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COEHS Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter of the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
The Summit || June 11, 2019
MESSAGES & DEPARTMENT UPDATES
MESSAGES & DEPARTMENT UPDATES
What's new in COEHS?
What's new in COEHS?
DEAN'S OFFICE
DEAN'S OFFICE
From Natalie Copeland:
Sparks Lecture - RSVP now!
If you are interested in attending this year's Sparks Lecture, please see the image below in "Upcoming Events." You can click on that image and it will take you to the RSVP form on the event website! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.
From Natalie Copeland and Katie Kriesky:
End of Year Celebration - RSVP now!
It’s that time of year - the time when we wrap up the academic year and start looking ahead at the next year to come!
Let’s all join together once more before the semester ends to celebrate our COEHS family, yet another successful academic year, and all the good things to come! At our traditional End-of-Year Celebration, we
We hope you will join us Thursday, May 11th from 12–2 PM in the Alexander Hall Atrium for our End-of-Year Celebration! We'll serve a delicious lunch from Sirloin Stockade, honor our recent retirees, and present faculty and staff awards.
Please RSVP below by clicking on the image in the "Upcoming Events" section!
ELC
ELC
From Dr. Stephanie Sullivan:
ELC Adjunct Named Recipient of Distinguished Administrator Award!
The West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) Regional Educators Awards and Scholarship Program in the Distinguished Administrator category was awarded to Miranda Reed from Lyon County Schools on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Miranda Reed is the Director of Special Education and 504 Coordinator for the school district, as well as an adjunct professor for ELC's Education Administration program. This honor speaks volumes about Miranda's positive impact on educating students in our region.
From Dr. Sean Simons:
Personal Accomplishment!
Dr. Sean Simons was selected to serve as the Associate Editor for The School Psychologist, a peer-reviewed publication for Division 16 of the American Psychological Association (APA). He will serve for 2 years as the Associate Editor before taking over as Editor for an additional 2 years. Congratulations, Dr. Simons!
CASD Graduate Assistant Named Student Employee of the Month in March!
Kiah Goettlich, graduate assistant in the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, was selected as the Student Employee of the Month back in March! Kiah is a first year graduate student in the school psychology program and works under Dr. Simons' supervision. She has done a fantastic job working with children and their families and has represented CASD well.
KATE
KATE
From Dr. Jennifer Earls:
Let's Chat about ChatGPT!
"Let's Chat about Chat GPT" will be on Friday, April 21st from 10-11:30 a.m. in AL 240. Please join us for an exclusive event about AI and Chat GPT in education. Don't miss this opportunity to chat with Holly Clark, a leading expert in educational technology, as she shares her knowledge about how AI is changing the landscape of education. AND there will be prizes for those COEHS faculty and staff members who attend in person! See the flyer below in the "Upcoming Events" section!
TQI
TQI
From Debbie Bushart:
TQI Signing Day - Seeking Volunteers to help with National Signing Days in Local High Schools
Hello Faculty and Staff! Teacher Quality Institute is sponsoring a "Signing Day" for all high school seniors in our service area who are coming to Murray State in the Fall to major in Education. We will be going to 25 area high schools to take pictures of seniors signing their "letter of intent" to be an education major at MSU. We will then have those pictures published in their local papers, social media, etc. Our goal is to promote how important future educators are to us and to the future of the local school districts.
Do you have ties to any of our service-area high schools? Would you be willing to be the MSU representative to go to a high school to represent MSU on signing day? We are planning this event for Tuesday, May 2nd, which is the National Ed Rising Signing Day, but if that day doesn't work for you, we can try to schedule for another day! We have a grant from the Dean's Office to pay for your mileage from MSU to the school and back.
Please contact Debbie Bushart at dbushart@murraystate.edu or 270-809-3188 if you are willing to help.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...
Did you catch us on WPSD Channel 6 News last week?
If not, no worries! Click on the story, and you'll be taken to WPSD's website, where the segment that originally aired on Wednesday, May 12th, is posted! Congratulations to all involved with this award.
Did you know that April 10th-14th is designated as National Student Employee Appreciation Week? The College of Education and Human Services would like to recognize our incredible student workers, volunteers, and graduate assistants. We are so grateful for all they do for us!
COEHS PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
COEHS PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
DR. THOMAS WOODS-TUCKER
DR. THOMAS WOODS-TUCKER
The COEHS Diversity Action Committee hosted Dr. Thomas Woods-Tucker, Chief Equity Officer for the Kentucky Department of Education.
MARCH MADNESS AWARDS + BLIZZARD PRESENTATION
MARCH MADNESS AWARDS + BLIZZARD PRESENTATION
Katie Kriesky, who placed first in the COEHS March Madness Bracket Competition, and Dr. Ben Littlepage, who placed last, received their certificates and Blizzards from Natalie Copeland, Pool Manager, and Dean David Whaley!
RECORDING IN PROCESS!
RECORDING IN PROCESS!
WPSD CAME TO TALK TO COEHS
WPSD CAME TO TALK TO COEHS
Blaine McDonald from WPSD came to Alexander Hall on Wednesday, April 5th to cover the news about our $3 million grant! She talked to Jay Simmons and Dr. Samir Patel from COEHS and Dianne Owen from WKEC.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOUT-OUTS
SHOUT-OUTS
DR. JENNIFER EARLS
DR. JENNIFER EARLS
Tamela Darnell sent a shout-out to Dr. Earls:
"Her advice and knowledge have been invaluable to me, and I feel so lucky to have her as a friend and colleague. Thank you for your willingness to help me search for answers to my many questions!"
HOLLY BLOODWORTH
HOLLY BLOODWORTH
Tamela Darnell also sent a shout-out to Holly:
"Holly’s dedication to her students shines, especially in her passion for the Belize Study Abroad program. She works tirelessly to make sure our students have an amazing student teaching abroad experience in Belize. With securing services to arranging housing, it has been especially challenging this year with new changes since Covid. Holly, thank you for all that you do and safe travels in April!"
DR. STEPHANIE FORD
DR. STEPHANIE FORD
Dr. Miguel Gomez sends a shout-out to Dr. Ford:
"Dr. Ford is an outstanding teacher educator who truly goes above and beyond to support and inspire her students. With her wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for education, she is able to provide her students with invaluable insights into teaching, learning, and professional development."
TAMELA DARNELL
TAMELA DARNELL
Tamela received an anonymous shout-out:
"I would like to send a shout-out to Tamela. She works tirelessly behind the scenes to support our college units and makes sure things in the college run smoothly. She is truly an asset to our college and thank you for all you do!"
NICOLE KENNEDY
NICOLE KENNEDY
Dr. Chanel Schwenck also sent a shout-out to Nicole:
"I'd love to give a shout-out to Nicole Kennedy in TES for her commitment to admitting students to Teacher Education quickly and efficiently. The turnaround has been so fast and she's good about catching things that might have been overlooked in the process.
Great job, Nicole!"
DR. KIM VIGIL
DR. KIM VIGIL
Dr. Vigil received an anonymous shout-out!
"Dr. Vigil is a prime example of a great colleague and instructor. Her focus on the wellness of our students and the rigor of the educational experiences in her classroom is outstanding. Not only that, she also dedicates much of her time to student support services that connect students with the college. You are amazing Dr. Vigil!"
DR. KAREN MACKEY
DR. KAREN MACKEY
"Dr. Karen Mackey brings so much teaching and administrative experience to make her instruction to students be both effective and meaningful. Her passion for the teaching profession encourages many students to pursue this career path. Dr. Mackey’s respected reputation strengthens COEHS relationships with school districts to encourage schools to allow education students to complete practicum hours. She puts forth tremendous effort in her interactions with student teacher candidates to make them excited to become teachers."
ADAM BLAIR
ADAM BLAIR
"Mr. Adam Blair has done an exceptional job growing the MSU Henderson Education Program. His students consistently share that they choose teaching because of his passion for the profession. Students can always count on Mr. Blair to support them achieve their goal to become a teacher. Mr. Blair creates a positive learning environment to promote students entering the teaching profession."
DR. SAMIR PATEL
DR. SAMIR PATEL
Dr. Patel got a shout-out from his administrative assistant, Libby Davis:
"Dr. Patel always keeps me on my toes and continues to make me laugh! He is a great leader and very caring to his faculty, staff and students."
DR. ANDREA WILLSON
DR. ANDREA WILLSON
"As a new-ish faculty member in the college, Andrea has been impressive with her leadership skills and honesty. Her understanding of higher education and awareness of program standards has made her a valuable addition to the college. I appreciate her conscientious and purposeful feedback for program improvement, and her dedication to student growth. On a personal note, I truly appreciate her matter-of-fact communication style, and her good sense of humor. Thank you for being a great colleague, Andrea!"
NATALIE COPELAND
NATALIE COPELAND
Natalie got an anonymous shout-out:
"I want to shout-out Natalie for coming in to her temp position in the Dean's Office and just rocking it from the beginning."
MISSY TISH
MISSY TISH
Missy received an anonymous shout-out:
"Missy is not only is a rockstar for the KATE department, but she also does so much more for the college. Missy does a lot of behind the scenes work for the college from running the TVs, paperwork for tech upgrades for the building, checking calendars and so much more. Thank you for being awesome Missy. You are very much appreciated by EVERYONE in the college."
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!
FACULTY AND STAFF SPOTLIGHTS!
Be sure to congratulate these outstanding COEHS team members for their accomplishments when you see them!
Dr. Alison Brown, Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Alison Brown, Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Whitney Cassity-Caywood, Outstanding Research & Creative Activity Award
Dr. Whitney Cassity-Caywood, Outstanding Research & Creative Activity Award
Dr. Miguel Gomez, University Distinguished Mentor Award
Dr. Miguel Gomez, University Distinguished Mentor Award
Missy Tish, Outstanding Staff Support Award
Missy Tish, Outstanding Staff Support Award
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
*Dates are subject to change*
April 12th - All Campus Sing - 3pm - Quad
April 13th - Faculty Recognition Banquet - 5:30pm - Curris Center Ballroom
April 14th - Racer Nation Orientation (Honors)
April 15th - Racer Nation Orientation; Student deadline to upload theses/dissertations into Digital Commons
April 21st - Distinguished Alumni Reception and Dinner - 5:30pm - CFSB Murray Room
April 25th - Sparks Lecture - 5:00 p.m. (Atrium, Auditorium)
April 26th - Senior Breakfast - 8am - CFSB Center; Administrative Professionals Day
April 28th - Dissertations & Theses have signatures and routed to Provost Office for Spring Graduation
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May 13th - Commencement - TBD - CFSB Center
May 15th - 10am - All grades due for Full Term/2nd
May 29th - Memorial Day Observance - No Classes; University Closed
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June 1st - Racer Nation Orientation
June 2nd - BOR Meeting
June 3rd - Racer Nation Orientation
June 14th - Racer Nation Orientation
June 16th - Racer Nation Orientation
June 19th - Juneteenth Observance - No Classes; University Closed
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July 6th - Racer Nation Orientation
July 31st - TENTATIVE - Spring/Winter Schedule Drafts sent to Departments
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August 3rd - Racer Nation Orientation
ALL ACADEMIC DEADLINES - murraystate.edu/deadlines
CELEBRITIES OF THE WEEK
CELEBRITIES OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our COEHS celebrities of the week:
Rebecca Simons (Staff) and Jeff Wylie (Faculty)!
We applaud each of you for your outstanding contributions and appreciate all that you do for COEHS!
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS
Jeff Wylie, CLHS ~ April 15th
Dr. Chanel Schwenck, ECE ~ April 16th
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Nature has given us all the pieces required to achieve exceptional wellness and health, but has left it to us to put these pieces together."
-Diane McLaren
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