2015Annual Report

© 2015 Missouri State University

MISSION STATEMENT

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare professional educators of the highest quality. Our faculty help students recognize, accept and enhance the central place of public affairs in local communities in Missouri and throughout other regions of the United States and the world. As our state’s number one producer of teachers, conselors, administrators, and child/family life specialists, we encourage all students to become life-long learners and provide them career-long opportunities to exercise their talents as citizen teachers who are creative problem-solvers and effective decision-makers.

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN The College of Education has become a “leader in leadership.” Because leadership is such an integral component of all successful groups, organizations, businesses, and schools, we are reaching out to community, state, and national stakeholders to reconnect and establish relationships that will move education forward into the 21st century. Manyofourfinefacultyandstaffserveonlocalboardsofeducation,partnerships,foundations,andcivicgroups. They volunteer time and expertise. They connect students to service organizations and translate theory into practice. They help others. They are servant leaders. Missouri is focused on a major initiative to improve education for all P – 12 school children throughout our State. Higher education is one of the key components to this effort. Faculty, staff, and administrators have been spending countless hours adjusting curriculum, requirements, and policies to effect positive change. The road betweenSpringfieldandJeffersonCitycontinuestobelinedwitheducatorstravelingtoandfrommeetingswherethey hear others’ ideas and synthesize information. TheCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficersrecentlylaunchedaprojectcalledtheNetworkforTransformingEducator Preparation (NTEP), and the MSU College of Education will be a leader in that national effort. Beginning in August 2015, we will join Commissioner Vandeven’s representative and other states’ leaders in a series of task force meetings to advance the licensure and policy associated with educator preparation throughout the United States. This two-year project will include a set of recommendations that will be articulated in a report to be titled “Our Responsibility, Our Promise.” TheDean’sOfficehostedaseriesofLeadershipInstituteseminarsfor12facultyandadministratorsthroughout the 2014 – 2015 academic year. In early September 2015, we will hold a culminating seminar. Appropriately, this will not be the end of our leadership building initiative, but the beginning. Throughout the2015–2016academicyear,wewillsponsoraStaffLeadershipTeamthatwillleadotherstaffinaseriesofleadership seminars. Thanks to the support of the Herschend Family Foundation, we launched a new school leadership project thisyearcalledtheMissouriInstituteforLeadershipinEducation(MILE).GoingtheextraMILEnowmeansbecoming a highly skilled school principal or superintendent who knows how to lead whole school reform at the most professional level. We are now working with others across the State to expand and extend the program. Our active participation as a member of the Missouri Advisory Board for Educator Preparation (MABEP) is contributing to the goal of helping policy makers make informed decisions. Serendipitously, this is also contributing to our efforts to reach out, connect, and reestablish relationships of local, state, and national importance. During the joint meeting of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and the State Board of Education inJuly2015,weparticipatedinlivelydiscussionsregardingteacher education that will, I trust, result in positive changes in the very near future. The College of Education at Missouri State University continues to be a leader. Along with leadership comes responsibility and accountability. We are up to the challenge, and we will continue to carry-out our University’s mission in Public Affairs by working in partnership with all stakeholders.

TABLEOFCONTENTSMission Statement...........................................................................................A Message From the Dean.............................................................................TheOfficeofAccreditation,Assessment&DataManagement.....................OfficeofStudentAffairsintheCollegeofEducation....................................Southwest Regional Professional Development Center..................................Childhood Education and Family Studies.......................................................Child Development Center.............................................................................Counseling,Leadership&SpecialEducation.................................................Reading,Foundations&Technology..............................................................GreenwoodLaboratorySchool.......................................................................NewCollegeofEducationFaculty&Staff......................................................Honors and Awards.........................................................................................Missouri State Regional Demonstration Project.............................................College of Education Balance Sheet..............................................................College of Education Organizational Chart....................................................

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OFFICEOFACCREDITATION,ASSESSMENT&DATAMANAGEMENT

• We began the implementation of Taskstream, a new assessment system that will replace several older systems we currently use in the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) programs and the College of Education. It will streamline data collection and assessment for the EPP, enable more robust reporting, and offer portfolio creation options to students. With the help of staff, faculty, and graduate assistants, we were able to have the system engaged for students entering the initial programs in the spring 2015

semester, along with their faculty and cooperating teachers.

• New student standardized test scores, to include, Missouri Educator Profile (MEP), Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments (MEGA), and Missouri Content Assessment (MCA), are being loaded into Banner and Taskstream to ensure student performance is tracked and analyzed.

• Implemented a new Portfolio system within Taskstream that integrates with the students’ academic program. This

The Office of Accreditation, Assessment, and Data Management (AADM), established in the fall 2013 semester, has developed numerous projects this past year. The staff in AADM, along with other university staff, completed an audit of all the assessments used in the COE and EPP. It was quickly realized that there needed to be a centralized and comprehensive system to assess the effectiveness of the teacher education and related programs in the COE and EPP. The effectiveness of teacher education programs, both at the state and national level, have come under review for not addressing the decrease in student standardized test scores. To this end, Taskstream was adopted to ensure that MSU is at the forefront in assessing student progression. The office of AADM has started numerous initiatives to include:

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portfolio system easily allows the student to create a customized Portfolio related to specific goals. The student can customize all aspects of the portfolio from which assessments are included to the standards they address and include any work the student and faculty deem appropriate.

• We will be implementing NVivo software in the Hill 305C lab. NVivo is a powerful workspace for qualitative analysis and mixed methods research offering tools to deeply analyze unstructured data. It allows one to produce rigorous research, deliver evidence-based findings, and evaluate data in order to inform decision-making.

• We are implementing R Stats and R Studio in all of our classroom labs. R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It provides a wide variety of statistical (linear and nonlinear modeling, classical statistical tests, time-series analysis, classification, clustering, and the like) and graphical techniques that are highly extensible. One of its strengths is the ease with which well-designed publication-quality plots can be produced, including mathematical symbols and formulas.

• A new server has been purchased given the support of the Provost and Dean. The new server has the necessary hardware to collect, process, and archive video assessments and data of students in the EPP. The server will also be used to store back-up data from Taskstream. The system consists of a Dell PowerEdge rack server along with a Dell PowerVault unit to provide backup storage from a separate location for added security.

• Leslie Champagne earned her Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Award.

• Larry Dudley earned his MSEd. Degree.

OFFICEOFSTUDENTAFFAIRSINTHECOLLEGEOFEDUCATION

RECRUITMENT & MARKETING

The Coordinator of Recruitment & Marketing is a staff member who reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The staff member assists the Associate Dean in implementing the overall recruitment and marketing strategy for the college. Last year, the Coordinator organized successful COE marketing events at campus-wide signature programs including Majors Fairs, Graduate College Career fairs, and COE sponsored graduate open houses.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISEMENT

The Professional Education Advisement unit provides comprehensive academic advising and program development for students who are seeking a degree and teacher certification in the College of Education. Thus, the major goal of this unit is to provide quality advising, disseminate accurate and timely information, and support student’s academic success and degree attainment.

• The Advisement unit’s accomplishments from academic year 2014-2015 include:

The Office of Student Affairs is a long standing group of units within the College of Education and is led by Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs, Dr. O. Gilbert Brown. The primary role of these is to provide leadership and management to all enrollment management programs and services that impact the recruitment, academic achievement, persistence, and degree attainment of undergraduate and graduate students in the college.

These key units are integral components of the Office: Recruitment & Marketing, Professional Advising, Educational Field Experiences, and Teacher Certification.

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• Advisors completed a total of 2,556 advisement appointments including 170 transfer students, 100 prospective students/families, 237, Walk-Ins, 95 Phone appts, and Graduates 247.

• Advisors met with prospective student groups from local and regional high schools

• The Advisement unit’s staff notable achievements include Juli Panza and Judy Pickering who have respectively been selected in consecutive years as the Outstanding Advising Award by the National Academic Advising Association organization for academic advisors.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

The Teacher Certification Office recommends Missouri State University education graduates to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for teacher certification after they have completed an approved teacher preparation program. This office also serves as the initial contact point for all post-baccalaureate students seeking certification, verifies program completion for graduates applying for out-of-state certification, and serves as a valuable resource for faculty, staff and students regarding all facets of teacher certification including the certification process, regulation changes, updates and changes to Missouri State certification programs and links to information for educators.

CONNECTIONS AND COLLABORATIONS

• Advisors affiliated with certification maintained an average advisee case load of 187 students each, allowing them to dedicate appropriate time to each student while also performing recruitment, monitoring and transcript analysis duties.

• Maintained 960 active student files covering all certification areas. Each file was monitored and students were sent update on their status.

• Certified 562 teachers, counselors and administrators during the prior academic year.

• Met with all School Counseling students at the beginning and end of their program to orient them to the certification process. Plans have been developed to begin this same process with all Education Administration students.

• Worked closely with the Accreditation and Assessment Office to develop the new Taskstream assessment system. Met with program coordinators from all programs to identify assessments to be completed in Taskstream.

• Assisted school districts in hiring and/or renewing 57 teachers on Provisional Certificates in 44 school districts across Southwest Missouri.

• Worked closely with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and program faculty regarding upcoming changes to certification requirements in Missouri. Began the re-approval process for all certification programs at Missouri State using updated standards.

• Partnered with local school districts and Universities to provide professional development to approximately 275 new teachers through the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program.

• Assisted students with the various DESE application processes by providing detailed, updated instructions on the Teacher Certification website.

The mission of the Educational Field Experiences office is to support the College of Education, secondary and K-12 programs by offering teacher education candidates diverse practicum and student teaching experiences in both urban and rural schools that demonstrate “best practices” in teaching. Prospective teachers gain real-world experience in a variety of classrooms, both local and state-wide, which offers the opportunity to observe and analyze techniques and strategies and to apply classroom theory. This office works closely with its partners throughout the state of Missouri to ensure successful and rewarding placements for each prospective teacher.

The Educational Field Experiences office is able to successfully secure placements for approximately 600 practicum students and 500 teacher candidates each year due to adherence to the following key strategies:

• Collaboration and connection with campus programs and departments by attending Elementary, Secondary, and College of Education leadership committee meetings to gather and share information pertaining to practicum and student teaching placement

• Partnering with Nixa, Republic, and several St. Louis and Kansas City school districts to support the co-teaching model and training for student teaching

• Physical arrangement of a shared office space which enhances the practicum/teacher candidate placement process and improves communication and collaboration

• Maintaining an open-door policy for students, faculty, and staff. Student comments on the evaluation survey of this office have often noted that this policy makes them feel welcome and supported.

• Proactive efforts in providing and improving communication with students, MSU educational programs and departments, and other stakeholders across the state of Missouri.

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS IN THECOLLEGEOFEDUCATION

SOUTHWESTREGIONALPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTCENTER

The Southwest Regional Professional Development Center (SWRPDC) is one of nine regional professional development centers in Missouri, funded primarily by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The SWRPDC covers the largest region in the state and serves over 90 school districts.

MISSION

The mission of the SWRPDC is to build the capacity of educators and schools to maximize student performance through high-quality professional development. The SWRPDC provides facilitation and support services, through a staff of consultants with content area and practical expertise. The collaborative work focuses on enhancing the quality of both teacher and administrator effectiveness that will lead to increases in student learning.

The main areas of expertise and consulting provided by the SWPRDC include the following areas:• Blindness Skills Specialists• English Language Learning, Migrant and Immigrant and

Refugee Education• Missouri Educator Evaluation System• Positive Behavioral Support (PBS)• Professional Learning Communities (PLC)• Special Education

Consultants in the SWRPDC also provide professional development in helping teachers teach to the Missouri Learning Standards, prepare their School Improvement Plans, improve instruction in math and English/language arts and much more. Some special accomplishments and activities of note In the SWPRCD over the past year include:

• The Center is now offering short-term online professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers across the state.

• Claudia Franks, a Migrant and English Language Learner consultant, is hosting a summer school program for Migrant children in the region that has gone from serving 20 students to well over 100 in just 3 years.

• RPDCs across the state are celebrating their 20th anniversary.

• Center consultants have brought several nationally-known experts to Springfield to offer professional development for local teachers.

• The RPDC classroom in downtown Springfield was refurbished including up-to-date technology for participants in professional development workshops.

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CHILDHOODEDUCATIONANDFAMILYSTUDIES

SEEKING CERTIFICATION?Individuals seeking certification may consider two avenues within the Childhood Education and Fam-ily Studies Department: Early Childhood Educa-tion and Elementary Education. The Early Child-hood Education program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education as well as certification for children birth through third grade. This program is taught by expert full-time faculty who focus on application of developmental theories as well as innovative intervention and prevention techniques within high-quality school placements. Given the high quality of this program, it comes as no sur-prise that this program has grown by 265% in the past five years. Our Elementary Education program also leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education and certification for first through sixth grades. As

the largest elementary education program in the state, the B.S.Ed in Elementary Education pro-vides extensive field experience and support in such areas as working with English language learners and working with SMART technology.

CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT The Childhood Education and Family Studies De-partment also offers a program outside of teacher certification: Child and Family Development. This undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with four different emphases: Ear-ly Childhood, Family Development, Youth Devel-opment, and Child Life. This program focuses on human development, behavior, and interpersonal relationships across the lifespan. A degree in Child and Family Development can lead to a rewarding

The Department of Childhood Education and Family Studies offers a dynamic assortment of programs and degrees that serve children and their families. The Department supports the public affairs mission of the university through the focus on public affairs in its curricula as well as through the research and service of departmental faculty. In 2014-15, the Department served over 1,219 majors and offered over 31,000 hours of coursework ranging from elementary education, early childhood, family studies, and child life specialization. These courses were delivered in a variety of modes including field-based instruction, on-line instruction and off-campus cohorts.

career in such areas of human service as educa-tion, social services, law enforcement, or the minis-try. Like our other programs, the B.S. in Child and Family Development offers vital field experience throughout the program. The Child Life Program, one of the emphases within the Child and Family Development degree, is only one of only two pro-grams in the region preparing child life specialists. Students in this program work directly with certified child life specialists, and they have the opportunity to participate in internships in hospitals nationwide.

GRADUATE EDUCATIONThe department currently offers three graduate pro-grams: A Masters of Science in Early Childhood and Family Development as well as Masters of Science in Education in Elementary Education. The M.S. in Early Childhood and Family Development pro-vides an exciting professional preparation program for individuals working with children, youth, and/or families. Students in the program come from all over the country and from a variety of fields includ-ing social services, child development, law enforce-ment, elementary education, and the ministry. This program has experienced more than 200% growth over the past five years which is a testimony to the value students are finding in the program as well as in the degree. The Masters of Science in Educa-tion in Elementary Education offers a strong core of curriculum and instructional principles for ele-mentary education along with exciting avenues to extend one’s competence and knowledge: literacy, conservation, math specialization, and technology. Students in M.S. Ed. in Elementary Education pro-gram receive a strong foundation in elementary ed-ucation while they grow in other professional areas.

SUPPORTING PUBLIC AFFAIRSAcross all programs in the Department of Child-hood Education and Family Studies, students will receive warm and attentive support from highly qualified faculty, staff, and advisors. The faculty in the department are vitally connected to public service in the community. Their work supporting our public affairs mission includes the following:

• Dr. Sabrina Brinson, recipient of the NAACP Drum Major’s Award• Dr. Joanna Cemore-Brigden, member of the Family Matters Board of Advisors/Directors• Dr. Denise Cunningham, chair of the Govern-ing Board of Ozarks Literacy Council• Ms. Cindy McMeley, Volunteer for the Convoy of Hope

• Dr. Jim Meyer, Member of the Board of Ad-visors/Directors for Better Beginning Healthy Families America• Dr. Diana Piccolo, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)• Ms. Kim Roam, Committee member for Child Care Aware of Southern Missouri and the Com-munity Foundation of the Ozarks• Ms. Cara Smith, Grief Group Facilitator for Lost and Found

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPIn addition to this outstanding service, faculty in the Childhood Education and Family Studies De-partment have been active researchers producing one book, ten articles, three grants, and numer-ous national/international presentations this year. Faculty in the department focus on a number of important social and educational needs through their research: culturally responsive children’s lit-erature, teachers’ perceptions of the impact of home visits, community partnerships, profession-al development school partnerships, preparation for linguistically diverse students, social cognition of toddlers, educational reform in China’s migrant communities, teacher training in China, and the relationship between curriculum and aesthetics.

A LOOK AHEADThe Department is planning for very exciting chang-es. The Elementary Education program will pilot a year-long apprenticeship model for its students in 2015/16. Twenty-six undergraduates will spend a full year in a classroom as they complete their course-work through embedded, performance-based prac-tices. This model replaces the traditional student teaching, and it has captured the attention of state leaders as a possible model for other institutions.

In addition, the Department will offer another master’s degree beginning in 2016. The Mas-ter’s in Child Life will provide advanced prepara-tion for Child Life Specialists, and it will be one of only a handful of such programs in the country.

CHILDDEVELOPMENTCENTER

The Child Development Center is a part of the Childhood Education and Family Studies Department (CEFS) which resides in the College of Education. Early Childhood Education and Family Development is a comprehensive major area of study. Common employment positions for our graduates include the following: preschool administrators, teachers, child life specialists in medical settings, infant-toddler specialists, school-age program directors and teachers, parent educators, intervention specialists in crisis agencies, nannies, and family activity specialists. Some graduates elect to pursue advanced degrees in areas relating to children and families.

PRACTICUM SITE

The Child Development Center program provides practicum experience for university students from the College of Health and Human Services (Social Work; Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Psychology and Communication Sciences and Dis-orders) and the College of Education (Early Child-hood Education, Family and Consumer Science and Special Education).

PUBLIC AFFAIRS MISSION

The Child Development Center supports the public affairs mission of Missouri State Universi-ty by striving to be a model of developmentally appropriate practice in our community. In ad-dition, students are able to follow their passion

of working with young children and finding their place at home in the Child Development Cen-ter. The mission of the Missouri State University Child Development Center is to provide a learning laboratory for students to observe young children and to participate in a high quality developmen-tally appropriate early childhood program for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. The Center expe-rience allows students to link educational theory with practice. The Center includes a high quality program for children of university students, faculty and staff, and the community; they provide resarch opportunities and are committed to diversity.

INITIATIVES

Missouri State University Child Development Center participates in the Eat Smart Advanced

program through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Child Development Center provides sound nutrition to young children to help fight obesity and life-threatening diseases that can be a result of poor nutrition. In addition, the Center has also participated in Taking Steps to Healthy Success and the First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Child Care Campaign. All of these initiatives support healthier environments for the children, families and staff through:

• Increasing physical activity; • Reducing screen time;• Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption; • Providing nutrition and breastfeeding support; • Engaging families as partners; and • Meeting the center’s health and wellness goals.

A LOOK AHEAD

The Child Development Center will soon have a brand-new, state of the art playground, fully funded by a generous donor. The playground will provide a safe environment for all ages of the children at the Center. The playground will expand to include an infant playground, toddler playground, two-year-old playground, a three to five-year-old playground, and a community area where the center can hold barbecues, picnics, and other activites.

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COUNSELING,LEADERSHIP&SPECIALEDUCATION

The Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education (CLSE) offers graduate and undergraduate programs and degrees that address a wide range of career options within the field of education including K-12 education, higher education, and counseling. The public affairs mission of Missouri State University is addressed through integrated service learning options within coursework, research and service activities led by the faculty, and course content that emphasizes ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. In 2014-15, the Department served approximately 140 undergraduates in the field of special education, and 515 graduate students seeking degrees in educational administration, student affairs in higher education, educational leadership and policy analysis, counseling (mental health and school counseling), and special education (mild/moderate cross-categorical special education, autism spectrum disorders, and blindness/low vision). CLSE provided over 8,000 hours of student credit hours across these degree specializations and served degree programs including Bachelor of Science in Education (Special Education), Masters and Education Specialist degree options, and one cooperative Education Doctorate degree option. These programs were delivered in a variety of modes including field-based, on-line, blended, and traditional, as well as off-campus cohorts.

SEEKING CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE?

Individuals seeking certification have opportunities for initial and advanced certification or licensure through undergraduate and graduate options. The Department offers the Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education Cross Categorical (K-12) which provides initial certification for teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities at the K-12 level. Several graduate degrees offer initial or advanced educator certification including:

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• Special Education: K-12 Cross-Categorical• Special Education: Blind/Partially Sighted

(Birth-21)• Elementary Counseling (K-8)• Elementary Principal• Secondary Principal• Superintendent of Schools• School Psychological Examiner

In addition, graduate students may pursue credentials as Licensed Professional Counsel-or and National Certification through ACVREP as Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

The Counseling, Leadership, and Special Edu-cation Department offers two degree options external to educator preparation. The Master of Science: Student Affairs in Higher Education degree option provides graduate students with preparation to meet the staffing needs of colleges and universities around the nation. This exemplary degree program offers the the-oretical underpinnings required to develop a thorough understanding of the history and tra-ditions of higher education, combined with the practical experience needed to serve colleges and universities throughout the 21st century. Students in this program are highly sought-af-ter for graduate assistantships within the divi-sion of student affairs and academic support programs, which reduces educational costs and provides degree candidates with valuable work experience. The MS: SAHE Program fol-lows Council for Advancement of Academ-ic Standards in Higher Education (CAS) and meets the American College Personnel Asso-ciation (ACPA) Professional Preparation Com-mission Standards. The Master of Science: Mental Health Counseling degree option pro-vides graduate students with preparation for Licensed Professional Counseling to serve in community-based counseling clinics and agen-cies. This CACREP-accredited program is rec-ognized for successful development of LPC can-didates who are prepared to serve children and adults in the mental health field. The Play Ther-apy Institute is an option that provides specific

training in play therapy for use in both clinical and school-based counseling settings with op-portunities for advanced coursework required to attain Registered Play Therapy credentials.

GRADUATE EDUCATION

The department excels in graduate educa-tion, offering 6 graduate degrees (including an accelerated masters degree option), two graduate certificates, and one cooperative educational doctorate degree program. MS: Counseling attained accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Re-lated Educational Programs (CACREP) in 2014 aligned with the MS: Mental Health Counsel-ing and the MS: School Counseling (K-8 and 7-12) degree options. Through the newly de-veloped EdS: Counseling & Assessment de-gree program, graduate students can pursue an advanced graduate degree with certifica-tion as a School Psychological Examiner, allow-ing these graduates to pursue careers in di-agnostic and assessment procedures. MSED: Educational Administration and EdS: Educa-tional Administration degree programs serve four cohort regions in Springfield, West Plains, Lebanon/Waynesville, and Joplin and have ini-tiated a pilot program incorporating the Na-tional Institute for School Leadership (NISL) curriculum into the MSED: EAD and EdS: EAD degree options for candidates selected by their school districts to participate in the Mis-souri Leadership for Excellence, Achievement, and Development (MoLEAD) program. MSED: SPE candidates can pursue an advanced de-gree and expertise in Autism Spectrum Disor-ders (MSED: SPE-ASD) as traditional graduate students or through an Accelerated MSED: SPE-ASD degree option that provides up to 12 hours of dual-credit coursework while pursuing the BSED: SPE K-12 degree, in addition to the areas of certification listed above (K-12 mild/moderate cross-categorical special education, blindness/low vision, and orientation & mobil-ity). Both the MSED: Special Education Alter-native Certification Track (MSED: SPE-SEACT) and the MSED: SPE-Blindness/Low Vision (BLV) degree options offer alternative degree oppor-tunities for persons with nonteaching bachelor’s degrees who would like to pursue initial teaching certification within the field of special education.

Additional Graduate Certificates in Autism Spec-trum Disorders and Orientation & Mobility are available for persons with either a bachelors de-gree or a masters degree who wish to obtain ad-vanced expertise in these areas but do not wish to pursue a full degree program. Opportunities for advanced degrees in Leadership are available through the MS: Student Affairs in Higher Educa-tion with a focus on careers in student affairs and student support services, as well as the Cooper-ative Education Doctorate in Educational Lead-ership and Policy Analysis (EdD: ELPA) offered in collaboration with the University of Missouri.

SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MISSIONThe Public Affairs Mission is exemplified in many aspects across the Departmental programming via curriculum, service, and research. The Cen-ter City Counseling Clinic (CCCC) offers low-cost counseling services to persons from early childhood through adulthood, including play therapy, individual therapy, and couples coun-seling, as a part of the practicum component of the program. In 2014, the CCCC provided 2,357 counseling sessions at an estimated value of $164,990-$212,130 of service to the Springfield community-at-large. The Special Education pro-gram incorporates an integrated service learning component into the BSED: SPE and the MSED: SPE-SEACT degree programs by including an af-ter-school reading and math tutoring program at a local Title One school in the region; thus pro-viding approximately 600-900 service learning hours on an annual basis. Additional opportuni-ties involving the Public Affairs Mission include participation in ethical leadership and commu-nity engagement through student organizational leadership and participation events, such as the Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC), Missouri Society of the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (MoSABA), and Chi Sigma Iota. Ethical leadership through presentation of research and acceptance of officer positions in state and na-tional professional organizations are also encour-aged and partially funded with successful repre-sentation of Missouri State University by students in the MSED: SPE, MS: COU, MS: SAHE, MSED: EAD, EdS: EAD, and EdD programs. The CLSE Department has a record of successful scholarly and service representation in leadership roles in all program areas at the state and national level.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPIn addition to this outstanding service, faculty in Counseling, Leadership and Special Education have been active researchers producing three books, six book chapters, eleven articles, nine grants for a total of $238,594 of funding, and nine-teen national/international presentations this year. Faculty mentoring of student research is a pri-ority for CLSE as approximately ten to twenty-five graduate and undergraduate students’ conduct research presentations at peer-reviewed nation-al/international venues each year. The scholarly products are developed primarily in the areas of educational leadership (PreK-12 and Higher Education), special education (applied behavior analysis and behavioral/social skills/academic intervention approaches), and counseling (per-son-centered therapy and creative arts therapy).

A LOOK AHEADThe Department is focused on development of 21st Century leaders and practitioners as new and innovative program changes are in devel-opment. Four new program options are in de-velopment at this time. The Educational Admin-istration Program has developed a Graduate Certificate: Special Education Director program that is slated for approval by Spring 2016. Cred-it-by-Assessment options for specific courses are also being developed for the Educational Ad-ministration Program and will be fully operational by Spring 2016. The Special Education Program is collaborating with the Psychology Department to develop programming in applied behavior analysis which allows eligible MSED: SPE-ASD students to complete advanced coursework re-quired to attain Board Certified Behavior Analyst credentials. A new degree option in Higher Ed-ucation Administration is anticipated for offer-ing by Fall 2016 as an alternative to the Student Affairs in Higher Education, allowing candidates to prepare for additional and expanded roles in leadership within the field of Higher Education.

READING,FOUNDATIONS&TECHNOLOGY

Comprised of programs spanning undergraduate through specialist level, the Department of Read-ing, Foundations and Technology offers degree options that appeal to a wide range of student ca-reer interests. The public affairs mission of the university is supported in the Department through its initiative of multiculturalism and social justice, which is reflected in the development of a Civ-il Rights trip for students in 2016 and collaboration on a multicultural course with an HBCU part-ner. In addition, Reading, Foundations and Technology provides service courses in support of majors housed in other departments both within and outside the College of Education. In 2014-15, the Department served over 305 majors and offered 11,721 student credit hours of course-work. These courses are delivered in a variety of modes including online, blended, and traditional.

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONIndividuals completing the middle level education program, which spans grades five through nine, will receive certification in a combination of two content areas from the fields of language arts, math, sci-ence, or social studies. This program is taught by expert faculty who focus on developmental theo-ries and applications appropriate for the education of middle level students. Practical experience is gained through a 30 hour interdisciplinary practicum course taught in an authentic middle school class-room and through student teaching experiences. This combination of coursework and field experi-ences prepares middle level education candidates to directly apply their knowledge to the classroom.

GRADUATE EDUCATIONThe Department currently offers three graduate programs: a Master of Science in Education in Educational Technology, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Master of Science in Education in Literacy. The Master of Science in Educational Technology is designed to include experiences with print, audio visual, video, com-puters, and peripherals. This degree is beneficial for all who have an interest in the field of technology per-

taining to instructional and training strategies and can lead to career options such as a building-level technol-ogy specialist, system-wide technology coordinator, or a professional position outside the field of education responsible for workforce training or coordination. In addition to the MSED, this program also offers a 16-17 hour certificate option. Both the MSED and the cer-tificate are available in online and traditional formats. The Master of Arts in Teaching is an alternative cer-tification program which allows students to obtain a teaching certificate and a master’s degree concurrent-ly. This program enables students who are consider-ing a mid-life career change to earn teaching certifica-tion in a secondary education field which is similar to their undergraduate degree major or work experience. Students who have recently graduated with a bache-lor’s degree, but wish to pursue teaching certification in content areas deemed high need by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), are also candidates for this program. Many students enrolled in the MAT program are able to ob-tain provisional certification to teach in a high school setting while pursuing their degree. Completion of the Master of Science in Literacy, paired with certification in an additional area, prepares students for DESE Spe-cial Reading Teacher Certification for grades K-12. This program emphasizes best practices taught by highly qualified faculty who instruct in their individual areas of expertise and is valuable for those who wish to pursue careers as literacy coaches or language arts curriculum specialists. Additionally, the MSED in Literacy offers an accelerated master’s option to aid students in moving forward with their master’s degree while completing coursework as an undergraduate. A 12 hour Graduate Certificate in Literacy is available for those who wish to take certification-only coursework to gain their DESE Special Reading Teacher Certification K-12, those in other programs who wish to add additional literacy coursework as an emphasis area, or those in other ar-eas where additional literacy coursework as an empha-sis area, or those in other areas where additional liter-acy coursework would allow them to qualify for a new position in the field of education. The courses in this program are available in online and traditional formats.

SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MISSION

The Department of Reading, Foundations, and Tech-nology is guided by Missouri State University’s three pillars of public affairs: ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. In sup-port of cultural competence, the department has an

initiative of social justice and multiculturalism. Enact-ment of this initiative includes a national Civil Rights study-away trip in development for spring 2016. Fol-lowing class readings and reflections, students will embark on a weeklong trip to Selma, Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, with an overnight stay in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans are also underway to develop a collaborative multicultural education course with the University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff, an HBCU partner, where students will work on joint projects, share ideas, and interact on various top-ics. Dr. Rebecca Swearingen, an associate professor in the Literacy program, is active on the MSU cam-pus with regard to ethical leadership. She co-chairs the Academic Integrity Council and sponsors the Academic Integrity Matters Student Organization.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

Faculty in the Reading, Foundations, and Technol-ogy Department engage in research focused on social, cultural, and educational issues. During the 2014/2015 academic year, the faculty in the depart-ment produced one book, four book chapters, nine articles, thirteen national/international presentations and eight regional presentations. Example topics of this research include study skills in early literacy in-struction, early literacy and cultural capital, retention and application of cultural knowledge, literacy and STEM, collaborative writing, teacher preparation and ESOL, and radicalizing community service learning.

A LOOK AHEAD

RFT continues to plan and explore ways to optimize the learning experience for our students. During fall 2015, the Educational Technology Program will finalize an accelerated Master’s option for students who want to pursue an interest in technology at the graduate level while completing their undergraduate degree. Another new project is a year-long intern-ship for Middle Level Majors which is currently in exploratory stage. This internship will provide stu-dents with an entire year of classroom experience in support of their coursework. The projected timeline for implementation of this model is fall 2016. RFT will sponsor the department’s first domestic study-away trip during the spring 2016 summer intersession. This trip to Alabama and Tennessee will provide students an opportunity to gain additional understanding of the Civil Rights Movement.

READING,FOUNDATIONS&TECHNOLOGY

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GREENWOODLABORATORYSCHOOL

The mission of Greenwood Laboratory School (GLS) is to support Missouri State University as a laboratory of best practices in teaching and to prepare students who are knowledgeable, creative, caring and engaged citizens. For more than a century, Greenwood has been known for its quality college preparatory program. Today Greenwood continues to provide advanced learning opportunities from kindergarten through twelfth grade that are designed to successfully equip students for college.

GREENWOOD IS KNOWN FOR

• State-of-the-art K-5 Science laboratory with special science teacher

• Greenwood Science Scholars wing for 6-12th grades

• iPads used in K-2nd grades• Lap tops provided for 3rd – 4th graders• 5th – 12th graders use their own computer

devices• Research and public speaking taught at all

grades• Upon graduation, 100% attend college• Independently ranked one of Missouri’s top

non-public schools• Fully accredited by AdvancedEd since 1927• Fully certificated masters’ specialist and doc-

toral degree level teachers

STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Outstanding awards in all types of contests• Ozark Engineering & Science Fair - multiple

awards including one Grand Prize & one first alternate Grand Prize – 2015

• Speech and Debate Tournament - winners at local, regional and National levels

• Science Olympiad – High School placed first and Middle School placed second in region-als and advanced to state

• Math Counts- four students from middle school advanced to state contests.

• Reflections - students place in all areas of writing, music, dance and photography by students 6-12th grades.

• More than 1200 hours of student service learning experiences

FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Two Outstanding Science Teacher Awards• One Outstanding Math Teacher• One Outstanding Debate Teacher • Area Boys Basketball Coach of the year• Four faculty involved in doctoral degree pursuits

MSU CONNECTIONS

• Over 1700 hours of college student observations• More than 1500 hours of practicum hours• MSU College class site for CNAS science classes;

COE middle school teacher preparation courses, Hispanic Initiative workshops, and Early Child-hood programs

• Safety training• Professors’ research projects• Internships and student teaching sites• Greenwood Laboratory School has been a proud

part of the College of Education, Missouri State University for 108 years.

PROUD PARTNER OF MISSOURI STATE

UNIVERSITY FOR 108 YEARS

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WELCOMENEWFACULTY&STAFF

WELCOMENEWFACULTY&STAFF

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NEW2014–2015FACULTYDR. HAE MIN YUDr. Hae Min Yu is Assistant Professor in the Department of Childhood Education and Family Studies. She earned a Ph.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Yu was a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher in Seoul, Korea. Dr. Yu’s research focuses on early childhood education, multicultural education, immigrant child and family studies, and music education for children. Most recently, Dr. Yu examined a Korean immigrant community-based children’s chorus and its impact on Asial American communities.

DR. JON TURNERDr. Jon Turner is Assistant Professor of Educational Administration in the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education. Dr. Jon Turner teaches courses emphasizing Superintendency. He completed his Ed.D. at the University of Missouri, Columbia and spent a 25 years as a public school teacher, principal and central office administrator in Missouri. Dr. Turner comes to MSU from Dallas County R-1 Assistant Superintendent. Currently, he is en-gaged in research involving school districts in Southwest Missouri, including one study involv-

DR. MEGAN BOYLEDr. Megan Boyle is Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education, in the Autism Spectrum Disorders program- primarily course work emphasizing Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Boyle earned her Ph.D. in Disability Disciplines from Utah State University. She earned a master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management at Florida Institute of Technology. Dr. Boyle comes from Utah State University as a Student Researcher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

AMY CHENOWETHAmy Chenoweth is an Instructor with Counseling, Leadership and Special Education. She has her Masters in Guidance and Counseling which she received at Missouri State University in 1987. She has professional credentials including Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Psychological Examiner, and Certified School Counselor. In her work as a mental health provider, Ms. Chenoweth has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with emotional and mental health concerns. She has previously served as a per course instructor for Drury University and Ozarks Technical College. Ms. Chenoweth

ing implementation of 1:1 technology in the classroom as part of the Ozarks Educational Research Initiative (OERI), as well as a second study investigating the utilization of a 4-day school week.

Currently, Dr. Boyle is involved in research involving applied behavior analysis and development of behavioral skills in children identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

comes to us from her most recent work with OACAC Head Start as Licensed Professional Counselor, formerly the Director of Child Development and Early Intervention Specialist, as well as a LPC serving in private practice in the Springfield, Missouri, region.

NEW2014–2015FACULTYREBECCA SMOTHERMANRebecca Smotherman is an Instructor with Counseling, Leadership and Special Education. She has a Master of Science in Counseling of which she received at Missouri State University in 2008. Ms. Smotherman has professional credentials and experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified School Counselor (K-8), Registered Play Therapist, Elementary Teacher (1-6), and Early Childhood Education Teacher. In addition, she previously served as a per course instructor for Missouri State University in the Counselor Educator program with

DUANY RAMOSDuany Ramos just finished her first year of teaching as the Spanish Instructor at Greenwood Laboratory School. Although this is the first time she has taught in junior high and high school classes, she has taught private classes to families and worked at the Little Spanish Pre-school. Duany graduated Missouri State University with a Master in Education Administration in May 2015 and worked with the “Hispanic Outreach Program”. Ms. Ramos is planning a study away trip for Greenwood students during the summer of 2016 to help enhance their foreign language skills in an applied learning setting.

HEATHER LEWIS

Heather Lewis is the fifth grade Instructor at Greenwood Laboratory School as of 2014-15 school year. Mrs. Lewis graduated Drury University in 2013 with a Master in Education Curriculum and Instruction. She comes from Fair Grove R-X School District where she taught for four years in the elementary school. Prior to coming to Greenwood she had presented several workshops for RCET covering such diverse topics as Slideshare, Prezi design, and Promethean Activities.

SHELBY SETZER

Shelby Setzer is in her second year as the Visiting Social Studies Instructor at Greenwood. She graduated Cum Laude, December 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education from Drury and is working on her master’s degree at MSU. Ms. Setzer has coached soccer, girls’ basketball, track and is now coaching tennis at Greenwood. Ms. Setzer will be joining Ms. Ramos on the study away trip for Greenwood students during the summer of 2016.

experience in elementary teaching (PreK-6), professional school counseling (K-6 elementary and 5-8 middle school) and mental health counseling experience as a LPC in community-based private practices.

DR. KAYLA LEWISDr. Kayla Lewis, is Assistant Professor of Literacy in the Department of RFT. She completed a Ph.D. in Reading at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock in 2015. Dr. Lewis has been teaching per course at Missouri State since 2002, while concurrently working in the public schools as an elementary teacher and a literacy coach, most recently for the Republic Public Schools. Dr. Lewis’ doctoral studies focused on scaffolding during literature discussions, as well as preservice teacher education.

DR. BRET CORMIERDr. Bret Cormier is Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership in the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education teaching in the Missouri State University cohort for the MU Ed.D. Program. Dr. Cormier earned his Ed.D at the University of Texas. Following years of service in the United States Army, 11th Infantry Regiment, Dr. Cormier began a career in K-12 education. He has served at a variety of positions in K-12 administration, including vice-principal, summer school principal, and RGK Grant Project Facilitator for Austin

DR. ALEX JEAN-CHARLESDr. Alex Jean-Charles is Assistant Professor of Educational Technology in the Department of Reading, Foundations, and Technology. Dr. Jean-Charles earned his Ph.D. in Educational Technology and Technology Studies from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology and STEM at Virginia Tech. Dr. Jean-Charles comes to MSU from the State University of New York, Oneonta, where he taught courses in educational Technology,

Instructional Technology, Foundations, Research Methods, and Philosophy of Education. While there, Dr. Jean-Charles designed and evaluated the online Educational Technology Specialist program. His research focuses on the use of technology with project-based learning in formal and informal educational settings.

Independent School District. Dr. Cormier also served as Senior Researcher for SureScore, Inc., in the Houston, Texas, region. He comes from Kentucky State University where he was an Assistant Professor.

NEW2014–2015FACULTY

DR. ROBERT PAUL MADDOXDr. Robert Paul Maddox II is Assistant Professor of Counselor Education in the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education. Dr. Maddox earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Wyoming, with a specialty in School Counseling: Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Play Therapy. Dr. Maddox has professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and School Counselor (Junior High) in the Sikeston, MO, region. He comes from the University of Wyoming as an

DR. TARYNE MINGO Dr. Taryne Mingo is Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education. Dr. Taryne Mingo earned her Ph.D. in Counseling and Student Personnel Services at the University of Georgia in 2015. She has earned professional credentials as a National Certified Counselor and a Professional School Counselor (Elementary). Taryne has several years of experience as an Elementary School Counselor in Georgia. She comes to us from South Jackson Elementary School, Jackson County, GA, as a Professional School Counselor.

DR. SHARI SCOTTDr. Shari Scott is an Instructor in the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education. Dr. Scott has earned her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at Tennessee State University in 2013. She also has credentials as a Teacher of Visually Impaired PreK-12 with specialization in assistive technology, and Tennessee Teacher Certification in Mild/Moderate Special Education (K-12), Mathematics K-12, Reading K-12, Language Arts K-12, and several areas of Social Sciences 9-12 . She was previously an Online Instructor for RODP with

Instructor for graduate and undergraduate coursework in counseling and play therapy.

Tennessee State University and an Assistive Technology Consultant, Outreach, Tennessee School for the Blind in Nashvillel.

NEW2014–2015FACULTY

TESSA SHEPPARDTessa Sheppard is the new Teacher in the Pre-School 2 classroom at Missouri State University Child Development Center (MSU CDC). She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Missouri State University and plans to finish her Master’s degree. Tessa served as lead teacher at OACAC Grant Head Start in Springfield, MO from 2011 until she joined MSU CDC this year.

NEW 2015 – 2016 STAFFNEW 2014 – 2015 STAFF

LAUREN PERRYMANLauren Perryman is the new Assistant Teacher in the Toddler 2 classroom at Missouri State University Child Development Center (MSU CDC). She is working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University. Lauren graduated from Kickapoo High School and has worked at MSU CDC since 2013. She will graduate from Missouri State University in December of this year.

JENNIFER HAMESJennifer Hames started working at Missouri State University in January 2008 at the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and then transferred to Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services in September 2009. She then transferred to Greenwood in October 2014. Mrs. Hames will celebrate the end of her first year at Greenwood in a few months and notes that she really enjoys working at Greenwood with the varied activities and with the broad range of ages.

VICTORIA SUMMERS ANDERSONVictoria (Tori) Summers-Anderson is the new Assistant Teacher in the Pre-School 2 classroom at Missouri State University Child Development Center (MSU CDC). A graduate of Kickapoo High School, she will graduate this December with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University. Tori also serves as a dance instructor at Ann’s Performing Arts Center and supports Missouri State University as a former member of the Sugar Bear Dance Team.

NEW 2015 – 2016 STAFFDR. RON SNODGRASSDr. Ron Snodgrass is the new Assistant Director at Greenwood Laboratory School. Dr. Ron Snodgrass has earned his Ed.D. at the University of Missouri, Columbia in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He is coming from Central High School where he was Principal for seven years. Dr. Snodgrass spent 29 years working for Springfield Public Schools spending nine years as a middle school teacher, six years as an assistant principal, and 14 years as principal in grades Kindergarten through high school.

DARLA BUTCHER Ms. Darla Butcher is the Southwest Regional Professional Development Center’s new Blind-ness Skills Specialist. D.J., which she likes to be called, graduated from Drury University in 2003 with a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education, and in 2015 from MSU with a Master Degree in Education, Certification in Visually Impaired, and Specialist Degree in Orientation and Mobility. She has worked for the Lebanon R-3 School District from 2004 to June, 2015 in early childhood special education, teaching the visually impaired, and teaching orientation and mobility. She also worked for the School of the Osage R-2 School District from 2007 to June,

ANNETTE COZORT Ms. Annette Cozort is our second new Professional Developers at SWRPDC, hired this August, 2015. She is Southwest Missouri State graduate in Elementary Education, later earned her Master of Science in Education Administration and her School Leaders Licensure. She has taught in Cassville, Nixa, and served as an Elementary School Principal in Mountain Grove, Monett and Republic. She has taught as Adjunct Instructor at Drury University in Monett. Annette’s further experience includes Professional Learning Communities Training, District Curriculum Advisor, Site Supervisor for Drury, MSU, and MSSU for student teachers, District

TRACY GROSS Ms. Tracy Gross is one of our two new Professional Developers at the SWRPDC. She earned BS degrees in Psychology and Elementary Education from the University of Montana, and a Master of Science in Educational Administration from MSU. She brings to us experience in Diverse Learning Curriculum writing, Middle School Math and Science, Response to Intervention, Learning and Instructional Strategies, Formative Assessment and professional learning communities.

2015 as an itinerant teacher for the visually impaired and special education students. D. J. is an active member in the Missouri Chapter of the AER, MSTA, and Southwest Vision Professionals.

Master Planning, and various community services.

HONORS&AWARDS

CLSE FACULTY AWARDS

Megan BoyleStudent Paper Competition Award, Association of Behavior Analysis International: Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Special Interest Group (May 6, 2015)

Chris CraigSelected as one of the Springfield Business Journal Men of the Year in 2015

Marci DowdySelected as one of the 417 Magazine 10 Most Beautiful Women in 2014

Cindy MacGregorOutstanding Graduate Mentor, MSU Graduate College (April 2014)

Tracie BurtDan Cockrell Dissertation Award, Finalist – Advisee, University of Missouri, ELPA Department (2014)

Karen EnglerDan Cockrell Dissertation Award Recipient – Advisee, University of Missouri ELPA Department (2014)

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY STUDIES

Sabrina A. BrinsonBlack Bear Online Magazine, Missouri State University (February 2015)Mind’s Eye and Missouri State Magazine, Missouri State University (September 2014)Drum Major Award, NAACP 2015

Candace S. FairbairnAcademic Contribution to an MSU Student Athlete, Maroon and White Honors Banquet

Cynthia A. McMeley (Instructor)Maroon & White Academic Honors Certificate of Appreciation, MSU Athletic Director (March 31, 2014)

Diana L. Piccolo (Associate Professor)The Global Directory of Who’s Who, The Global Directory of Who’s Who (October 2014)

Cindy K. Hail (Professor)Professor Incentive Salary Program, MSU (August 2014)

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FACULTY HONORS AND AWARDS

Dr. Cathy Pearman2014 President’s Service Award, Association of Teacher Educators

Dr. Beth HurstUniversity Foundation Award for Teaching 2014

Missouri Governor’s Excellence in Teaching Award 2014

Jane WardPresident’s Volunteer Service Award – Bronze

ADVISEMENT DEPARTMENT

NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising will award Ms. Juli Panza, COE advisor, a 2015 Outstanding Advising Certificate of Merit in the Academic Advising---Primary Role category. “This category includes those individuals whose primary role at the institution is the direct delivery of advising services to students.”

COE will send Juli to the NACADA Annual Conference in Las Vegas to receive her award during the first week of October 2015.

MISSOURISTATEREGIONALDEMONSTRATIONPROJECT

During this age of instant information, successful faculty, staff, and students are aided by technology. Whether they have a physical or learning disability, assistive technology such as computers or software can be obtained through Missouri State’s Regional Demonstration Program to ensure these individuals’ success. Tim Lehmann, Disability Projects Coordinator at Missouri State University, works with a grant that has been received since 2005 through the Missouri Assistive Technology Advisory Council (MATC), to provide different types of assistive technology for people of all disabilities. He provides demonstrations and training on this equipment for faculty, staff, and students in order to create an accessible environment in and out of the classroom. This includes personal and professional use of assistive technology to ensure success for these users.

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BALANCESHEET

 BUDGETED  FUNDS YEAR  TO  DATE  EXPENDITURES

Salaries YTD  Salary  ExpendituresFull-­‐time  Salaries 5,227,561.26                                   Full  Time  Salaries 5,068,107.33                            Full-­‐time  Fringes 1,977,073.94                                   Overtime  Wages 792.25                                                  Supplemental  faculty 203,781.00                                           Full  time  Fringes 2,006,850.19                            Part/time  salaries 53,790.00                                               Supplemental  Faculty 225,863.29                                    Part/time  fringes 37,578.18                                               Part/time  Salaries   142,096.46                                    Student  salaries 22,500.00                                               Part/time  Fringes   50,049.45                                        Graduate  Assistant 172,871.00                                           Summer 531,963.22                                    Wage  Increases 120,395.35                                           Per  Course 418,553.30                                    Per  Course 422,888.00                                           Student  Salaries 20,156.19                                        Summer  School 321,383.06                                           Graduate  Assistants 159,550.17                                    Total  Salaries 8,559,821.79                                   Staff-­‐Supplemental 31,505.00                                        

Total  YTD  Salaries   8,655,486.85                            OperatingTravel 145,094.45                                           YTD  Operating  ExpendituresSupplies 225,673.00                                           Travel 121,987.66                                    Services 275,920.00                                           Supplies 107,111.16                                    Other 119,084.00                                           Services 272,559.11                                    Capital  Purchases 6,000.00                                                   Other 36,779.44                                        Interfund  Transfers 52,172.47                                               Capital 21,986.57                                        Total  Operating     823,943.92                                           Interfund  Transfers 52,172.47                                        

Total  YTD  Operating  Expenditures 612,596.41                                    Other  Salary  Savings  -­‐  On-­‐going 206,302.02                                           Other  Salary  Savings-­‐  One  Time 913,545.22                                           Summer  School  encumbered 155,822.50                                    Total  other   1,119,847.24                                   Per  Course  encumbered 321,387.70                                    

Estimated  Encumbered  Operating 55,746.57                                        Total  other   532,956.77                                    

Total  Adjusted  Budgets 10,503,612.95                 Total  YTD  Expenditures 9,801,040.03              

College  of  Education  Balance  SheetFiscal  Year  2015

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