Thursday, September 30, 2010

EPE Faculty Candidate Presentation-Thursday (Oct. 7th) at 11 am in 122 Taylor

EPE Faculty Candidate Presentation on Thursday (Oct. 7th) from 11 am to 12:30 pm in 122 Taylor Education Building.

David Ayers, Ed.D., of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will be presenting.  The title of his presentation is:  "The Institutional Context of Program Planning: The Case of the US Community College."

student panel members needed for Careers in Student Affairs Conference on Oct. 30th

The College Personnel Association of Kentucky (CPAK) is sponsoring a Careers in Student Affairs Conference on Oct. 30th (Saturday).  This year, the conference will be hosted at the University of Kentucky.  There will be a panel of current graduate students from 11 am until noon.  We are seeking several current EPE students who would be interested in serving on this panel.  Currently, several UofL students have committed, and it would be nice to have some UK folks on the panel as well, especially as the event is being hosted at UK.  If you would be interested in serving on the panel, please contact Neal Hutchens (neal.hutchens@uky.edu).

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

EPE Student Group Meeting-Oct. 11th at 11:30 at Mellow Mushroom

The EPE Student Group will be having a lunch planning meeting on Oct. 11th (Monday) at 11:30 at Mellow Mushroom.  The meeting will be to plan future events for the group, including the upcoming Keeneland outing and a holiday party, and events for next semester and beyond.  If you are able to attend, please respond to either Nikki Knutson (nmknut2@email.uky.edu) or Kate Akers (Kathryn.Akers@uky.edu).  That way we can have an idea of how many seats that need to be reserved.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Part Time Advising Position at Bluegrass Community & Technical College

For those looking for experience in Academic Advising, a part-time position at Bluegrass is coming available at the end of the month.  The position is part-time, no benefits, 20 hours a week, and they are flexible around a class schedule.  They're generally open between 8:00am -5:00pm, and it wouldn't start until the last week of October (maybe a few days the week before that for training).  If interested, let me know and I'll give you the details for contacting them.


Jane (jjensen@uky.edu)

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

EndNote presentation tomorrow (Wed.) at noon in 245 Taylor

Tomorrow (Wed., Sept. 29) at noon in 245 Taylor, Dr. Eric Reed, a faculty member in EPE, and Mr. Michael Stapleton, who works with technology at KCTS and is a doctoral student in EPE, will lead a second presentation on using EndNote.  Individuals are encouraged to bring their laptops (EndNote can be downloaded for free from UK) for the session.  Response from the first session has been very positive so make plans to attend if you're interested in learning more about EndNote.

Doctoral Symposium & Dissertation Workshop

Eastern Kentucky University will be hosting its fifth annual Doctoral Symposium & Dissertation Workshop.  The workshop happens from November 12-13, 2010.  The registration deadline is November 3, 2010.  Follow THIS LINK to register. 

Monday, September 27, 2010

Kudos to EPE Parents!

Congrats on the recent arrival of Olivia (9.14 8lbs, 20.25" long) to the household of Charles (SHED) and Nicole (HIED) McGrew.  Charles is also a co-director of the College of Education P20 College and Career Readiness Lab.  And he's writing his quals!  Welcome to Olivia...you'd better learn to edit if you want to spend time with your mom and dad!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Two Reminders--Bowling on Sunday, EndNote session on Wednesday

Two Event Reminders:

(1) This Sunday (Sept. 26th) at 2pm, the EPE Student Group is sponsoring a bowling outing. The plan is to meet at 2pm at Southland Bowling Lanes, 205 Southland Drive. Afterwards, some people also may opt to grab an early dinner at somewhere nearby. So, put on your bowling shoes and come out for some fun next Sunday! Family and friends are also invited.


(2) On Wed. (Sept. 29th) at noon in 245 Taylor, Dr. Eric Reed, a faculty member in EPE, and Mr. Michael Stapleton, who works with technology at KCTS and is a doctoral student in EPE, will lead a second presentation on using EndNote.  Individuals are encouraged to bring their laptops (EndNote can be downloaded for free from UK) for the session.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Faculty Candidate Presentation--Tomorrow (Sept. 23) at 11 am in 122 Taylor

Kelly Ward, Ph.D., a faculty candidate in EPE, will be presenting tomorrow from 11 am until 12:30 pm in 122 Taylor Building.  Her research focuses on faculty work issues in different institutional contexts.  Faculty and students in EPE are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Upcoming Workshops

Addressing Disability Issues in Labs and Classrooms
With Jake Karnes, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Disability Resource Center
Monday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in White Hall Classroom Building, Rm. 234.
This session will clarify answers to questions you may already have about identifying and helping students with disabilities.  It will also help you prepare for the kinds of accommodation requests you may get in the future. This discussion is for anyone teaching in a classroom or laboratory environment.
Registration link is activated on the Workshop Series webpagehttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/Workshops/Fall10/WorkingSeries.html

Increasing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Grading Assignments
With David Sacks, Faculty/Instructional Consultant, The Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT)
Thursday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in White Hall Classroom Building, Rm. 234
A common complaint from instructors is the amount of time it takes to grade papers, and often students make the same types of mistakes.  One tool that can be very effective for all instructors is to develop a scoring rubric for each assignment.  This workshop will provide you the opportunity to develop an effective scoring rubric, so come to this session with an assignment in hand and plenty of scrap paper.
Registration link is activated on the Workshop Series webpagehttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/Workshops/Fall10/WorkingSeries.html

Note: Our workshops last about 90 minutes, depending on length of Q&A.

Please also encourage interested students to attend the NSF-GRFP Panel Discussion:

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP): A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 4:00--5:30 p.m. in the William T. Young Library Auditorium
With Eric Grulke, Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, UK College
of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
Joseph McGillis, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular
Genetics, UK College of Medicine
Anna J. Secor, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, UK College of Arts and Sciences.
Co-sponsored by The Graduate School and the Office of External Scholarships
No registration required for this workshop. (Click here for a flyer with more information.)

The following workshops are coming in October and November:

College Pedagogy I: Relational Styles and Establishing Rapport in the Classroom
College Pedagogy II: Classroom Management Toolbox
College Pedagogy III: Debriefing about Management Tools and Responding to Incivility
(Our College Pedagogy workshops are meant to be taken as a series of three, but if your schedule does not allow all three, they may be attended as standalone workshops.) 
Managing Students in Difficulty
Microsoft Office Communicator: Hold Virtual Office Hours
Adobe Connect: Connecting with Students in a Virtual Classroom

Please check this link regularly for up-to-date information and registration links: http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/Workshops/Fall10/WorkingSeries.html

Thank you!

Monday, September 20, 2010

December Graduates

Information concerning commencement for December graduates is now available at THIS site.  If you anticipate graduating this December and require assistance with your Graduate School paperwork, please do not hesitate to contact Amberly at aaburk00@uky.edu, or at (859) 257-2626.

Friday, September 17, 2010

EPE's Going Bowling--next Sunday (Sept. 26th)

As announced, the EPE Student Group is sponsoring a bowling adventure next Sunday (Sept. 26th).  The plan is to meet at 2pm at Southland Bowling Lanes, 205 Southland Drive.  Afterwards, some people also may opt to grab an early dinner at somewhere nearby.  So, put on your bowling shoes and come out for some fun next Sunday!  Family and friends are also invited.



There's no need for a formal RSVP, but if you plan on going, you can email Neal Hutchens (neal.hutchens@uky.edu) so we can get a rough idea on attendance.  Also, please email him if you need transportation as we can help to arrange rides for folks if needed.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Brown Bag Discussion Next Monday

Reading Through Borders: 
Intercultural Competence and Travel Writing as Pedagogical Tool


11:45-1pm
245 Taylor Education Building
Monday, September 13th


Brendan O'Farrell is hosting a brown bag discussion of ways that travel writing can be used as a teaching tool for helping students think about new perspectives.  Please share this invitation with your friends and colleagues.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Position Opening at Berea

Project Director – Student Support Services


Responsibilities:

An exciting opportunity is currently available for an individual with the skills and abilities to manage the financial, personnel, and operational functions of a new TRIO Student Support Services grant received by Berea College.  This position will lead the design, documentation, and assessment of project services, coordinate and supervise the design and delivery of successful academic activities and programs; supervise, train, and evaluate staff; ensure compliance with federal legislation and regulations; monitor project budget and ensure that the grant complies with all budgetary guidelines.  (A detailed position description is available upon request.)

Qualifications:
Candidates should possess the following:  two years of administrative experience in higher education; experience with programs assisting disadvantaged students, preferably with federal grants, budgeting, reporting, grant writing, project implementation, and project evaluation; a Master’s degree in Education, Student Affairs, Public Administration or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  All candidates should also be capable of providing a successful record of collaboration and teamwork, have exceptional communication skills, creativity, and the highest level of integrity.

Additional Information:

Contact Information:
An Application to Join the College Staff is required for consideration for this position.  In addition, please include a resume and a detailed letter addressing how the applicant is specifically prepared to meet the skills, abilities, and duties of the position, as well as the areas in which the applicant believes additional training might be necessary.  Qualified applicants may obtain an application either through the Office of People Services, Suite 100, Fairchild Hall on the campus, or by downloading the application on line at www.berea.edu/hr.  The review of applications will begin immediately.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all peoples of the earth to learn and work here. Employment decisions are based on training, education and experience related to the requirements of the job. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.

EndNote Presentation--Today at Noon in 245 Taylor Building

Reminder:  The first Brown Bag session on using EndNote will take place today (Sept. 8th) at Noon. Please note that the room has changed to 245 Taylor Building.

Monday, September 6, 2010

EPE Student Group Update/Brown Bag Reminder

Greetings,

As the semester gears up to full speed, here are some updates in relation to the re-energized EPE Student Group.

First, the EPE Student Group is almost an official, registered student organization, which will  give us access to such things as potential funding opportunities.  We will have an announcement very soon about the slate of inaugural officers.  Also, elections will be held in the Spring for next year's officers so think about getting involved with the organization.  Much appreciation to Chris Thuringer for working on the constitution and the group's registration!

Below are some dates and items to keep in mind:

(1) The first Brown Bag session on using EndNote will take place this Wednesday (Sept. 8th) at Noon.  Please note the room has changed to 245 Taylor Building.  Dr. Eric Reed, a faculty member in EPE, and Mr. Michael Stapleton, who works with technology at KCTS and is a doctoral student in EPE, will lead the session.  

(2) Second EndNote Brown Bag on Sept. 29th (Wednesday) at Noon.  Room changed to 245 Taylor Building.

(3) Outing to Southland Bowling Lanes on Sept. 26th (Sunday).  Plans are still forming, but the general idea is to go bowling on Sunday afternoon (probably around 2 or 3) and then get some dinner at a nearby restaurant for those who are interested.

(4) Keeneland outing on Oct. 17th (Sunday) for some racing and fun.  Mark your calendars and and more details will be forthcoming about this event.

(5) Students interested in impromptu gatherings at places like Pazzo's are encouraged to take advantage of the EPE Facebook group to see about getting folks together.  You can use the RSVP feature or just post the plans. 

(6) Finally, be on the look out for other EPE Student Group events during the semester, and don't miss opportunities to get involved!

Friday, September 3, 2010

Internship Opportunity

From Baron Wolf (SHED)...contact him directly if you have questions (859-256-3544)

Position Description

The intern will assist the Office of Research and Policy Analysis by supporting the office staff with their research activities, database management, report writing, and daily activities of the office. Tasks may range from creating access databases to report writing, analysis of student data, and online research of KCTCS benchmark institutions.

Positions are available for fall 2010 and spring 2011. A minimum of 12 weeks is required in order to provide adequate time to learn and acclimate to the work environment, make a meaningful contribution, and to have a substantive internship experience. The Intern is expected to work between 10 and 20 hours per week. The Office of Research and Policy Analysis will work with the student to earn college credit at their home institution (if desired) subject to the home institution’s internship policies and requirements. The fall 2010 intern may continue the internship through the spring 2011 term with approval from the internship coordinator and ORPA director.

Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Research Assistant Intern, Job #9430
Open Date: 9/2/2010
Close Date: 9/15/2010

KCTCS is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We actively encourage applications and/or nominations of persons of color, women, veterans, persons with disabilities and other individuals.

To apply, visit the “Job-Seeker” link @ kctcs.edu or CLICK HERE
KCTCS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Join ACPA now and get reduced conference rates

From Elizabeth Liebschutz-Rogers (SHED):

(Note: ACPA is the American College Personnel Association, the national organization of student affairs administrators. -JJ)

Reduced Rate For Graduate Students

All graduate students who become a member of or renew their membership
in ACPA between August 1 and October 1, 2010 will be eligible for a
reduced convention registration fee of $99. They must register for the
convention between October 4 and November 15, 2010. Pass this along and
view a listing of ACPA membership benefits.

http://lyris.acpa.nche.edu/t/84332/592375/433/0/1/


ACPA Convention Updates

Grants for graduate students: All graduate students who become a member
or renew their membership between August 1 and October 1, 2010 will be
eligible for the drawing for the grants. Winners will receive either a
complete convention package (registration, hotel, travel) or convention
registration only. All grant winners will be invited to a reception with
the Governing Board in the President's suite at the Baltimore
convention.

Learn more about the program submission process. Programs are due by
September 10, 2010, except for ancillary programs, which are due
November 19, 2010.

http://lyris.acpa.nche.edu/t/84332/592375/437/0/10/


Mark you calendar! Early-bird registration opens October 4, 2010.

Elizabeth K. Liebschutz-Roettger
International Coordinator
President-College Personnel Association of Kentucky
College of Business
University of Louisville
www.louisville.edu
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