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WELCOME BACK!College of Education
Fall Semester 2015
All Faculty and Staff Meeting
August 28, 2015
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Alif: Steve Bialostok
Ahh….Summer is but a memory!
WELCOME BACK!
WELCOME BACK!
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We tried to get Kevin Spacey as our Master of Ceremonies, but he wouldn’t come because he is still too busy being a “Horrible Boss!”
WELCOME BACK!
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Fortunately, we were able to retain the services of our own Associate Dean Leslie Rush to get us started!
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Accolades and Achievements
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Promoted to Full Professor!
George ClooneyAka: Steve Bialostok
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Promoted to Full Professor!
Alif: Steve Bialostok
Scott “Ronnie”Chamberlin
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Promoted to Full Professor!
Alif: Steve Bialostok
Jeasik Cho
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Promoted to Full Professor!
AkCaClif: Steve Bialostok
Cliff Harbour
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Promoted to Full Professor!
AClif: Steve Bialostok
John Kambutu
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Promoted to Extended Term APL!
Nikki Baldwin
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Promoted to Extended Term APL!
Rod Thompson
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By the Numbers
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By the Numbers
University of Wyoming’s Adult Education Online Ph.D.
Program ranked #1 in the Nation!
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By the Numbers
University of Wyoming’s Online Masters Program in
Counselor Education ranked #5 in the Nation!
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By the Numbers
University of Wyoming Trustees College of Education Initiative received .5 Million
Dollar Planning Grant!
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By the Numbers
College of Education Receives 1.8 Million Dollar
Endowment from Ray Kennedy Estate for Student
Scholarships!
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By the Numbers
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By the Numbers
The NCATE Legacy institutional review was
completed before the deadline! Thanks to all!
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By the Numbers
Faculty Research Productivity
• 92 Refereed Articles• 16 Non-refereed Articles• 48 Book Chapters or Books• 2 Creative Works• 104 International/National
Presentations
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By the Numbers
Faculty Research Productivity
• 65 Regional, State or Local Presentations
• 5 Total Editorships• 14 Total Memberships on
Editorial Boards• 8 M External Funding• 140K Internal Funding
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Meet the New Faculty and Staff
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Teddi Benson is joining us from North Carolina, and will be an adjunct lecturer for the Special Education program. Teddi is a National Board Certified Teacher with experience teaching general education and special education, ages preschool to adult. She has also taught a classroom for homeless children and was lead teacher/administrator in a developmental preschool. She continues to work with the Ellbogen Foundation to help prepare Wyoming teachers for National Certification.
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Joshua Michael Cohen received his Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado in 2015. Prior to earning his Ph.D., Dr. Cohen received bachelors and master’s degrees in English literature. In his personal time, he enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, baseball, hockey, watching movies, and spending time with his 10-year old daughter Taelor.
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Kara Duggan joined the College of Education as the Office Associate for the Wyoming School-University Partnership this May. Before coming to the Partnership, Kara worked over in the LeaRN program. Kara is from Fort Collins, Colorado. She came to the University of Wyoming to study English, and in December 2013 she received a B.A. in English with minors in both Creative Writing and Professional Writing. In her spare time, Kara enjoys crafting, listening to music, and going back to Colorado to see family.
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Erin Harmeyer, Ph.D. Erin recently completed her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Missouri. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Erin completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri and her M.Ed. at the University of Missouri system while teaching 2nd and 5th grade in the Kansas City public schools. When not working she enjoys spending time with family, reading, training for and competing in long distance races, and taking her two retired greyhounds for long walks.
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Lay-nah Blue Morris-Howe earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Wyoming in 2011. She returned again to UW in the fall of 2014 as an assistant lecturer in Professional Studies' Counseling program. Lay-nah maintains a clinical private practice in the Laramie community as well. Lay-nah has two sons and her husband, Quincy, is an assistant Track & Field coach at UW.
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Joanie James received her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wyoming in 2007. Joanie has earned National Board Teacher Certification and has been honored with many teaching awards including the Arch Coal Teacher of the Year Award, The Gilder-Lehrmann History Teacher of the Year Award, The Wyoming Historical Society Teacher of the Year Award, The Albany County Education Association Teacher of the Year Award, and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching Award. Joanie and her husband, Tom, adopted three children and their challenges at the ages of 11, 13, and 15. They now enjoy their four grandchildren.
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Tiffany Kautzsch graduated in May 2015 from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in International Relations. Her work experiences include concrete construction laborer, medical courier/radiology tech aide, and civilian contract logistics manager for Operation Enduring Freedom in Bagram, Afghanistan. Tiffany also spent a year teaching and conducting humanitarian community outreaches in Davao, Philippines.
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Todd Reynolds is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Secondary Education, teaching secondary English Language Arts methods and elementary literacy methods, and supervising and coaching student teachers. Dr. Reynolds spent ten years teaching high school English in Wyoming and Colorado public schools. He also coached elementary literacy and taught 5th grade. He is currently in his fourth year of teaching English Language Arts methods at UW.
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Erin Stoesz is the new coordinator of the Wyoming State Science Fair. She received a B.S. in Geology and a B.A. in Celtic Studies, 2001 from UW and is thrilled to be returning to work at her alma matter after obtaining a M.S degree in Geology at Indiana University.
“It is a pleasure to join the Wyoming STEM team and I look forward to
working with each of you in the coming year.” Erin Stoesz
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Joslyn White is a Wyoming native, with deep roots in Sublette County in ranching. She loves the mountains and big game, but has also spent a great deal of time in Cherry County, Nebraska and loves those Sandhills. She has been raising cow bred quarter horses for 40 years, and usually has at least one dog in tow and a few barn kitties. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a BS in Business. Her husband , both of their sons, and a daughter- in- law have all received degrees from the University of Wyoming.
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Meet the New Student Leadership
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Ambassadors
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ASUW Senators
Ricardo Lind-Gonzalez Andrew Server Tyler Wolfgang
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College Leadership Council
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Dean’s Office
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DEBRA BECK
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Jody Evans
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Christina Moore
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Ray Reutzel
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Leslie Rush
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Bret Sorensen
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Suzie Young
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Department Heads and Center Directors
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Michelle Buchanan
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Mary Alice Bruce
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Alif: Steve Bialostok
John Kambutu
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Audrey Kleinsasser
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Todd Krieger
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Jackie Leonard
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Amy Spiker
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Kate Welsh
Alif: Steve Bialostok
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Introducing the New Dean: Meet Ray
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I was a member of the MILD HOGS requiring occasional cycle therapy.
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I trained as a singer at UW and play piano graduating from Lovell WY High School
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I come from a Family of Wyoming Educators
Cheri Hoffman – Principal,Lovell, WY
Susan McGuire –Title I Teacher, Sheridan, WY
Wendy Salzman –Pre-K Teacher,Worland, WY
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My Wife is a Teacher
Mrs. Reutzel, Kindergarten
Teacher, Adams Elementary
School, Title 1
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I was a classroom teacher in the schools in Wyoming and Utah (K, 1st,
3rd, 5th, & 6th).
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I’m an academic who loves the work of the academy.
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Saving the Best for Last: I am a Grandfather of 15.67 Grandchildren
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Dean’s Report
Vision & Goals
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Goals and Challenges
What We Face Tomorrow
• Reaching out to the State of Wyoming, its communities, and its schools remains the paramount focus of the College of Education.
• Professional development for in-service teachers is a major need for the State of Wyoming. The College of Education plays a pivotal role in this effort.
• Enhancing and growing the Literacy Research Center and Clinic’s reach in the College and State.
Goals and Challenges
What We Face Tomorrow
• Continued financial support for our students and faculty on campus; further enhancing the quality of education available at UW.
• Preparing the best professional teachers, leaders, and counselors in the nation - preeminence.
• Sign 2+2 Articulation Agreements with all Wyoming Community Colleges for Teacher Education Programs.
• Achieve NCATE Legacy Accreditation.
The Dean’s Goals
• Trustee’s College of Education Initiative – evaluating and elevating the quality and reach of the teacher, school leader, counselor preparation programs (national preeminence).
• Secure Program Enhancement Endowments
• Secure Endowment to Fund Internal Research Grants
• Endowment to Name the College of Education
• Top 100 Graduate School and College U.S. News and World Report Ranking
• Re-engage Wyoming School Districts State Wide.
The Dean’s Goals
• Trustee’s College of Education Initiative – evaluating and elevating the quality and reach of the teacher, school leader, counselor preparation programs (national preeminence).
• Demonstrating through a variety of metrics the quality and efficacy of UW professional educator preparation programs.
• Initiate Global and National Placements for Clinical Experiences
• Design and implement a national training program for Instructional Facilitators/Coaches
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Aspire Higher: College of Education Initiative Logo and Motto
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Dean’s ReportState of the College
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State Budget Funds2016-2017 Fiscal Year
Total Annual State Funded Block Budgets Allocated to Departments Based on State Funded Filled Positions
Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education – $ 1.7M*Department of Educational Studies – $705K*Department of Secondary Education -- $ 535K*Department of Professional Studies - $1.7M*
If all positions were ever filled, we would be operating in the red.
* These budget amounts reflect number of filled state funded positions plus operating budgets. Approximate proportions of 96% salary and 4% operating.
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State BudgetsJennifer Lebsack Retired Effective
August 17, 2015We express gratitude to Jennifer for
the longevity and outstanding quality of her service over a 41 year period.
Today, we announce the appointment of a new college business officer
effective September 11, 2015 who will continue to serve in the Dean’s Office.
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NCATE LEGACY ACCREDITATION UPDATE
• Program Review Process – an update• Institutional Review submitted late July, available in
WyoGroup for faculty review• Site Visit – March 20-22, 2016• Next AY: CAEP!
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College of Education Trustee’s Initiative Update
• Daniels Fund Grant Awarded June 14, 2015 • Planning the processes, activities, and timelines for
a 5 year, 5 million dollar strategic planning and professional educator preparation program improvement implementation project.
• Interim Planning Board Appointed by the UW Trustees• Structure• Membership
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College of Education Trustee’s Initiative Update
• Daniels Interim Planning Board Appointed by the UW Trustees (continued)• Charge• Consulting/Advisory • Status of Proposal Development• Grant Amount – 5 Million for 5 year period• Deadlines and Disposition• Qualtrics® Survey Software – College Site License
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College of Education Trustee’s Initiative Update
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College of Education Trustee’s Initiative Update
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College of Education Trustee’s Initiative Update
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College of Education Open Forum20 minutes
Questions and Answers
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College of EducationINVITES YOU
TO JOIN US FOR FOOD, FUN AND DRINKS AT OUR PEPSI PREGAME ZONE BOOTH IN THE OUTDOOR
PRACTICE FACILITY PRIOR TO UW FOOTBALL GAMESSEPTEMBER 5TH, 2016
HOMECOMING – OCTOBER 17, 2015
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College of EducationLuncheon
Outside the BallroomTossed Caesar SaladVegetable Lasagna
Toasted Parmesan BreadsticksChicken Fettuccini
Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato Meat MarinaraChef’s Choice of Vegetables and Dessert
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College of EducationPick Up Your New College of Education
T-Shirts
HAVE A WONDERFUL SEMESTER!
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