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This Veterans Day, the College of Education and Human Services proudly recognizes the veterans among our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.
As a college dedicated to education, service, and strengthening communities, we are grateful for those who have demonstrated these values through their service to our country.
Thank you to all who have served and continue to make a difference in the lives of others. Happy Veterans Day!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for our annual Faculty and Staff Potluck on Friday, December 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!
Come enjoy delicious food and fellowship with your COEHS colleagues as we celebrate the holiday season!
Food will be available on the third-floor balcony, across from the Dean’s Office, with seating provided in the Multipurpose Room.
To sign up to bring a dish, please fill out the form below.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Need to reserve a room? Please use our new and improved room reservation form—special thanks to Missy and Cooper for making the update possible!
COEHS AI-Generated Content & Design Guidelines
As we continue to strengthen the COEHS brand and ensure our materials are professional and consistent, I wanted to share a few guidelines regarding AI-generated visuals and design requests.
AI-Generated Images & Graphics
Please do not use AI-generated images, illustrations or graphics in materials representing COEHS. This includes flyers, social media content, digital signage, event promotions, and other materials shared with students, faculty, staff, or the public.
AI can be a helpful tool for brainstorming and other behind-the-scenes work, but AI-generated visuals can create concerns about accuracy, quality, authenticity, and brand consistency. Whenever possible, I want our marketing materials to showcase the real people, programs, and experiences that make COEHS unique.
Please use original COEHS photos, University-approved photos and brand assets, appropriately licensed stock photography or professionally designed graphics that follow Murray State and COEHS branding.
Need Something Designed?
Please reach out! If you need a flyer, social media graphic, digital signage, event promotion, or another marketing piece, I’m more than happy to create something for you.
Please send requests at least 48 hours before you need the completed material. This gives me enough time to design the piece, send it to you for review, and make any needed changes. Larger or more involved projects may require additional time, so the more notice you can give me, the better!
When sending a request, please include as much information as you can — what you’re promoting, the necessary text and details, where the material will be used, and when you need it.
My goal is to make this process as easy as possible while ensuring the materials we put out are polished, professional, and something we can be proud to have representing COEHS.
As always, if you have questions or aren't sure what you need, feel free to reach out!
Thank you!
Jill
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.
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!
PRESS RELEASE
RECRUITMENT UPDATES
Tressa Ross met with 40 juniors and seniors from Todd County High School last week for lunch at Winslow.
Students had the opportunity to connect with representatives from across campus, learn more about Murray State, and explore opportunities awaiting them as future Racers.
FACULTY UPDATES
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Brandi Besand on successfully defending her dissertation!
Her dissertation, titled “Social-Emotional Competencies, Emotion Regulation, & Psychological Well-Being Among Preservice Teachers Across Teacher Preparation Stages,” examines important factors related to the development and well-being of future educators.
Dr. Samir Patel, interim dean; Dr. Kemaly Parr, chair of the Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education; and Dr. Stephanie Ford, assistant professor of middle school education, served as chairs of her dissertation committee.
Congratulations to Dr. Besand on this significant academic and professional achievement! We are proud to celebrate this milestone with her.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
KDE Numeracy Manager visits COEHS faculty, staff, and students
Thursday, November 5-Friday, November 6
Amanda Lee, Numeracy Manager at the Kentucky Department of Education, recently visited Dr. Kristen Whipple’s Practicum I and II students to present “Beyond the Lesson Plan: Anticipating Student Thinking.”
Lee also spoke to COEHS faculty and staff on effective math teaching strategies.
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2026
Student Picnic- August 27
Scholarship Banquet- September 22
Fall Break- October 8-9
Homecoming Breakfast and Tent City- October 17
Racer Day- November 14
Thanksgiving Break- November 25-27
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
Want to add something to the next Midweek Round-Up?
Want to add something to the next Midweek Round-Up?
Click the button below to let Jillian Smith in the Dean's Office know!
Click the button below to let Jillian Smith in the Dean's Office know!
Remember to be as detailed as possible! Contact Jill with any questions.
Remember to be as detailed as possible! Contact Jill with any questions.
Want to add something to the next Monday Saddle-Up (student newsletter)?
Want to add something to the next Monday Saddle-Up (student newsletter)?
Click the button below to let Jillian Smith in the Dean's Office know!
Click the button below to let Jillian Smith in the Dean's Office know!
Remember to be as detailed as possible! Contact Jill with any questions.
Remember to be as detailed as possible! Contact Jill with any questions.
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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