September 25th, 2024
Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter
College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
UPCOMING EVENTS
Racers Empower + Pet Therapy is back!
Students can stop by from 12:00-1:00 p.m to learn about self-care all while petting a pup!
This event is a collaboration between the College of Education and Human Services and the Center for Student Engagement and Success.
Questions? Email Peggy Whaley at pwhaley@murraystate.edu
i3 and its mission:
We identify emerging needs, encourage innovation, and make a meaningful impact on our Nation, its allies, and our community.
Event Purpose:
One of i3’s proficiencies is producing training for various branches of the military. This requires Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) who leverage their educational experience and expertise to increase the effectiveness and retention of the training content. i3 looks for people from all different education backgrounds (right now, most are former public school teachers), so we’d like to share the opportunities we have with anyone who might be interested in using their degree in a novel environment!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Angie McCord was hired to fill the Finance, Business, & Admin Manager position and will start on Monday, September 30.
Please stop in to say hello and welcome Angie to the College of Education and Human Services!
The annual Scholarship Banquet is NEXT Tuesday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m. To thank our donors, we are putting together a "Thank You" video. This video, once complete, will go out on our social media platforms and be sent to donors through the Development Office.
If you haven't already, please fill out the availability form! The goal of the video is to be FULL of faculty, staff, and students, so donors are met with the faces they are impacting.
The video will be posted Friday, October 4
The Dean's Office is working on curating a series of student testimonials to use for promotional use.
Please share with your students, so they can provide us with their experience as a student in the COEHS!
STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION
Students wanting to study abroad next year, should check out these THREE awesome opportunities!
Any student that is interested in a program, can reach out to one of the faculty members leading a trip for more information.
CLASSROOM UPDATES
Notebook LM was used by students to download the article “Comprehending Poetry with Social Justice Themes”, written by Tara Concannon-Gibney, and published in “The Reading Teacher.”
Poetry that deals with bullying was examined in the article, a topic that is highly relevant for all children. By clicking “generate” and listening to the podcasts that were created, students gained a deeper understanding of the article. Having listened to podcasts, they reflected on the following questions: How did the writer plan to teach the poem "Left Out" by Celia Warren, which focuses on bullying? What types of activities did she introduce to her students?
Notebook LM has been described by students as a useful learning tool for clarifying concepts, reviewing literature, and generating hypothetical questions or discussions based on the input materials.
Photos provided by Dr. Chhanda Islam
REA 405/Children’s Literature for Early and Developing Readers
FACULTY UPDATES
Dr. Donna Crouch has had an article titled “The Need for Career Counseling in Grades Five through Eight” accepted for publication in the November/December issue of Techniques, the national journal for Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE).
The article addresses the critical needs for comprehensive career and technical education (CTE) counseling programs in the middle school grades.
Dr. Donna Crouch
SHOUT-OUTS
Shout-Out to Dr. Donna Crouch from Dr. Jamie Mahoney
Donna has been such a cheerleader! She always makes me feel good and special on days that I feel down and out! She’s always praying for me and says I am doing great things! Thank you for the encouragement and support!
To send your own shout-out, click on the button below to fill out the form. It's a great way to show colleagues how awesome they are!
It will appear in the Midweek Round-Up as well as on the Faculty and Staff Shout-Out Board by the Dean's Office! Be sure to check it out when you're walking by!
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Education Abroad Fair
Thursday, September 19
COEHS Faculty members leading study abroad programs talked to students about the amazing opportunities avaliable to them.
Student Teaching Seminar
Friday, September 20
Teacher Education Services hosted a Student Teaching seminar, which was a collaborative effort between the Teacher Quality Institute (TQI), Career Services, Dr. Abbie Morris, and Dr. Rob Carroll, an alumnus of Murray State.
The combined expertise and insights of these individuals will provide invaluable guidance to students as they embark on significant milestones in teaching.
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2024
August 29 - COEHS Student Picnic
September 2 - Holiday
September 5 - KEAAE Meeting
September 13 - 15 - Family Weekend
October 1 - Scholarship Banquet
October 9 - 1 HALF ENDS
October 10 - 11 - Fall Break
October 14 - 2 HALF BEGINS
November 5 - Presidential Election
November 9- Racer Day
November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving
December 6 - Classes End
December 7 - 13 - Finals
December 14- Commencement
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SCAVENGER HUNT
The duck is still hiding somewhere in Alexander Hall!
Find it and win a free swag item!
Snap a photo and send to jsmith194@murraystate.edu then hide it somewhere new.
Good luck!
Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is the only Department of Defense special observance to span multiple months, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations for multiple Latin American countries.
The mission of the College of Education and Human Services is to prepare future leaders, advocates, and practitioners through authentic, engaging, and student-centered academic programs for successful careers that positively impact communities.