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UPCOMING EVENTS
Join the Connection and Collaboration Committee for the Fall Speaker Series, featuring President Ron Patterson as this year’s keynote speaker.
Dr. Patterson will share insights on supporting the whole person—a message that speaks to both leadership and community.
🗓 Monday, November 17
🕓 4:00 p.m.
📍 Alexander Hall Auditorium
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are excited to offer faculty and staff the opportunity to update their professional headshots! Whether you need a new photo for your university profile, website, or any other professional purpose, we’ve made it easy for you to schedule a session.
How to Schedule Your Appointment:
Simply use the online appointment calendar to select a time that works best for you! An email follow-up will be sent after an appointment is made.
Using technology like AI or virtual reality in the classroom?
Is your class working on a super cool project?
Schedule a time for me to stop by and grab photos (or video) of your students using technology to enhance their learning.
You can also schedule a time for me to grab photos of group work, class projects, etc.
If you already have photos, feel free to submit them here using the photo folder link!
In an effort to showcase the outstanding work of our College of Education and Human Services faculty, we will be highlighting recent presentations, publications, and other scholarly accomplishments.
Please use the Google form below to submit any recent professional accomplishments. Submissions will be featured on our COEHS bulletin board and shared on our social media platforms to celebrate and promote the impactful work happening across our college.
Thank you for helping us showcase the excellence within COEHS!
STUDENT ORGANIZATION UPDATES
The Criminal Justice Society sponsored a self-defense workshop on November 4 that was led by representatives from the Kentucky State Police and the Murray Police Department.
A dozen or so students attended and learned how to protect themselves!
KEA-AE serves at Soup for the Soul.
FACULTY UPDATES
Drs. Samir Patel, Stephanie Pryor, and Justin Brogan attended the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) Conference last week in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Drs. Patel and Pryor presented their session, “Preparing Teachers to Teach AI: A Call to Action for Teacher Educators.”
Dr. Justin Brogan and Mandy Brogan presented “Using Research to Create an Innovative Check-and-Connect Teaching Strategy.”
STAFF UPDATE
On Monday, October 27 Donna Wear (TQI) visited Mr. Matt Adams education class at Gateway Academy in Christian County.
They discussed the field of education, the different directions students could pursue, and the observations they have already completed.
All students are seniors and plan to "chase their passion" in education for children.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Ed Rising
Monday, November 10
Murray State’s Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) hosted its annual Educators Rising event, welcoming hundreds of high school students from across the region to campus for a day of education-focused competitions and activities.
Several COEHS students contributed to this year’s event. Professional Development School (PDS) students Halle Spillman, Kylin Reynolds, and Morgan Westerfield led a session sharing college insights from a student’s perspective. Haley Williams, a Family and Consumer Sciences major, presented on the power of puppetry in education. Meanwhile, Health and Physical Education (HPE) students hosted an engaging session in Carr Hall that promoted teamwork through cooperative and competitive activities.
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2025
August 21-First Gen Meet and Greet
August 28-Student Picnic
August 29- Board of Regents Meeting
September 1- University Closed
September 5-7- Family Weekend
October 6- Scholarship and Service Banquet
October 8- First Half of the Semester Ends
October 9-10- Fall Break
October 13- Second Half Begins
October 31-November 1- Homecoming Weekend
November 1- Homecoming Breakfast and Tent City
November 5- First Gen Celebration
November 15- Racer Day
November 18- Senior Breakfast
November 26-28- Thanksgiving Break
December 12- Board of Regents Meeting
December 13- Commencement
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
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Remember to be as detailed as possible! Contact Jill with any questions.
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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.
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