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Sigma Vol. XXXI, No. 33, October 25, 2002
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CALENDAR: OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2
GradShare 2002
Date: Monday, October 28
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Tribute Room
Pre-Conference Brown Bag
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: Noon
Location: Tribute Room
(See article #4 below for participants)
"Re-Framing Youth: A Study of the Strategic Nature of Youth Literacy and Culture"
Speaker: Dr. Jamil Salmi, deputy director of the World Bank's Education Department
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Henderson Room, Michigan League
"The Science and Engineering Workforce: The Future of Doctoral Education"
Speaker: Dr. Judith Ramaley, Assistant Director, Directorate for Education & Human Resources, NSF
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Hussey Rm., Michigan League
CPEP Colloquium
"Examining interactions of race, gender and context in the educational adjustment of African American students"
Speaker: Tabbye Chavous, Asst. Prof. of Psychology
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Time: 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Room 2346, SEB
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Index
1. COURSE CHANGE
2. '02 PATTISHALL LECTURE
3. NSF PERSPECTIVE ON DOCTORAL STUDENT SUPPORT
4. SOE COMMUNITY INVITED TO PRE-CONFERENCE BROWN BAG
5. '02 JOHN DEWEY LECTURE
6. KRAJCIK GUEST PROFESSOR AT BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY
7. GRADSHARE 2002
8. HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
9. CALL FOR PAPERS
10. QUICK REFERENCE FOR SENSITIVE DATA
11. ISR SCHOOL CHOICE EXPERIMENT
12. HRAA NEWS: OCTOBER 21
13. ROOM SCHEDULING CONTACTS
14. GRADUATE SEMINARS & PROGRAMS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
15. CAMPUS EVENTS OF INTEREST
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1. COURSE CHANGE
Effective Fall Term 2001, EDUC 661 is now titled History of Postsecondary Education
**Description:
There are several lenses through which the history of education may be studied. This course will examine the history of American higher education as a story of growth and change accompanied by a persistent struggle for definition and identity.
In the over 350 years of higher education in the United States, the system has evolved from a limited institution--one designed to train a small percentage of elite white men for the clergy and high political positions--to an enterprise which involves well over half the adult population of the country and countless citizens from other nations. This change happened gradually, often attended with fierce debate and controversy. In essence, the course will study the struggle of persons, institutional types, or ideas on the "margins" of society to become part of the central fabric of higher education against the continuing dominance of elites. The class will explore these efforts by reading both primary documents as well as the work of historians and other scholars.
More specifically, this class will analyze the shifting nature of the answers to five fundamental questions which seek to define the goals, philosophy, and means of higher education. These questions are: who should be taught; what should be taught; how should institutions be governed; who should be served; and what is the role of higher education in the larger society? We will also examine the development of the major institutional types within higher education.
This is a broad survey course which will acquaint you with the significant events and themes of both "mainstream" higher education and those issues of importance to people and institutions historically considered on the "fringe." The aim of the course is to provide those of you who plan careers as policy makers and senior administrators in higher education with a basic foundation in order to understand the origin and evolution of critical policy issues in higher education that continue to be of importance today.
2. '02 PATTISHALL LECTURE
"Re-Framing Youth: A Study of the Strategic Nature of Youth Literacy and Culture"
by Elizabeth Birr Moje
Date: Thursday, November 14
Time: Noon
Location: Whitney Auditorium
3. NSF PERSPECTIVE ON DOCTORAL STUDENT SUPPORT
U-M President Mary Sue Coleman will make the opening remarks at a talk by Judith A. Ramaley, Assistant Director, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Ramaley will be speaking on "The Science and Engineering Workforce: The Future of Doctoral Education," Wednesday, October 30, at 8:30 a.m. in the Hussey Room, Michigan League. The talk is open to the public, especially members of the SOE community; there will be time for questions and answers. For more information, contact Kathy Devereux at 764-9499 or mailto:ilyman. Dr. Ramaley's talk is part of the "Coming Up a Winner: Students and the Ph.D. Gamble" conference, hosted by Michael Nettles and Catherine Millett on October 29 - 30. The program's focus is on doctoral students in the United States.
4. SOE COMMUNITY INVITED TO PRE-CONFERENCE BROWN BAG
On Tuesday, October 29, six participants in the "Coming Up a Winner: Students and the Ph.D. Gamble" will be giving short talks in the School of Education during a brown bag event at noon in the Tribute Room. Speakers include Susan Dauber, Spencer Foundation; Charlotte V. Kuh, Executive Director, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences; Thomas Rochon, GRE Executive Director, Educational Testing Services; and Elizabeth VanderPutten, Program Director, Division of Research, Evaluation and Communication, National Science Foundation. SOE faculty and graduate students are encouraged to attend. For additional information, contact Kathy Devereux at 764-9499 or mailto:ilyman.
5. '02 JOHN DEWEY LECTURE
The Edward Ginsberg Center For Community Service and Learning announces the 2002 John Dewey Lecture with Dr. Harry Boyte, University of Minnesota.
"A Different Kind of Politics: John Dewey and the Meaning of Citizenship in the 21st Century"
Date: Friday, November 1
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: Michigan League, Vandenberg Room
Reception to follow
With discussants: Sylvia Hurtado from SOE and David Scobey from the Arts of Citizenship Program
Dr. Harry Boyte is co-director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at the University of Minnesota and a leader in the effort to encourage civic participation in our diverse democracy. He has served in the capacity of advisor to US Presidents and National Commissions, as well as a field secretary to Martin Luther King, Jr. His most recent book is "Building America: The Democratic Promise of Public Work."
For more information contact Holly Wanty at 647-7402 or mailto:harft at umich.edu
6. KRAJCIK GUEST PROFESSOR AT BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY
The Beijing University School of Education, Tianjin Experimental High School and Bejing Normal University invited Professor Joe Krajcik and his Ph.D. student BaoHui Zhang for an academic exchange trip this past month in a continuum of their 2001 China trip. Prof. Krajcik met more than 30 audiences including the associate dean, assistant dean, faculty and graduate students. He also presented two talks at the First Tianjin International Forum on Education hosted by Tianjin Experimental High School and he taught a class of seventh graders at Tianjin Experimental School using his inquiry-based science teaching approach. The news about the events were reported with pictures by some major local newspapers and radio stations, such as Tianjin daily and Tianjin education daily.
At Beijing Normal University, Prof. Krajcik accepted a guest professor honorary title; the professorship is for five years. As part of his commitment, Professor Krajcik has started a collaborative effort for helping a translated publication series of inquiry-based science theory and practice. BaoHui Zhang served as interpreter for the trip.
7. GRADSHARE 2002
It's not too late to participate in GradShare 2002! To date, the SOE-GSCO and GOSHE have set up seven "roundtable" discussions based on such varied themes as "teacher identity development and social change," "international education," "program evaluation and student assessment," "qualitative methodology," "policy and organizations," and "technology and student & teacher learning." There's room for more students at these roundtables, as well as altogether more roundtables!
Alternatively, in the Whitney Room, you can come support your colleagues as they practice their paper presentations on "Distributed Instructional Leadership and Academic Press" or "Evaluating a Curriculum Wide Process: The Issues Involved in Moving from a Model of Diversity to a Model of Intersectionality and Social Justice." Learn something new and how presentations can be done!
Meet in the Tribute Room at 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 28. Refreshments will be provided in both rooms. All faculty and graduate students are welcome. For more information: mailto:GSCO.coordinators at umich.edu.
8. HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Up to 80 Truman scholars will be selected nationwide from juniors and third-year seniors who plan to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public service. The awards can total as much as $30,000.
Information Meeting: Thursday, November 14
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Honors Lounge, 1306 Mason Hall
RSVP: mailto:ecrown at umich.edu
Information about the scholarship is available on the web at http://www.truman.gov
9. CALL FOR PAPERS
The Michigan Academy of Science Arts & Letters will hold its 2003 Annual Meeting March 21-22 at Hope College and is seeking presentation proposals by Thursday, November 21. Instructions and complete information is available on the web at http://www.umich.edu/~michacad.
10. QUICK REFERENCE FOR SENSITIVE DATA
The "Quick Reference for Handling Student, Employee, and Patient Information" is a ready-reference to information and resources on appropriate handling of private/confidential and sensitive data located in the University's administrative data systems. In addition to identifying data elements considered to be of a sensitive nature, it outlines responsibilities when accessing and distributing sensitive data as well as providing available resources to assist in difficult situations. The guide is available on the web at http://www.mais.umich.edu/access/download/ja_access_compliance_120604.pdf
11. ISR SCHOOL CHOICE EXPERIMENT
The Institute for Social Research is conducting a short experiment in school choice to study the economics of decision making and is looking for participants. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation and is part of a project conducted by U-M Assoc. Prof. Yan Chen. The experiments will take approximately 50 minutes and the payment is between $4 to $19, depending on the decision you and others make. If you have previously participated in any school choice experiments, you are not eligible. Dates Available (you may only sign up for one):
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2:00-3:00pm, 311 West Hall (urgent need for subjects!)
Saturday, Nov. 2, 4:00p-5:00pm, 311 West Hall
Sign-up is available online at http://www.schoolchoiceresearch.org. For more information, contact Ronny Luhur at mailto:rluhur at umich.edu or mailto:schoolchoiceresearch at umich.edu
12. HRAA NEWS: OCTOBER 21
***Open Enrollment Ends October 31
2002 Open Enrollment for 2003 benefits ends Thursday, October 31. If you plan to make changes to your benefit enrollments for 2003 or to enroll in a Health Care or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for 2003, you are encouraged to promptly complete, sign and return your "Open Enrollment Personal Enrollment Worksheet." Keep in mind that no adjustment period is scheduled for this year. You will have an opportunity to make corrections when you receive your Confirmation Statement. However, you will not be able to enroll on your Confirmation Statement in any benefit plan that you did not enroll in when you returned your Open Enrollment Personal Enrollment Worksheet. To be considered timely, the worksheet must be faxed or postmarked by midnight on Thursday, October 31.
***Confirmation Statements will be Mailed Late November
Confirmation Statements will be mailed to home addresses in late November for all benefits eligible faculty and staff whether or not changes were made during Open Enrollment.
***Some Ways to Get Answers to Your Open Enrollment Questions
Phone. Call 615-2000 or 1-866-647-7657
Web. http://www.umich.edu/~benefits
Benefits AnswerLine. Call the Benefits AnswerLine at 647-2375. Select category 6150.
***Keep Your Address Current
If your home or office address changes, make sure you update your address with the University via Email mailto:address.change at umich.edu or phone, 615-2000 or 1-866-647-7657. You can view and update your Current Address (home address) on Wolverine Access. Go to the Wolverine Access home page at http://wolverineaccess.umich.edu Click on Human Resources and log in using your uniqname and password. Then click Personal Information, Address and Phone Number.
13. ROOM SCHEDULING CONTACTS
==CONFERENCE ROOMS
Contact Patrick Carroll at 615-2534 or mailto:soe.facilities at umich.edu for reserving the Deans' Conference Room, Brownlee Room, Whitney Auditorium, Tribute Room, 1316 Conference Room, Student Lounge and/or Courtyard.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Key pick up and drop off is in the Deans' Office. All conference rooms have an overhead transparency projector (except Room 1316). For any additional audio-visual equipment please contact the IRIS Resource Center at 764-5427.
==CLASSROOMS AND SCHORLING AUDITORIUM
Contact Donna Estabrook at 647-2418 or mailto:destabro at umich.edu.
==MULTI MEDIA (SEB 2211 and 2229) & WIRELESS CLASSROOMS
Courses: To hold a course in MMC I or II, submit a request to your Program Chair at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the term for which use is requested. Once all these are in, the Program Chairs and Director of Technology Services will meet to coordinate scheduling of these rooms. Single-Activity Use: For a "one-time" use of a MMC or to schedule the Wireless Classroom, contact Donna Estabrook at 647-2418 or mailto:destabro at umich.edu.
14. GRADUATE SEMINARS & PROGRAMS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
To register for any of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) events listed below, please email mailto:crltseminar at umich.eduor, call 764-0505, or register online, where you will find detailed seminar descriptions. Please visit http://www.crlt.umich.edu. (click on "For GSIs" and then "GSI Seminars") to find out more. All programs are free of charge.
Best Practices and Innovations
** Structuring Assignments for Success
Date: Monday, October 28
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
15. CAMPUS EVENTS OF INTEREST
The following events will be taking place around campus. You may get more information on each event via the listed web site, email or telephone (when available).
The Tamara Williams Memorial Lecture
"Continuities and Discontinuities in the Development of Aggression - Findings Over a 40 Year Follow-up Study"
by Profs. Huesmann, Eron and Dubow
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Time: Noon
Location: School of Social Work Educational Conference Center (ECC), Rm.1840
For more information: mailto:ssw.ro at umich.edu
CRLT Seminar
"Innovative Uses of Instructional Technology"
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 2229 SEB, Multimedia Classroom II
To register: 764-0505 or mailto:crltseminar at umich.edu
"How to do the Right Thing"
by Randy Cohen, writer of "The New York Times Magazine" "Everyday Ethics" column
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Angell Hall
For more information, mailto:careercenter at umich.edu
HRD Workshop
"The Practical Coach"
Date: Thursday, October 31
Time: 8:30 a.m. - Noon
http://www.umich.edu/~hraa/hrd/programsandcourses/performance.htm#6
Davis, Markert, Nickerson Lecture on Academic & Intellectual Freedom
"From Powerlessness to Power: The Uses of Academic Freedom"
by: Catharine A. MacKinnon, Professor of Law
Date: Thursday, October 31
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Honigman Auditorium, 100 Hutchins Hall
For more information about the Lecture Series:
For more information about the Speaker:
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