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This is a presentation for the International Reading Association, 2010 in Chicago, IL on April 27, 2010.TRANSCRIPT
Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A
Place for Global Exchange in Collaboration, Communication,
and Promising Practices in Literacy
International Reading AssociationChicago, IL
Dr. Sandra RobinsonDean, College of Education
University of Central [email protected]
Dr. Susan WegmannAssistant Professor
University of Central FloridaDirector of Programs and Research,
Morgridge International Reading CenterUniversity of Central Florida
Our Beginning. . . . . . . . .
A generous gift . . .
John and Carrie Morgridge
Executive Director Dean Sandra Robinson
Director of OperationsDr. Robert Williams
Director of Programs and ResearchDr. Susan Wegmann
DirectorEnrique Puig
Morgridge International Reading CenterAdministrative Structure
So far. . .
Development Team
Six focus groups, 150+ people
Architect & Construction Manager Selection
Planning Committee Comprised of Interdisciplinary Faculty Members
Financing
Decision to proceed with Phase I & Phase II
The Morgridge Center seeks to advance literacy through:
Communicating
Collaborating
Learning
Researching
Where people and ideas come together
• Collect and disseminate scientific and educational information based on research.
• House a comprehensive collection of global reading initiatives.
• Serve as a communication hub for stakeholders.
• Provide opportunities for professional learning.
The Morgridge International Reading Center will. . .
National Advisory PanelTim Blair – University of Central Florida
Don Deshler – University of Kansas
Linda Gambrell – Clemson University
Thyria Greene-Ansley – Florida A & M University
Kouider Mokhtari – Iowa State University
Gay Su Pinnell – Prof Emeritus, Ohio State
University
Carol Vukelich – University of Delaware
Sean Walmsley – State University of New York
• Presentations
• 3 Interactive White boards
• Information Technology in Education
(ITiE)
• Adobe Connect
• Meetings with key organization leaders
• Wikis
• Faculty input
• Architect charettes
2010 Inaugural UCF Book Festival• On UCF campus• 60 authors, 29 panels, presentations, and
readings• 3,000+ in attendance• 35+ exhibitors
Phase I • United States Reading Gallery
• International Reading Gallery
• Children’s Literature Gallery
• Global Communications Assembly
• Featured Arrivals Archives
• International Communication Hub
Phase II• STEM Literacy Teaching Lab
• Global Education Teaching Lab
• Literacy Assessment Clinic
• Virtual Simulation Teaching Labs
• Reflective Collaboration Rooms
• Early Literacy Research Lab
• Scholars in Residence
• International Research Area
Fundraising Opportunities
• Endowment of operations
• Endowment of programs
• Naming of spaces in building
Partnerships
• International Reading Association
• Promethean Activboards
• Other partnerships
What could the Morgridge Center offer YOU?
• If we are to serve teachers, parents, and university faculty, what will we need to do?
• What materials, programs, and/or themes should be included in the International Reading Gallery?
• Comments/Suggestions?
Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A
Place for Global Exchange in Collaboration, Communication,
and Promising Practices in Literacy
International Reading AssociationChicago, IL
Dr. Sandra RobinsonDean, College of Education
University of Central [email protected]
Dr. Susan WegmannAssistant Professor
University of Central FloridaDirector of Programs and Research,
Morgridge International Reading CenterUniversity of Central Florida