1.Welcome 2.Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2006 Faculty Meeting 3.Introduction of New Faculty and Staff 4.Reports of the Standing Committees

1.1. WelcomeWelcome2.2. Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2006 Faculty MeetingApproval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2006 Faculty Meeting3.3. Introduction of New Faculty and StaffIntroduction of New Faculty and Staff4.4. Reports of the Standing Committees and Questions/AnswersReports of the Standing Committees and Questions/Answers

A.A. * Nominations and Elections Committee* Nominations and Elections Committee5.5. New BusinessNew Business

A.A. Reports of Offices and COE Related EntitiesReports of Offices and COE Related EntitiesB.B. Communications Update – Tonya AgnewCommunications Update – Tonya Agnew

6.6. Dean’s Office Report to the FacultyDean’s Office Report to the Faculty

Family Day – September 9, 2006Family Day – September 9, 20069:00 Continental Breakfast/Information Fair9:00 Continental Breakfast/Information Fair9:30 2006-2007 Scholarship Recipient Awards9:30 2006-2007 Scholarship Recipient Awards

10:00 Closing Remarks10:00 Closing Remarks 1:00 Purdue vs. Miami (Ohio)1:00 Purdue vs. Miami (Ohio)

7.7. AdjournmentAdjournment

* Action Item* Action Item

1.1. WelcomeWelcome2.2. Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2006 Faculty MeetingApproval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2006 Faculty Meeting3.3. Introduction of New Faculty and StaffIntroduction of New Faculty and Staff4.4. Reports of the Standing Committees and Questions/AnswersReports of the Standing Committees and Questions/Answers

A.A. * Nominations and Elections Committee* Nominations and Elections Committee5.5. New BusinessNew Business

A.A. Reports of Offices and COE Related EntitiesReports of Offices and COE Related EntitiesB.B. Communications Update – Tonya AgnewCommunications Update – Tonya Agnew

6.6. Dean’s Office Report to the FacultyDean’s Office Report to the Faculty

Family Day – September 9, 2006Family Day – September 9, 20069:00 Continental Breakfast/Information Fair9:00 Continental Breakfast/Information Fair9:30 2006-2007 Scholarship Recipient Awards9:30 2006-2007 Scholarship Recipient Awards

10:00 Closing Remarks10:00 Closing Remarks 1:00 Purdue vs. Miami (Ohio)1:00 Purdue vs. Miami (Ohio)

7.7. AdjournmentAdjournment

* Action Item* Action Item

MEETING OF THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMEETING OF THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAGENDAAGENDA

Stewart Center Room 322, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Meeting, September 8, 2006Stewart Center Room 322, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Meeting, September 8, 2006

MEETING OF THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMEETING OF THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAGENDAAGENDA

Stewart Center Room 322, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Meeting, September 8, 2006Stewart Center Room 322, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Meeting, September 8, 2006

Luciana de Oliveira

FacultyDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction

Literacy & Language


Literacy & Language

Profile:

Degrees Held/Universities Attended:

• Ph.D. Education – University of California, Davis – June, 2006

• M.A. English – California State University, East Bay – June, 1999

• B.A. Languages (English & Portuguese) – Universidate Estadual Paulista (Sao Paulo State University – UNESP), Araraquara, SP (Brazil) – January, 1997

Recent Experience:

• University of California, Davis – Linguistics Researcher and Graduate Student Researcher.

• 13 years teaching experience in higher education, K-12 and foreign language contexts with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Areas of Scholarly Interest:

• The challenges of academic language for English language learners in history and science in middle and high school

• Second language literacy development by middle school and high school students

• Diversity and equity in teacher education

• Nonnative English-speaking professionals in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Activities/Interests:

Dr. de Oliveira loves beading and designing her own accessories, so you can always ask her if she’s wearing her own designs!

Profile:


• Ph.D. Education – University of California, Davis – June, 2006

• M.A. English – California State University, East Bay – June, 1999

• B.A. Languages (English & Portuguese) – Universidate Estadual Paulista (Sao Paulo State University – UNESP), Araraquara, SP (Brazil) – January, 1997

Recent Experience:

• University of California, Davis – Linguistics Researcher and Graduate Student Researcher.

• 13 years teaching experience in higher education, K-12 and foreign language contexts with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.


• The challenges of academic language for English language learners in history and science in middle and high school

• Second language literacy development by middle school and high school students

• Diversity and equity in teacher education

• Nonnative English-speaking professionals in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)


Dr. de Oliveira loves beading and designing her own accessories, so you can always ask her if she’s wearing her own designs!

Shannon Henderson


Reading Recovery


Reading Recovery

Profile:


• Ph. D. – Auburn University

Recent Experience:

• Previously Visiting Asst. Professor at Auburn University


• Discussion/Instructional conversations of teachers (and preservice teachers) with elementary school students to facilitate comprehension of a text.

• Use of transcript analysis in teacher education to improve practice.

Activities/Interests

Dr. Henderson enjoys travel and cooking

Profile:


• Ph. D. – Auburn University

Recent Experience:

• Previously Visiting Asst. Professor at Auburn University


• Discussion/Instructional conversations of teachers (and preservice teachers) with elementary school students to facilitate comprehension of a text.

• Use of transcript analysis in teacher education to improve practice.


Dr. Henderson enjoys travel and cooking

David Wen-Hao Huang

Visiting FacultyDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Technology


Educational Technology

Profile:


• Ph.D. Educational Technology – Purdue University

• MBA – New York Institute of Technology

• B.S. Material Engineering – Purdue University

Recent Experience

• Graduate consulting staff (Purdue Center for Instructional Excellence

• Instructor – Educational Technology – Purdue University

• Teaching Assistant Coordinator – Educational Technology – Purdue University


• Cognitive load manipulation in E-learning settings

• Service-Learning and social capital development

• Non-Newtonian views of learning system design


Dr. Huang enjoys jazz piano playing, collecting international cooking recipes, and running (10K).

Profile:


• Ph.D. Educational Technology – Purdue University

• MBA – New York Institute of Technology

• B.S. Material Engineering – Purdue University

Recent Experience

• Graduate consulting staff (Purdue Center for Instructional Excellence

• Instructor – Educational Technology – Purdue University

• Teaching Assistant Coordinator – Educational Technology – Purdue University


• Cognitive load manipulation in E-learning settings

• Service-Learning and social capital development

• Non-Newtonian views of learning system design


Dr. Huang enjoys jazz piano playing, collecting international cooking recipes, and running (10K).

Tara Star Johnson


English Education


English Education

Profile:


• Ph.D. – University of Georgia, 2005

Recent Experience:

• Asst. Professor of Literacy Education, Georgia Southern University, 2005-06


• Intersections among race, class, gender, and sexuality in education; (disrupting) the Cartesian duality in education

• Teacher-student relationships


Dr. Johnson enjoys communing with nature and resisting her hermit-like inclinations.

Profile:


• Ph.D. – University of Georgia, 2005

Recent Experience:

• Asst. Professor of Literacy Education, Georgia Southern University, 2005-06


• Intersections among race, class, gender, and sexuality in education; (disrupting) the Cartesian duality in education

• Teacher-student relationships


Dr. Johnson enjoys communing with nature and resisting her hermit-like inclinations.

Becky Newell

CFS TE Program CoordinatorDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction

Consumer and Family Science

CFS TE Program CoordinatorDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction

Consumer and Family Science

Profile:


• M.S. + 30 hours – Purdue University

• B.S. – Purdue University

Recent Experience:

• Recently retired

• 29 years as high school and middle school teacher

• Corporation Department Chair – Tippecanoe School Corp.

• Associate Editor - Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences


• Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum development at the secondary level


Time with grandchildren is a big priority. She also enjoys reading and travel.

Profile:


• M.S. + 30 hours – Purdue University

• B.S. – Purdue University

Recent Experience:

• Recently retired

• 29 years as high school and middle school teacher

• Corporation Department Chair – Tippecanoe School Corp.

• Associate Editor - Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences


• Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum development at the secondary level


Time with grandchildren is a big priority. She also enjoys reading and travel.

Anatoli Rapoport


Social Studies Education


Social Studies Education

Profile:


• Ph.D. Social Studies Education – Purdue University

• M.S. Social Studies Education – Purdue University

• B.S. Foreign Language Education – Tula State University (Russia)

Recent Experience:

• 20 years of teaching experience (including 10 years as teacher and Deputy Principal in high school

• 6 years as TA/RA at Purdue


• Civic Education

• International Education

• Comparative aspects in education

• History of Education


Dr. Rapoport has many interests, including traveling, history, reading, politics, and theater.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Social Studies Education – Purdue University

• M.S. Social Studies Education – Purdue University

• B.S. Foreign Language Education – Tula State University (Russia)

Recent Experience:

• 20 years of teaching experience (including 10 years as teacher and Deputy Principal in high school

• 6 years as TA/RA at Purdue


• Civic Education

• International Education

• Comparative aspects in education

• History of Education


Dr. Rapoport has many interests, including traveling, history, reading, politics, and theater.

Eric Riggs

Co-Director - CRESMEDepartment of Curriculum and InstructionCenter for Research and Engagement in

Science and Mathematics Education



Profile:


• Ph.D. Geological Sciences – University of California, Riverside, 2000

• B.A. English Literature – Pamona College, 1989

Recent Experience:

• Assistant and Associate Professor of Geoscience Education and Geology, San Diego State University

• Doctoral faculty, Mathematics and Science Education joint doctoral program, SDSU/University of California, San Diego.


• Field-based learning and cognition in the earth sciences

• Cross cultural education and issues of culture and language in science education


Dr. Riggs enjoys long-distance cycling, sailing, hiking, camping, and playing with his family and pets.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Geological Sciences – University of California, Riverside, 2000

• B.A. English Literature – Pamona College, 1989

Recent Experience:

• Assistant and Associate Professor of Geoscience Education and Geology, San Diego State University

• Doctoral faculty, Mathematics and Science Education joint doctoral program, SDSU/University of California, San Diego.


• Field-based learning and cognition in the earth sciences

• Cross cultural education and issues of culture and language in science education


Dr. Riggs enjoys long-distance cycling, sailing, hiking, camping, and playing with his family and pets.

Melanie Shoffner


English Education


English Education

Profile:

Degrees Held/Universities Attended:• Ph.D. Education - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill• M.A.T. English Education – Duke University• A.B. English and History – Duke University

Recent Experience:• Instructor at Duke University, 2001-2002• High School English Teacher, 1997-2000

Areas of Scholarly Interest: • Teacher education• Teaching of secondary English• Reflective practice• Qualitative research

Activities/Interests:Dr. Shoffner enjoys piano, movies and Duke basketball.

Profile:

Degrees Held/Universities Attended:• Ph.D. Education - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill• M.A.T. English Education – Duke University• A.B. English and History – Duke University

Recent Experience:• Instructor at Duke University, 2001-2002• High School English Teacher, 1997-2000

Areas of Scholarly Interest: • Teacher education• Teaching of secondary English• Reflective practice• Qualitative research

Activities/Interests:Dr. Shoffner enjoys piano, movies and Duke basketball.

John Staver





Profile:


• Ed.D. Science Education – Indiana University, 1978

• M.S. Chemistry – Purdue University, 1973

• B.S. Education – Indiana University, 1968

Recent Experience:

• Director of the Center for Science Education at Kansas State University


• Constructivist epistemology and its implications for improving science teaching and learning.

• The interface between science and religion within a constructivist perspective, with a focus on the nature of each discipline and current societal conflicts between them


Golf!

Profile:


• Ed.D. Science Education – Indiana University, 1978

• M.S. Chemistry – Purdue University, 1973

• B.S. Education – Indiana University, 1968

Recent Experience:

• Director of the Center for Science Education at Kansas State University


• Constructivist epistemology and its implications for improving science teaching and learning.

• The interface between science and religion within a constructivist perspective, with a focus on the nature of each discipline and current societal conflicts between them


Golf!

Pat Staver

Limited Term LecturerDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction

Literacy & Language

Limited Term LecturerDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction

Literacy & Language

Profile:


• Ed.D. Secondary Education – Indiana University

• MAT French – Indiana University

• BA French – Indiana University

Recent Experience:

• Taught general secondary methods course as well as elementary and secondary world language methods courses at Kansas State University.• Participated in peer review collaboration project with University of Nebraska and coached 2 faculty members in the next iteration.


• Improvement of instruction


Pat enjoys reading, sleeping, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She would like to make time to swim and learn how to knit.

Profile:


• Ed.D. Secondary Education – Indiana University

• MAT French – Indiana University

• BA French – Indiana University

Recent Experience:

• Taught general secondary methods course as well as elementary and secondary world language methods courses at Kansas State University.• Participated in peer review collaboration project with University of Nebraska and coached 2 faculty members in the next iteration.


• Improvement of instruction


Pat enjoys reading, sleeping, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She would like to make time to swim and learn how to knit.

Andrew Tyminski


Mathematics Education



Profile:


• Ph.D. Mathematics Education – University of Georgia, 2006

• M.Ed. Mathematics Education, University of Georgia, 2003

• B.S. Elementary Education with extension in Mathematics Education – State University of New York, 1992 (cum laude)

Recent Experience:

• Lead instructor – Technology Integration in Mathematics project – University of Georgia

• Instructor for two elementary mathematics methods courses - University of Georgia


• Effectiveness of preservice education

• Beliefs of preservice elementary school teachers

• Mathematical knowledge for teaching

• Professional development of professional developers


Dr. Tyminski enjoys golf, volleyball, tae kwon do, musician (drums and percussion), and poker

Profile:


• Ph.D. Mathematics Education – University of Georgia, 2006

• M.Ed. Mathematics Education, University of Georgia, 2003

• B.S. Elementary Education with extension in Mathematics Education – State University of New York, 1992 (cum laude)

Recent Experience:

• Lead instructor – Technology Integration in Mathematics project – University of Georgia

• Instructor for two elementary mathematics methods courses - University of Georgia


• Effectiveness of preservice education

• Beliefs of preservice elementary school teachers

• Mathematical knowledge for teaching

• Professional development of professional developers


Dr. Tyminski enjoys golf, volleyball, tae kwon do, musician (drums and percussion), and poker

Ron Tzur





Profile:


• Ph.D. University of Georgia at Athens

• M.S. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

• B.S. University of Haifa, Israel

Recent Experience:

• Program Officer at the National Science Foundation (NSF)


• Students’ conceptual learning in Mathematics• Mathematics teacher development• Integrating theory and practice


Dr. Tzur enjoys Israeli folk dancing, music, basketball, and travel

Profile:


• Ph.D. University of Georgia at Athens

• M.S. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

• B.S. University of Haifa, Israel

Recent Experience:

• Program Officer at the National Science Foundation (NSF)


• Students’ conceptual learning in Mathematics• Mathematics teacher development• Integrating theory and practice


Dr. Tzur enjoys Israeli folk dancing, music, basketball, and travel

Janis Van Buren


EWAC Agricultural Education


EWAC Agricultural Education

Profile:


• Ph.D. Family and Consumer Sciences Education – Iowa State University• M.S. Family and Consumer Sciences Education – Iowa State University• B.S. Family and Consumer Sciences Education – Iowa State University

Recent Experience:

• Professor and Chair of Human Sciences Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

• Interim Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville


• Gender equity in education

• Nutrition behaviors as they affected the health of the Hispanic population in South Texas


• Dr. Van Buren enjoys hiking, birding, reading and flower gardening

Profile:


• Ph.D. Family and Consumer Sciences Education – Iowa State University• M.S. Family and Consumer Sciences Education – Iowa State University• B.S. Family and Consumer Sciences Education – Iowa State University

Recent Experience:

• Professor and Chair of Human Sciences Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

• Interim Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville


• Gender equity in education

• Nutrition behaviors as they affected the health of the Hispanic population in South Texas


• Dr. Van Buren enjoys hiking, birding, reading and flower gardening

Lisa Bohlin

FacultyDepartment of Educational Studies

Special EducationEducational Psychology


Special EducationEducational Psychology

Profile:


• Ph.D. Educational Psychology – Indiana University, 2000

• M.S. Educational Psychology – Indiana University, 1997

• B.A. Behavioral Sciences & Sociology – The University of Chicago, 1989

Recent Experience:

• Full time coordinator for Block II – 2 yrs. (she will continue to serve in this role)• Previously worked in both EDST and CDFS

Areas of Scholarly Interest: • The connection between theory and practice in educational psychology• Conflict resolution and peace making skills among school children


• Dr. Bohlin enjoys her role as a mom of three children, and often has a few extra kids in tow during her spare time. She also loves gardening, photography, yoga, large scale art projects, and is learning (little by little) to speak Tibetan.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Educational Psychology – Indiana University, 2000

• M.S. Educational Psychology – Indiana University, 1997

• B.A. Behavioral Sciences & Sociology – The University of Chicago, 1989

Recent Experience:

• Full time coordinator for Block II – 2 yrs. (she will continue to serve in this role)• Previously worked in both EDST and CDFS

Areas of Scholarly Interest: • The connection between theory and practice in educational psychology• Conflict resolution and peace making skills among school children


• Dr. Bohlin enjoys her role as a mom of three children, and often has a few extra kids in tow during her spare time. She also loves gardening, photography, yoga, large scale art projects, and is learning (little by little) to speak Tibetan.

Emily Bouck


Special Education


Special Education

Profile:


• Ph. D. – Michigan State University

• MSW – University of Michigan

• BA – Northwestern University


• Assistive technology in the content areas for students with high incidence disabilities

• Curriculum and instructional environments for secondary students with disabilities


Dr. Bouck enjoys reading and international travel.

Profile:


• Ph. D. – Michigan State University

• MSW – University of Michigan

• BA – Northwestern University


• Assistive technology in the content areas for students with high incidence disabilities

• Curriculum and instructional environments for secondary students with disabilities


Dr. Bouck enjoys reading and international travel.

Alexandra Hall

Visiting FacultyDepartment of Educational Studies

Counseling & Development

Visiting FacultyDepartment of Educational Studies


Profile:


• Ph.D. Counselor Education/Professional Counseling – Purdue University

• M.S. College Student Personnel – Purdue University

• B.A. Philosophy/Religion, Hope College, Holland, MI

Recent Experience:

• Associate Clinical Professor at IUPUI School of Education – 3 years

• Taught at The University of Iowa, School of Education, School Counseling Program – 3 years


• Career Development for Diverse Populations

• Academic Self Efficacy in Math/Science/Reading with populations under stress

• Adolescent Intervention/Prevention Programs

• Assessment in Learning

• Consultation in School Counseling and College Student Affairs

• Divorce Mediation and Custody Evaluation


• Dr. Hall’s interests include architecture, remodeling homes, consulting, art, and music.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Counselor Education/Professional Counseling – Purdue University

• M.S. College Student Personnel – Purdue University

• B.A. Philosophy/Religion, Hope College, Holland, MI

Recent Experience:

• Associate Clinical Professor at IUPUI School of Education – 3 years

• Taught at The University of Iowa, School of Education, School Counseling Program – 3 years


• Career Development for Diverse Populations

• Academic Self Efficacy in Math/Science/Reading with populations under stress

• Adolescent Intervention/Prevention Programs

• Assessment in Learning

• Consultation in School Counseling and College Student Affairs

• Divorce Mediation and Custody Evaluation


• Dr. Hall’s interests include architecture, remodeling homes, consulting, art, and music.

William Hanson





Profile:


• Ph.D. Arizona State University

• M.A. University of Minnesota

• B.S. Nebraska Wesleyan University

Recent Experience:

• Visiting Assistant Professor – Purdue University

• Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Director of Training for APA accredited Counseling Psychology Program – University of Nebraska-Lincoln


• Process and outcome research, particularly as related to psychological test interpretation

• Problematic gambling among college students

• Mixed methods research


Dr. Hanson enjoys traveling (especially to Minneapolis, Phoenix, Vegas, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho), listening to live jazz and blues, reading Carl Hiaasen books, watching independent and international movies, and playing golf, basketball and snow skiing.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Arizona State University

• M.A. University of Minnesota

• B.S. Nebraska Wesleyan University

Recent Experience:

• Visiting Assistant Professor – Purdue University

• Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Director of Training for APA accredited Counseling Psychology Program – University of Nebraska-Lincoln


• Process and outcome research, particularly as related to psychological test interpretation

• Problematic gambling among college students

• Mixed methods research


Dr. Hanson enjoys traveling (especially to Minneapolis, Phoenix, Vegas, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho), listening to live jazz and blues, reading Carl Hiaasen books, watching independent and international movies, and playing golf, basketball and snow skiing.

David Sears


Educational Psychology



Profile:


• Ph.D. Education (Child and Adolescent Development) – Stanford University, 2006

• B.A. Psychology – Reed College, 1998

Recent Experience:

• Worked at Success For All before attending grad school


• Learning and transfer of learning for individuals and groups

• Exploring what types of tasks naturally support productive group interactions and collaborative learning

• Making classroom learning experiences more effective and motivating for all students


Dr. Sears enjoys music, especially playing the piano.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Education (Child and Adolescent Development) – Stanford University, 2006

• B.A. Psychology – Reed College, 1998

Recent Experience:

• Worked at Success For All before attending grad school


• Learning and transfer of learning for individuals and groups

• Exploring what types of tasks naturally support productive group interactions and collaborative learning

• Making classroom learning experiences more effective and motivating for all students


Dr. Sears enjoys music, especially playing the piano.

Ayse Uruk





Profile:


• Ph.D. Counseling Psychology – University of Memphis

• M.S. Psychological Counseling and Guidance – Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

• B.S. Psychological Counseling and Guidance – Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Recent Experience:

• Graduate School


• Cross cultural adaptation,

• Immigration with an emphasis on families,

• International students

• Masculinity across cultures

• Adolescence in different cultures

• Psychological well being and coping


Dr. Uruk enjoys traveling, reading (specifically autobiographies), running, spending time with “Buddy” (her 8 year-old Golden Retriever brought from Turkey), and her aquarium, nature viewing and hiking.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Counseling Psychology – University of Memphis

• M.S. Psychological Counseling and Guidance – Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

• B.S. Psychological Counseling and Guidance – Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Recent Experience:

• Graduate School


• Cross cultural adaptation,

• Immigration with an emphasis on families,

• International students

• Masculinity across cultures

• Adolescence in different cultures

• Psychological well being and coping


Dr. Uruk enjoys traveling, reading (specifically autobiographies), running, spending time with “Buddy” (her 8 year-old Golden Retriever brought from Turkey), and her aquarium, nature viewing and hiking.

Carrie WachterProfile:


• Ph.D. Counseling and Counselor Education – University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2006

• M.S. School Counseling – University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2006

• BA – Psychology/Communication Studies – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000

Recent Experience:

• Worked at a behavioral health facility in Greensboro, NC.

• Supervised and taught classes at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.


• Crisis and Crisis Intervention (especially in school settings).

• Attachment during adolescence.


Dr. Wachter loves theatre, music and the outdoors. She is learning to whitewater kayak! She grew up in Florida so she, of course, enjoys watersports. She also loves to go camping and tends to be a performer at heart.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Counseling and Counselor Education – University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2006

• M.S. School Counseling – University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2006

• BA – Psychology/Communication Studies – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000

Recent Experience:

• Worked at a behavioral health facility in Greensboro, NC.

• Supervised and taught classes at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.


• Crisis and Crisis Intervention (especially in school settings).

• Attachment during adolescence.


Dr. Wachter loves theatre, music and the outdoors. She is learning to whitewater kayak! She grew up in Florida so she, of course, enjoys watersports. She also loves to go camping and tends to be a performer at heart.





Oliver WendtProfile:


• Ph.D. Special Education – Purdue University, 2006

• M.S. Special Education – University of Cologne, Germany, 2000

• M.A. Special Education – University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1998

• B.S. Education and Psychology, University of Cologne, Germany, 1996


• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

• Assistive Technology

• Developmental Disabilities, especially Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Evidence-based Practice


Dr. Wendt enjoys running and bicycling and is a member of the Purdue Running Club. His favorite distances are 10K & half-marathon

Profile:


• Ph.D. Special Education – Purdue University, 2006

• M.S. Special Education – University of Cologne, Germany, 2000

• M.A. Special Education – University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1998

• B.S. Education and Psychology, University of Cologne, Germany, 1996


• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

• Assistive Technology

• Developmental Disabilities, especially Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Evidence-based Practice


Dr. Wendt enjoys running and bicycling and is a member of the Purdue Running Club. His favorite distances are 10K & half-marathon


Special Education


Special Education

Aman YadavProfile:


• Ph.D. Educational Psychology and Educational Technology – Michigan State University

• M.S. Electrical Engineering – Michigan State University

Recent Experience:

• Conducted workshops, conferences and online support groups for the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science

• Recently finished dissertation

• Currently working on a research project with Oklahoma State University to integrate case-based instruction in their Electrical Engineering program and assessing the effectiveness of cases in increasing student learning and engagement.


• Case-based instruction in science and engineering.

• The role of video cases in teacher preparation programs

• The role of tasks to improve student learning and improve effectiveness of teaching


Dr. Yadav likes to play volleyball and racquetball and would like to get back into running, which was placed on the back burner as he was writing his dissertation.

Profile:


• Ph.D. Educational Psychology and Educational Technology – Michigan State University

• M.S. Electrical Engineering – Michigan State University

Recent Experience:

• Conducted workshops, conferences and online support groups for the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science

• Recently finished dissertation

• Currently working on a research project with Oklahoma State University to integrate case-based instruction in their Electrical Engineering program and assessing the effectiveness of cases in increasing student learning and engagement.


• Case-based instruction in science and engineering.

• The role of video cases in teacher preparation programs

• The role of tasks to improve student learning and improve effectiveness of teaching


Dr. Yadav likes to play volleyball and racquetball and would like to get back into running, which was placed on the back burner as he was writing his dissertation.





Linda Beard

Account ClerkBusiness Office

Account ClerkBusiness Office

Profile:

Recent Experience:

• 25 years experience at Purdue in the Business Office


• Linda enjoys her flower beds and water garden (Koi and water plants). She also enjoys being with her family and friends.

Profile:

Recent Experience:

• 25 years experience at Purdue in the Business Office


• Linda enjoys her flower beds and water garden (Koi and water plants). She also enjoys being with her family and friends.

Stephen David

Asst. Dean for International ProgramsOffice of the Dean

Asst. Dean for International ProgramsOffice of the Dean

Profile:


• B.A. English and History, 1982, University of South Africa

• S.T.D. Senior High School Teachers Diploma, 1983, University of Western Cape

• B.A. English, 1988, University of Western Cape

• Ph.D. English, 2001, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


• Project Development and Management

• Globalization in Higher Education

• Culture and Diversity

• International Issues in Higher Education


During his spare time, Dr. David enjoys reading and engaging in thoughtful conversations. He is also a very active participant in local community organizations.

Profile:


• B.A. English and History, 1982, University of South Africa

• S.T.D. Senior High School Teachers Diploma, 1983, University of Western Cape

• B.A. English, 1988, University of Western Cape

• Ph.D. English, 2001, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


• Project Development and Management

• Globalization in Higher Education

• Culture and Diversity

• International Issues in Higher Education


During his spare time, Dr. David enjoys reading and engaging in thoughtful conversations. He is also a very active participant in local community organizations.

T. J. Oakes

Asst. Dean for Teacher EducationOffice of the Dean

Asst. Dean for Teacher EducationOffice of the Dean

Profile:


• Ed.S. Educational Studies, School Counseling – Purdue University

• M.S. Educational Studies, School Counseling – Purdue University

• B.S. Vocational Agriculture, Horticulture – Purdue University

Recent Experience:

• Director, Purdue University Office of Professional Preparation & Licensure (2000-present)

• Deputy Director, Indiana Professional Standards Board (1998-2000)

• Director of Teacher Education, Indiana Professional Standards Board (1993-1998)


• Teacher Education

• Education Policy


T.J. enjoys spending time with her three sons. She is currently working on another degree, and recently her fiance has been teaching her to sail.

Profile:


• Ed.S. Educational Studies, School Counseling – Purdue University

• M.S. Educational Studies, School Counseling – Purdue University

• B.S. Vocational Agriculture, Horticulture – Purdue University

Recent Experience:

• Director, Purdue University Office of Professional Preparation & Licensure (2000-present)

• Deputy Director, Indiana Professional Standards Board (1998-2000)

• Director of Teacher Education, Indiana Professional Standards Board (1993-1998)


• Teacher Education

• Education Policy


T.J. enjoys spending time with her three sons. She is currently working on another degree, and recently her fiance has been teaching her to sail.

Kathy Dietz

Manager of Graduate StudiesOffice of Graduate Studies

Manager of Graduate StudiesOffice of Graduate Studies

Profile:


• B.A. Business Education – University of Indianapolis

Recent Experience:

• Licensing Advisor in the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure


• Education issues from Pre-K through higher education


Kathy enjoys reading, spending time with family (including her 7-month old grandson) traveling, and scrapbooking.

Profile:


• B.A. Business Education – University of Indianapolis

Recent Experience:

• Licensing Advisor in the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure


• Education issues from Pre-K through higher education


Kathy enjoys reading, spending time with family (including her 7-month old grandson) traveling, and scrapbooking.

Lauren Franks

Graduate Admissions SpecialistOffice of Graduate Studies

Graduate Admissions SpecialistOffice of Graduate Studies

Profile:

• B.A. Sociology – Purdue University, 2006

Recent Experience:

• Work Study – COE Graduate Office (4 years)

• Loan Clerk (4 years, seasonally)

• Sunday School teacher


• Sociology, especially social stratification, demography, etc.


Lauren enjoys reading, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and going home to visit her family.

Profile:

• B.A. Sociology – Purdue University, 2006

Recent Experience:

• Work Study – COE Graduate Office (4 years)

• Loan Clerk (4 years, seasonally)

• Sunday School teacher


• Sociology, especially social stratification, demography, etc.


Lauren enjoys reading, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and going home to visit her family.

Julia LaGrange

ClerkOffice of Advising and Recruiting

ClerkOffice of Advising and Recruiting

Profile:

• Attended Indiana State University – 2 years

Recent Experience:

• Secretary/Bookkeeper – Fowler Elementary School

• Secretary – Benton Community School Corporation Office


Julie likes to spend her personal time with her husband and three children, attending their volleyball, basketball and football games. She also enjoys reading, going to dinner with friends and walking with her dog.

Profile:

• Attended Indiana State University – 2 years

Recent Experience:

• Secretary/Bookkeeper – Fowler Elementary School

• Secretary – Benton Community School Corporation Office


Julie likes to spend her personal time with her husband and three children, attending their volleyball, basketball and football games. She also enjoys reading, going to dinner with friends and walking with her dog.

Marilyn HirthNominations and Elections Committee

Marilyn HirthNominations and Elections Committee

STANDING COMMITTEES SLATE2006-2007

Awards Committee C&I Mary Nakhleh

Curriculum Committee C&I Susan Britsch EDST Jean Peterson

Faculty Affairs Committee EDST Heather Servaty-Seib

Grade Appeals Committee C&I Tim Newby

International Education Committee C&I Tim Newby EDST Yan Ping Xin

Nominations and Elections Committee C&I Jim Greenan

Reports of Offices and COE Related Reports of Offices and COE Related EntitiesEntitiesReports of Offices and COE Related Reports of Offices and COE Related EntitiesEntities

Proposed 2006-2007 GoalsProposed 2006-2007 Goals

Sidney MoonAssociate Dean For

Learning And Engagement

Sidney MoonAssociate Dean For

Learning And Engagement

Overview of GoalsOverview of Goals• Provide Leadership for the College of EducationProvide Leadership for the College of Education

• Build Strong COE Graduate Programs That Build Strong COE Graduate Programs That Produce Students Who Are Excellent Scholars, Produce Students Who Are Excellent Scholars, Teachers, and LeadersTeachers, and Leaders

• Establish, Support & Maintain Programs to Establish, Support & Maintain Programs to Prepare Teachers, Counselors, and Prepare Teachers, Counselors, and AdministratorsAdministrators

• Promote and Support P-12 Engagement at Promote and Support P-12 Engagement at Purdue Purdue

FAST FACTS – COE LearningTeacher Education

2004 - 2005 2005 - 2006

Number of Students 1,888 1,883

% Minority 4.1% 4.6%

Number of Licenses 1,048 TBA

2004 - 2005 2005 - 2006

Number of Students N/A 706

% Minority N/A 20%

Degrees Awarded N/A 39

Average Years to Degree Completion N/A 6

Doctoral Programs

Notable Achievements-6 classroom technology enhancements -3 new distance learning courses/programs

-9 experiential learning enhancements -9 faculty teaching awards

-7 new efforts to internalize the curriculum

FAST FACTS – COE Engagement

Partnerships• Professional Development Schools: 56• Faculty Initiated: 16

Teacher Education Field Experiences & Student Teaching

2004-2005 2005-2006

Early Field Experience Students 1835* 1816*

Student Teachers 483 500

*This is the number of students for the academic year. However, some students are enrolled in courses with field experiences during both semesters.

P-12 Engagement Events

2003-2004 2004 - 2005 2005-2006

Events 132 N/A 162

Participants 9,497 N/A 10,466

PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

• Facilitate a smooth transition in leadership for the graduate office

• Publish the first annual COE learning and engagement reports

BUILD STRONG COE GRADUATE PROGRAMS THAT BUILD STRONG COE GRADUATE PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE STUDENTS WHO ARE EXCELLENT PRODUCE STUDENTS WHO ARE EXCELLENT SCHOLARS, TEACHERS, AND LEADERSSCHOLARS, TEACHERS, AND LEADERS

• Implement two new support programs for COE doctoral students

• Work with the GSEC and Jeff Gilger to sponsor the first annual Purdue University Graduate Education Research Symposium

ESTABLISH, SUPPORT & MAINTAIN PROGRAMS TO ESTABLISH, SUPPORT & MAINTAIN PROGRAMS TO PREPARE TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND PREPARE TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND ADMINISTRATORSADMINISTRATORS

• Assist programs with the special program accreditation review process

• Design a RFP to encourage research on the impact of TE on P-12 students

• Explore options for the development

of new undergraduate

programs

PROMOTE AND SUPPORT P-12 ENGAGEMENT AT PURDUE

• Facilitate the development of the new P-12 Engagement Center

• Support Purdue faculty and P-12 partners who participate in the PDS network

• Develop a working definition of engagement and a COE engagement award

Purdue TrendsNational Trends

Jeff GilgerAssociate Dean For

Discovery And Faculty Development

Jeff GilgerAssociate Dean For

Discovery And Faculty Development

Priorities & GoalsPriorities & Goals2006-20072006-2007

REMINDERS…REMINDERS…

• Upcoming grant/business office seminar• Voluntary faculty scholarship web site• PU Faculty Scholar• Graduate student research training

curriculum meetings • Other

Strategic GoalsStrategic Goals• Continue to encourage and support an

environment that values entrepreneurial pursuits, external funding, faculty scholarly productivity, and development initiatives.

• Strengthen, coordinate, and integrate interdisciplinary and collaborative research and scholarship conducted by centers, institutes, and programs affiliated with the College.

Center/Institute Director(s) Phone Email

Ackerman Center for Democratic Citizenship Phillip VanFossen, DirectorLynn Nelson, Director Emeritus

42367 [email protected]@purdue.edu

Assessment Research Center (ARC) Deborah Bennett, Director 47237 [email protected]

Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education (CRESME)

John Staver, Co-DirectorEric Riggs, Co-Director

6218961974

[email protected] [email protected]

Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) Sidney Moon, Executive DirectorMarcia Gentry, Associate DirectorRebecca Mann, Associate Director

47243 [email protected] [email protected]@purdue.edu

Learning, Education, Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Technologies

Scott Schaffer, Director 63358 [email protected]

Purdue P-12 Engagement Center

Purdue Counseling and Guidance Center (PCGC) Jenelle Fitch, Director 49738 [email protected]

Professional Development Schools (PDS) Sidney MoonSheila Klinker

40019426-1482

[email protected] [email protected]

Purdue Literacy Network Project (PLNP) Maribeth Schmitt, DirectorSarah Mahurt, Associate Director

62119 [email protected] [email protected]

Purdue University Psychometric Instructional/Investigation Laboratory (PUPIL)

Susan Maller, Co-DirectorBrian French, Co-Director

47252 [email protected] [email protected]

Scientific Literacy Project (SLP) Youli MantzicopoulosHelen PatrickAla Samarapungavan

472476236847321

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Technology Resources Center (TRC) Robert Evans, Managing Director 45677 [email protected]

Trends in Applications: Total Dollars Requested Through the COE (in millions) for Fiscal

Years ’04-’05 and ’05-’06

0.00

5.00

10.00

15.00

20.00

25.00

30.00

35.00

July October January April

Trends in Applications: Total Dollars Requested Through the COE (in millions) and Total Number

of Applications for New Fiscal Year ’06-’07

June ‘05

June ’06

0.0$

1.0$

July ‘05

July ‘06

0.0$

4.7$

Total # Applications

May-July ’05

May-July ’06

2

9

Total Dollars (rounded millions of dollars) Involving the COE

121

96

12

1.805

101520253035404550556065707580859095

100105110115120125130

All active, denied, and outstanding applications as of July ‘06

Actual dollar share owed to COE based on percent involvement for all active, denied and outstanding applications as of July ‘06

Percent owed to COE from all stilloutstanding applications as of July ‘06

Actual dollar share into the COE as of July ‘06

Annual Grad. Student Ed. Research Symposium

To be held March 28, 2007 in PMURegistration is free

Submission of proposals should be open approximately Sept. 15 to Nov. 15

Brian Belland ([email protected]) and Kate Van Oosten ([email protected]) are co-coordinators

The conference web site is: https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bbelland/agsers

Purpose of the Symposium

The symposium is intended to promote the acculturation of graduate students into the

community of research.

Faculty in education will play a big part in the symposium, as we want advisors to work

closely with grad students to prepare sound proposals, and, eventually, to prepare the

results of research for presentation.

• Learning• Transition to new blocks • Begin SPA preparations • Develop graduate assessment procedures • Enhance summer and online offerings

• Discovery• Increase publications per faculty members • Increase external funding • Utilize available incentives and awards

• Engagement• Participate in available engagement initiatives (e.g., DLC, CRESME)

• Conduct successful searches in Educational Foundations and Measurement

• Initiate mentoring program• Develop doctoral program curricula • Providing more support for scholarly activity • Manage program transitions

• New ObjectivesNew Objectives– Complete faculty salary equity studyComplete faculty salary equity study– Complete department head reviewComplete department head review– Launch CRESME in partnership with College of Launch CRESME in partnership with College of

Science Science – Successfully complete search for P-12 Engagement Successfully complete search for P-12 Engagement

Center directorCenter director– Facilitate partnerships with Colleges of Engineering Facilitate partnerships with Colleges of Engineering

& Technology through P-12 strategic hire faculty & Technology through P-12 strategic hire faculty searchsearch

– Complete strategic plan “mid-course” reviewComplete strategic plan “mid-course” review

• Continuing ObjectivesContinuing Objectives– Increase external funding (applications & awards)Increase external funding (applications & awards)– Increase the diversity of COE faculty, staff, and Increase the diversity of COE faculty, staff, and

students and create a welcoming climate for diverse students and create a welcoming climate for diverse individualsindividuals

– Promote international programs Promote international programs – DevelopmentDevelopment

• Secure another endowed professorshipSecure another endowed professorship• Achieve $1.5 million yearly goalAchieve $1.5 million yearly goal• Complete capital campaign goal of $14 millionComplete capital campaign goal of $14 million• Begin planning for post campaign periodBegin planning for post campaign period

– ““Branding” of teacher education at PurdueBranding” of teacher education at Purdue

Documents

1.Welcome 2.Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2006 Faculty Meeting 3.Introduction of New Faculty and Staff 4.Reports of the Standing Committees