviation
Bob delMas, Associate Professor
General College
Wednesday, March 8: 12:15 – 1:30
240 Burton Hall
Faculty, staff, & students are invited to attend this brown bag seminar. This presentation describes the use of a unique technological tool to probe students’ reasoning about what makes the standard deviation larger or smaller. Results will be presented from an interview study of twelve college students who were given a task involving this tool to explore their understanding of standard deviation.
Cookies and lemonade will be served.
Learn about Ukraine at the Small World Coffee Hour this Friday
Want to meet Students/Professionals from All Over the World?
Tired after the LONG week of study?
Looking for a Fun & Relaxing time?
Join Us at the Small World Coffee Hour for:
·Freshly brewed hot coffee and flavorful tea
·Trivia, Drawing, & Other Activities
· Ethnic Music, Displays, Food, & Great Prizes
THEME: “Get to know a bit about Ukraine!"
Friday, March 3, from 4.00-6.00 p.m.
110 Heller Hall, West Bank, Minneapolis
This FREE Program provides an opportunity for Internationals and US Americans to socialize with those of similar interests in a casual environment.
CO-Sponsored by:
International Student and Scholar Services
Minnesota Ukrainian Student Association
The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at the University of Minnesota (St. Paul Campus), March 27 - 29, 2006. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as possible, as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. Please forward, post, and distribute this e-mail to your colleagues and listservs.
All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute. For more information call (888) 824 - 4424 or visit The Grant Institute website at http://www.thegrantinstitute.com. Registration cost is $597.
There has been a change in University policy concerning the scheduling of classes on caucus night, Tuesday, March 7, 2006. State law, Section 202A.19, Subdivision 3, gives the University Board of Regents authority to allow classes and other events to be held on caucus night. Instructors are expected to make accommodations for students who will be attending their party caucus.
The Graduate School invites proposals for improving the quality of graduate education, and the quality of the graduate student experience, at the University of Minnesota. This initiative follows the exploration of three Graduate School priorities at the School's Centennial Symposium held this past October: increasing access to graduate education for underrepresented groups; promoting innovations in the design of graduate education to produce excellent student experiences and outcomes; and developing institutional policies and practices that facilitate interdisciplinary teaching, research, and training in graduate education. Proposals may address any aspect of graduate education that would benefit from innovation and change, but preference will be given to ideas that advance these three priorities.
Any University employee, currently enrolled (spring 2006) Graduate School student, Graduate School program, or department or college that offers a program(s) in cooperation with the Graduate School, is eligible to submit a proposal. The deadline for proposals is March 17, 2006. Awards will be announced in mid-April and celebrated at a public event on May 9. For complete information about the call for ideas, see "News, Events and Announcements" on the Graduate School Web site, http://www.grad.umn.edu/dgs/innovation.html.
International Student and Scholar Services offers a series of career workshops for international students, beginning Tuesday, February 14. The sessions provide practical information and materials on how to find a job, how to write a resume and cover letter, how to prepare for a job interview, and visa options after graduation including H-1 B and permanent resident . Detailed information is available at http://www.isss.umn.edu/career/workshops.html
http://www.isss.umn.edu/career/workshops.html
Matt Burns will be presenting at the spring Educational Psychology Colloquium on Wednesday, February 15, 12:00-1:30 in Room 110 Shevlin. His topic is "The Instructional Level: What it is, why we care, and what is it?" Matt is an Associate Professor in School Psychology.
(Please note room change. The colloquium will be held in 110 Shevlin.)
Don't miss out the early registration for MESI-Minnesota Evaluation Studies Institute-Feb. 17!!!
Great training opportunity for professionals and students who are interested in program evaluation! Come to learn and reflect on contemporary issues in evaluation with national experts and practitioners!
The Eleventh Annual Minnesota Evaluation Studies Institute (MESI) will be held at the Holiday Inn Bloomington/Airport/Mall of America on March 22-24, 2006. Distinguished speakers include Melvin M. Mark, Michael Q. Patton, and Richard Krueger. Pre-session workshops will be held on March 21-22, 2006.
For more information and registration forms, please visit their website at http://education.umn.edu/EdPA/MESI. Group and student discounts are available. Early registration discounts apply through ** February 17, 2006**.
The 6th Annual Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 10th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Mississippi Room of Coffman Memorial Union. Mark your calendars now!
The Department instituted the Grad Student Research Day in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal?disciplined inquiry.
Please talk to your advisor and decide if you would like to do a paper or poster presentation. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, February 3. Proposal forms are available from Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu) and are posted throughout the department.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Heather Campbell
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Technical Adequacy of Curriculum Based Measures in Writing for English Language Learners
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m..
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Susan Rose (chair)
Dr. Christine Espin (advisor)
Dr. Kristen McMaster
Dr. Paul van den Broek
The 6th Annual Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 10th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Mississippi Room of Coffman Memorial Union. Mark your calendars now!
The Department instituted the Grad Student Research Day in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal?disciplined inquiry.
Please talk to your advisor and decide if you?d like to do a paper or poster presentation. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, February 3. Proposal forms are available from Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu) and are posted throughout the department.
Peace Corps is currently seeking candidates with degrees in Education to serve as Volunteers overseas with the mission of promoting Peace and Friendship. A Peace Corps representative is on campus every Tuesday to provide additional information, answer questions and assist students in the application process.
Campus Office Hours
Tuesdays
10am to 1pm
Learning Abroad Center
230 Heller Hall
2pm to 4pm
St. Paul Career Center
198 McNeal Hall
Appointments are also available by request. Contact:
Dan MacLaughlin
Recruiter, RPCV Slovakia, 1999-2002
612.348.1484
dmaclaughlin@peacecorps.gov
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Joseph Betts
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Effects of Different Methods of Handling Missing Values for the Computation of Internal Consistency
Monday, January 30, 2006
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m..
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Mark Davison (chair)
Dr. Michael Rodriguez (advisor)
Dr. James Ysseldyke (advisor)
Dr. David R. Johnson
DON'T FORGET:
Educational Psychology Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 10,1:00-3:30, in the Mississippi Room, Coffman Union.
Proposal submission deadline is Friday, February 3. Proposal forms are available in 206C Burton.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Susan Jensen
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
An Investigation of the Relationship among Attitudes toward Cooperation, Math Anxiety, and Mathematics Performance in Vocational Education Courses with an Enhanced Mathematics Curriculum
Monday, December 12, 2005
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
329 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. James Stone (chair)
Dr. David W. Johnson (advisor)
Dr. Thomas Hummel
Dr. William Bart
Empirically-supported Treatments in Counseling Psychology
Presented by James W. Lichtenberg
Professor of Counseling Psychology and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research for the School of Education, University of Kansas
Friday, December 2
Burton Hall, Room125
10:10-12:15
The 6th Annual Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 10th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Mississippi Room of Coffman Memorial Union. Mark your calendars now!
The Department instituted the Grad Student Research Day in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal?disciplined inquiry.
Please talk to your advisor and decide if you?d like to do a paper or poster presentation. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, February 3. Watch for email updates about the process for submitting proposals and other details.
Join Us for Free Pizza and Talk on:
The Tsunami Disaster in Thailand: Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Counseling and Psychology in Relief Efforts
Presented by:
John Romano & Arunya Tuicomepee, Educational Psychology
Monday, December 5, 2005, Noon to 1:30pm, 250 Wulling Hall, Mpls Campus
Sponsored by the International Education Committee in the College of Education & Human Development.
Feeling Lonely? Do you want to reconnect with old friends? Do you want to make new friends?
Come join us at the Small World Coffee Hour (SWCH) This FREE Program provides an opportunity for Internationals and US Americans to socialize with those of similar interests in a casual environment. The Small World Coffee Hour Staff invites you to this week's special "Pakistani" event. Come with the appetite for spicy snacks, Pakistani music, exciting games and activities, and prizes to win! Of course, we will also have our freshly brewed hot coffee, flavorful tea, and a relaxed environment where you can meet old friends, make new ones, or simply "network." Come alone or with your friends! Hope to see you there!
WHEN: Friday December 2nd, 2005
TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Heller Hall room 110, West Bank, U of MN Minneapolis Campus
Co-sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services and the Pakistani Student Association
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Yun Jung Kang
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
A Validation Study of the Professional Role Orientation Inventory (PROI)
Monday, December 12, 2005
11:00 – 12:00 noon
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Mark Davison (chair)
Dr. Geoffrey Maruyama (advisor)
Dr. Muriel Bebeau (advisor)
Dr. David W. Johnson
Policy Forum Breakfast Club
Sponsored by Target Corporation
The Value of Standardized Testing: Opportunities and Challenges
with
Dr. Dave Heistad, Director of Research, Evaluation and Assessment, Minneapolis Public Schools
Dr. Pat Olson, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Education
Kent Pekel, Senior Associate for Policy, National Center on Education and the Economy
Mary Cathryn Ricker, President, St. Paul Federation of Teachers
No Child Left Behind aims to raise the achievement of all students by providing additional federal funding while holding schools and teachers accountable for student performance. In Minnesota, student test scores have risen dramatically since the federal legislation was passed in 2001. But what is really behind the increase in test scores? Are school districts using test score data to improve curriculum or are they "teaching to the test"? Are teachers able to link test results to effective classroom practices, and does test data help them identify and focus on the needs of struggling learners? Do standardized tests accurately measure student achievement and academic preparedness?
Please join us for this special opportunity to meet with local education experts. Moderated by Kent Pekel. Hosted by Policy Forum Co-director Tim Penny and Nate Garvis, vice president of Government Affairs for Target.
DATE: Wednesday, December 7, 2005
TIME: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Complimentary breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. Program begins at 8:00 a.m.
PLACE: A.I. Johnson Room, McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis (East Bank, University of Minnesota)
PARKING: University Ave. Ramp (www.alumnicenter.umn.edu/events/parking.html), entrance is from University Ave., nine blocks east of I-35W
RSVP: Ellen Tveit at etveit@hhh.umn.edu or 612-625-8330 Reservations required before December 1
The Humphrey Institute Policy Forum, co-directed by former Minnesota Congressmen Tim Penny and Vin Weber, is part of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. The Policy Forum organizes public conferences and leadership development activities related to current public policy issues.
Next week is International Education Week. Take a look at the schedule of events.
The College's International Education Committee is sponsoring several events including:
Special International Pizza and Talk: Commanding English
A panel presentation related to the challenges facing multicultural diaspora in the Twin Cities.
Monday, November 14, 11:30-1:00, 120 Burton
Special Panel: Reflections on the Peace Corps Experience
Viewing and then discussion of the controversial film, "The Foreigners," by a group of returned Peace Corps volunteers.
Wednesday, November 16, 7:30-9:00 p.m., 402 Walter
Annual Dean's Reception in Honor of International Education
A reception to welcome the College of Education and Human Development's new and returning international students, scholars, and visitors.
Thursday, November 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Burton Hall Atrium
Reflections of Humphrey Fellows
A panel of Humphrey Fellows will share information on their respective countries, such as Bhutan, Laos, and Cambodia.
Thursday, November 17, 7:30-9:00 p.m., 250 Wulling Hall
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Saahoon Hong
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Cognitive Effects of Chess Instruction on Students at Risk for Academic Failure
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Susan Hupp (chair)
Dr. William Bart (adviser)
Dr. Jeffrey Long
Dr. Aaron Doering
The PFF Retreat -- held on Thursday, January 12th from 8:30 am to 2 pm at 525 Science Classroom Building on the east bank of the Minneapolis campus -- brings together graduate students from multiple disciplines and features workshop leaders with rich experience in teaching, research, and the faculty role at many types of higher education institutions.
This retreat is open to graduate students, teaching assistants, and postdoctoral fellows who have NOT yet participated in Preparing Future Faculty's Grad 8101 (Teaching in Higher Education).
Register at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/pff/retreat.html. Spaces are limited. There is a $10 registration fee which covers materials, morning refreshments, and lunch.
As part of the Strategic Positioning process, the Graduate Reform: Student Support, and the Graduate Reform: Discipline Evolution, Task Forces will hold two town hall meetings for graduate and professional students as follows:
Thursday, October 27
5:00 - 6:00 p.m., 62 Continuing Education and Conference Center
Thursday, November 10
5:00 - 6:00 p.m., 303 Coffman Memorial Union
The charge for each Task Force is posted on the Strategic Positioning Web site.
(For Grad Reform: Student Support, see http://www1.umn.edu/systemwide/strategic_positioning/tf_acad_grad_stu_supp.html.)
(For Grad Reform: Discipline Evolution, see http://www1.umn.edu/systemwide/strategic_positioning/tf_acad_grad_discip.html)
The Lecture Series on Law, Health & the Life Sciences will present Prof. Michael Gazzaniga, PhD (Dartmouth College) on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 from 11:30am-1:00pm in the Mississippi Room at Coffman Memorial Union. Prof. Gazzaniga will lecture on "The Ethical Brain." Continuing education credit is offered (see below). The series is cosponsored by the University of Minnesota's Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences (www.lifesci.consortium.umn.edu) and Joint Degree Program in Law, Health & the Life Sciences (www.jointdegree.umn.edu).
Abstract: Cognitive neuroscience can either help or hinder how we should think about everyday ethical issues, such as whether an embryo has the moral status of a human being. However, there are important ethical areas that neuroscientists are being asked to weigh in on, when, in fact, they should not be. For instance, neuroscience has nothing to say about concepts such as free will and personal responsibility. And it probably also has nothing to say about anti-social thoughts. What cognitive neuroscience does do is suggest how brain research will instruct us on ideas such as universal morals possessed by all members of our species. This fundamental development will find cognitive neuroscience becoming central to the modern world's view of ethical universals.
Prof. Gazzaniga is the David T. McLaughlin Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Dartmouth College. He is a member of the President’s Council on Bioethics. His work has advanced our understanding of functional lateralization in the brain and communication between the cerebral hemispheres. He has brought his work to a lay audience through his many books and his participation in several public television specials on brain function.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required if you wish to receive continuing education credits (CLE or CME). RSVP to lawvalue@umn.edu or 612-625-0055. Coffman Union parking is available in the East River Road Garage on Delaware Street behind Coffman Union. Maps may be found at http://onestop.umn.edu/Maps/index.html.
This lecture is intended for students, faculty, researchers, scientists, policymakers, patients, health care professionals and organizations, and interested community. Following this lecture, participants should be able to:
-- Understand the neuroscientific findings that underlie moral and ethical behavior.
-- Explain how neuroscience contributes to our understanding of everyday ethical issues.
This lecture is the first in the 2005-06 Lecture Series on Law, Health & the Life Sciences. This year's Lecture Series focuses on the social implications of neuroscience. For more information on upcoming events, visit http://www.lifesci.consortium.umn.edu/news_and_events/#events.
November 1: Deadline for Luce Scholars Program of Professional Apprenticeships in Asia. More information is available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/research_abroad/luce.html
November 1: Deadline for Soros Fellowship. More information is available at http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1753/soros
November 16: Internal application for Wallace Fellowship. More information is available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/endowed/index.html
December 1: Applications due in Graduate School for Eva O. Miller and other endowed fellowships. More information is available at http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/endowed/index.html
January 2: Deadline for Juran Fellowship (full application is due January 20)
February 3: Deadline for submitting a proposal for Ed Psych Graduate Student Research Day (Proposal forms will be sent to the Ed Psych Listserv)
March 10: Ed Psych Graduate Student Research Day, 1:00-3:30, Mississippi Room, Coffman Union
GUY STANTON FORD MEMORIAL LECTURE
Wednesday, October 12, Ted Mann Concert Hall
Beginning 10:15 a.m.
To commemorate the Graduate School's centennial, this year's Guy Stanton Ford Memorial Lecture will feature a portrayal of America's third president, Thomas Jefferson by Clay Jenkinson, humanities scholar and University of Minnesota graduate. Mr. Jefferson will hold a press conference following his lecture. The Ford Lecture will be presented at Ted Mann Concert Hall, West Bank Campus, at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12. The lecture is free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come first-served basis. Large commemorative posters are displayed around campus to publicize Mr. Jefferson's visit. For more information on the lecture, see http://www.grad.umn.edu/news/ford/index.html.
The Graduate School’s Centennial Symposium on Tuesday, October 18 (3:00 – 4:45 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union Theater), will focus on the Future of Graduate Education. The symposium will feature the following three key themes:
1) diversifying the American intellect by opening access to graduate education To underrepresented groups. Featured speaker Anthony Lising Antonio will share his views about the changes in institutional practice needed to advance this goal.
2) reimagining the scope, content, and purposes of the Ph.D., with an eye toward innovation in the design of doctoral education. Associate Dean of The Graduate School Shirley Nelson Garner will host a panel discussion with William Engeland, Ruth Karras, and Michael Nordquist, who have been at the forefront of these reforms.
3) identifying the changes in institutional policy and practice needed to foster interdisciplinary teaching, research, and training at the graduate level. As newly appointed Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, I will share findings from my recent work at the University of Washington on this subject, as a springboard for discussion about its relevance to seeding, supporting, and sustaining interdisciplinary initiatives at the University of Minnesota.
For more information and to RSVP, please go to http://www.grad.umn.edu/centennial/.
The Student Parent Association (new student group on campus) and the Student Parent HELP Center will be hosting a Student Parent Day on WEdnesday, October 19, 2005 from Noon to 2:30 PM, on Northrop Plaza in front of Morrill Hall.
The purpose of this event is to increase the visibility for U of MN students with children. All student parents undergrad or graduate, their children, friends and staff/faculty supporters are welcome to attend this first of it's kind campus event. In addition to several speakers and presenters that will begin the program at Noon we are also excited to host a group of 40 teen parents from AGAPE Alternative High School. These teen students will be queried in advance regarding their future major and career interests, and then matched with volunteer student parentmentors from the U of MN who are currently in those selected majors or fields. The AGAPE teen parents and our own U of MN STudent Parents will then enjoy a pizza luncheon together from 1 to 2:30, giving them time to discuss college life, amjor interests and career plans. This event is sponsored by a U of MN Coca Cola Grant that SPA received. All U of MN student parents and their supporters are welcome to attend this event.
The 6th Annual Graduate Student Research Day will be held on Friday, March 10th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Mississippi Room of Coffman Memorial Union. Mark your calendars now!
The Department instituted the Grad Student Research Day in 2001 in recognition of the abilities and talents of its students. This annual event has been designed with three purposes:
-- to provide a format for graduate students to present their research and be recognized locally by peers and faculty
-- to provide students an opportunity for professional development and practice for future state or national conferences, and
-- to promote a department-wide activity that brings faculty and graduate students together around a common goal—disciplined inquiry.
Please talk to your advisor and decide if you’d like to do a paper or poster presentation. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, February 3. Watch for email updates about the process for submitting proposals and other details.
Liz Veatch, director for the NSEP David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship, will be visiting the Twin Cities campus on Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (other times by appointment), 110 Heller Hall, West Bank, to meet with students to discuss fellowship opportunities. The National Security Education Program (NSEP) is a unique U.S. government-sponsored fellowship opportunity for U.S. graduate students to enhance their understanding of countries whose languages and cultures are less frequently studied. The maximum award for overseas study is $12,000 per semester for up to two semesters. A maximum of $12,000 is available for a program of domestic study only. The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000. Application deadline is January 30, 2006. For more information contact, Meaka Henningsen, Office of International Programs, meaka@umn.edu or http://nsep.aed.org/
Ockjean Kim, a recent graduate in Special Ed, received a dissertation award from CEC Teacher Education Division. Ockjean is currently on the faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Congratulations to Ockjean!
International Student and Scholar Services is offering Career Workshops Fall 05 for international students, beginning this coming Tuesday (October 4). The sessions provide practical information and materials on how to find a job, how to write a resume and cover letter, how to prepare for a job interview, academic job search and visa options after graduation Detailed information can be found at http://www.isss.umn.edu/career/workshops.html
The Graduate School’s Centennial Symposium will be held on Tuesday, October 18 (3:00 – 4:45 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union Theater) and will focus on the Future of Graduate Education. The symposium will feature the following three key themes:
1) diversifying the American intellect by opening access to graduate education to underrepresented groups. Featured speaker Anthony Lising Antonio will share his views about the changes in institutional practice needed to advance this goal.
2) reimagining the scope, content, and purposes of the Ph.D., with an eye toward innovation in the design of doctoral education. Associate Dean of The Graduate School Shirley Nelson Garner will host a panel discussion with William Engeland, Ruth Karras, and Michael Nordquist, who have been at the forefront of these reforms.
3) identifying the changes in institutional policy and practice needed to foster interdisciplinary teaching, research, and training at the graduate level. As newly appointed Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, I will share findings from my recent work at the University of Washington on this subject, as a springboard for discussion about its relevance to seeding, supporting, and sustaining interdisciplinary initiatives at the University of Minnesota.
For more information and to RSVP, please go to http://www.grad.umn.edu/centennial.
TODAY!
Join us for free pizza and talk on:
Maoist Insurgency and Education in Nepal: The Plight of School Children
Presented by Bhaskar Upadhyay, Curriculum and Instruction
When: Monday, October 3, 2005, Noon - 1:30
Where: 250 Wulling Hall, East Bank, Minneapolis Campus
Free and open to all.
National Depression Screening Day
Thursday, October 6
Minneapolis campus screening – 302 Eddy Hall, 10:00-2:30
St. Paul campus screening – 199 Coffey Hall, 11:00-1:00
University Counseling & Consulting Services, 624 3233
SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR IS BACK OCTOBER 7!!!
Feeling Lonely? Do you want to reconnect with old friends? Do you want to make new friends?
Come join us at the Small World Coffee Hour (SWCH). This FREE Program provides an opportunity for Internationals and US Americans to socialize with those of similar interests in a casual environment. This week we will celebrate Columbus Day together. Come and ...discover America with us! We will have interesting information about the life and journeys of Christopher Columbus, a small window on Native American history and culture, and an exciting drawing contest (with prizes!). As always, we will also have great snacks, crafts, games, freshly brewed hot coffee, flavorful tea, world music, and a relaxed environment where you can meet old friends, make new ones, or simply "network." Come alone or bring your friends. Hope to see you there!
WHEN: FRIDAY, October 7, 2005
TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 110 Heller Hall, Minneapolis, West Bank Campus
COST: FREE!!!
Sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services
This event is sponsored by the International Education Committee for the College of Education and Human Development.
Celebrating the General College Vision: A New Book and A New Future
Wednesday, September 28, 2005, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
401 and 402 Walter Library
This forum will provide a lively discussion format about the new GC Book; The General College Vision: Integrating Intellectual Growth, Multicultural Perspectives, and Student Development. Authors will discuss their chapters, summarizing some of the ideas in the section and seeing how this might apply positively to future work at the University of Minnesota.
Free copies of the book will be available to all CRDEUL Forum attendees
Featured Panelists: Jeanne Higbee, Dana Lundell, and David Arendale; CRDEUL Co-Editors. Thomas Brothen, Catherine Wambach, Patricia James, Susan Staats, Mary Ellen Shaw, Irene Duranczyk, Donald Opitz, and Leah Woodstrom; Authors from the GC faculty, staff and student body.
Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy
(CRDEUL), General College, University of Minnesota, 612-625-6411
Bag Lunch Sponsored by the Center for Reading Research Topic: Assessing Reading Comprehension: Should We Measure Process or Product?
Friday, September 30, 2005, 12-1:15 PM – bring your own lunch
R380 Vocational Technical Education Building, St. Paul campus.
Speakers include Professors Michael Graves, David Rapp, Matt Burns, and Barbara Taylor. This is a follow-up to last Spring's highly productive discussion on factors to consider in measuring reading comprehension.
National Depression Screening Day
Thursday, October 6
Minneapolis campus screening – 302 Eddy Hall, 10:00-2:30
St. Paul campus screening – 199 Coffey Hall, 11:00-1:00
University Counseling & Consulting Services, 624 3233
New on campus? Tired after a LONG week of studying? Come join us for the Small World Coffee Hour (SWCH) "Exploring Minnesota" event this Friday. If you are looking for new places to go out with your friends, we have some great ideas for you! If you are already experienced in sightseeing in Minnesota, come share your experience with new friends! We will have great snacks, crafts, games, and information about places and events not to miss both at the U and in the Twin Cities area. We will also have a drawing at 5:00 pm to award prizes (Must be present to win!). As always, we will provide freshly brewed hot coffee, flavorful tea, world music and a relaxed environment where you can meet old friends, make new ones, or simply "network."
Come alone or bring your friends. Hope to see you there!
WHEN: FRIDAY, September 23, 2005
TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 110 Heller Hall, Minneapolis, West Bank Campus
COST: ITS' FREE!!!
(Sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services)
International and U.S. Students are invited to join our Fall 2005 semester cross-cultural discussion groups. Group members will meet once a week to share cross-cultural experiences, personal thoughts, and feelings in a relaxed small group atmosphere. For more information and to complete a participant application, visit the following web page:
http://www.isss.umn.edu/programs/disgroup/default.html.
These groups might fill quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
The Center for Reading Research will provide 10 - 20 awards to graduate students to enable them to attend the Bond Conference on Interventions for Struggling Readers at no cost. The conference is scheduled for October 10-11 at the University of Minnesota Continuing Education Center on the St Paul campus. The Bond conference will bring in many of the nation's experts on development of reading skills and on instructional interventions to use with students (especially students with limited English proficiency or disabilities) who struggle learning to read. The agenda for the conference is available at www.education.umn.edu/reading.
Attendance at the Bond Conference will provide our graduate students with a very unique opportunity to hear so many outstanding professionals focus on what their research says about how to intervene with struggling readers. The conference provides considerable opportunity for discussion among participants, and our students would gain from an opportunity to interact with area teachers, reading specialists and professors. We are offering these awards as an incentive to enable as many students as possible to attend the meeting. The cost of the meeting is $60 and this cost will be waived for students who are selected for the awards.
To apply for these awards, students must submit a one paragraph statement (maximum 250 words indicating why they believe they should be selected and how they would benefit from attendance at this meeting. Individuals who have previously registered and who are selected for this scholarship will have the cost of registration refunded. Those selected for the award are expected to attend the full conference, attending all day on Monday and Tuesday October 10-11.
The deadline for application is 5 pm Tuesday September 27. Applications should be submitted by email to Professor Jim Ysseldyke, Co-Director of the Reading Research Center. The email address is jim@umn.edu. Any questions should be directed to that same email address.
The purpose of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. To that end, the program provides support for graduate study in a wide variety of fields. Under the terms of the program, a "New American" is an individual who:
(1) is a resident alien; i.e., holds a Green Card; or
(2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen; or
(3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.
Candidates must demonstrate the relevance of graduate education to their long-term career goals and potential in enhancing their contributions to society. Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates who have not yet begun their graduate studies, but full consideration will be given to candidates in the first or second year of graduate studies in their current program. To be eligible, an applicant must not be older than thirty years of age as of November 1, 2005. Fellows will receive an annual maintenance grant of $20,000 and a tuition grant equivalent to one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the fellow (up to a maximum of $16,000 per academic year).
DEADLINE: November 1, 2005
MORE INFO: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1753/soros
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Ann Ooms
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
The Iterative Evaluation Model for Improving Online Educational Resources
Monday, September 12, 2005
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
329 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Joan Garfield (chair)
Dr. Frances Lawrenz (co-adviser)
Dr. Michael Rodriguez (co-adviser)
Dr. Joan Hughes
The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) represents the interests of all graduate students at the University of Minnesota. Their mission is to work with the administration and the Graduate School to make sure the needs of graduate students are known. Each track will be selecting a student to represent EPsy in the Council of Graduate Students (COGS). Please see a staff member if you are interested in serving.
Bic Ngo and I are working on the development of a new program area in C and I that will encompass issues and ideas related to teaching, learning, curriculum, urban education, teacher development, and social / cultural contexts of teaching and learning. With the spirit of this new program, we would like to invite you to watch and discuss The Public Purpose of Education and Schooling with us on Wednesday, September 14 from 12:15 – 1:30 in Peik 152 area. Please bring your lunch and we will bring the popcorn. Join us !!
The Public Purpose of Education and Schooling (70 minutes; Institute for Educational Inquiry, 1996)
The rhetoric of school reform continues to focus on the private purposes of schooling. We have all but forgotten the critical public role of schools in promoting the ideals of our American democracy. In this new videotape, seven prominent educators and scholars discuss and debate the purposes of schooling in America today. They consider the social and political forces that shape educational policies and explore the vital links between education and a civil society.
Panelists: John I. Goodlad, Moderator ; Benjamin R. Barber ; Linda Darling-Hammond ; Gary D. Fenstermacher ; Donna H. Kerr ; Theodore R. Sizer ; Roger Soder.
More to come,
Misty Sato
Assistant Professor of Teacher Development
SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR KICK OFF THIS UPCOMING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9!!!
Feeling Lonely? Do you want to reconnect with old friends? Do you want to make new friends? Come join us for the Small World Coffee Hour (SWCH) Kick Off event for a special welcome / welcome back to the U of M international students and scholars! This FREE Program provides an opportunity for Internationals and US Americans to socialize with those of similar interests in a casual environment. The SWCH Kick Off event is scheduled for this Friday, September 9, and co-sponsored by the Minnesota International Student Association (MISA) and the Minnesota International Center (MIC). We will have great snacks, crafts, games, and information about events not to miss both at the U and in the Twin Cities community. We will also have a drawing at 5:00 pm to award several prizes, including: gift certificates to the U bookstore, local restaurants, etc… (Must be present to win!). And as always, we will provide freshly brewed hot coffee, flavorful tea, world music and a relaxed environment where you can meet old friends, make new ones, or simply "network." Come alone or bring your friends. Hope to see you there!
WHEN: FRIDAY, September 9, 2005
TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Student Lounge, 3rd Floor, Blegen Hall, Minneapolis, West Bank Campus
COST: IT'S FREE!!!
Dr. Abi Gewirtz is conducting a longitudinal study examining the recovery of mothers and children (ages 6-12) over the first few months following an acute episode of domestic violence. There's been a lot of research showing that women and children who are exposed to domestic violence are at high risk of developing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, and aggression. However, not much is known about how these individuals react at the time of the crisis and if/how they recover over time. This study aims to learn more about these issues. We will then use this information to design an intervention to help prevent these mothers and children from developing mental health problems. Additionally, we maintain a database of families throughout Minneapolis who have called 911 due to domestic violence.
We are currently looking for graduate students to help with one of two different research tasks:
1. As part of our assessments we videotape the mother and child playing games together and discussing areas of conflict. We are seeking individuals to help code these tapes for aspects of parenting and the quality of the relationship.
Once you are trained, the hours you work could be very flexible based on your schedule. You would need to be free Monday mornings to attend coding meetings when they occur. Each tape takes about 3 hours to code and you would need to commit to coding at least 2 tapes per week.
2. We need individuals with moderate to advanced statistical skills and experience with SPSS to help with data analyses. You would need to commit a minimum of 8 hours per week. The hours that you work are very flexible.
We generally expect a commitment at least through December 2005 with a preference for individuals able to stay through May 2006. Participating in this study may be helpful to you in several ways including the potential to complete a dissertation or thesis project through this lab and/or future publication opportunities. This is a relatively rare research opportunity to help gather information about a population in need of services while knowing that your work is directly leading to interventions to help families living with violence.
If you're interested in learning more about this study, please contact Kristin Schneider as soon as possible but no later than MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12 at kschneid@umn.edu.
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Cynthia Fuller
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Voices of Non-western International Students: A Grounded Theory Study of Persevering in APA-Accredited Counseling Psychology Programs
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
1:30-2:15 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Frances Lawrenz (chair)
Dr. John Romano (adviser)
Dr. Kay Thomas
Dr. Michael Goh
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Jiyoung Choi
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School Of the University of Minnesota
Social Interdependence and Social Dominance: Determinants of Elementary Children’s Bullying, Victimization, and Prosocial Behaviors
Monday, August 22, 2005
2:00-3:00 p.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. William Bart (chair)
Dr. David W. Johnson (adviser)
Dr. Mark Davison
Dr. Nicki Crick
Dr. Geoff Maruyama
The Scholarly Community is cordially invited to share the Final Oral Dissertation presentation by
Tacksoo Shin
In partial fulfillment of requirements for PhD in Educational Psychology
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota
Effects of Missing Data Methods on Convergence Rate,
Parameter Estimate, and Model Fit in Latent Growth Modeling:
Students’ Mathematics Achievement
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
240 Burton Hall
COMMITTEE:
Dr. Jean King (chair)
Dr. Mark Davison (adviser)
Dr. Jeffrey Long (adviser)
Dr. Michael Rodriguez
For those of you going to APA, our department will participate in the APA Alumni Social Hour this year. The Social Hour will be held, on Thursday evening from 6-7 PM in the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Constitution Level (3B), Latrobe Room. Students and faculty are invited to attend. I am not sure how many of our alums will attend (since it has been awhile since we did this), but it may be a good time to connect with them.
The Graduate School Catalog states, "The final oral examination consists of a seminar in which the candidate presents the thesis and to which the scholarly community is invited." Be sure to send the time, place, and title of the presentation to Kathy Walter (kwalter@umn.edu). A notice of each final oral examination will be posted in 206 Burton, outside 210 Burton, and on the EPsy student listserv to inform interested persons. Only the committee members remain in the room and participate in the vote at the end of the presentation.