January 24th, 2024
Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter
College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
MESSAGES & DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Upcoming Events
This is a Try-A-Byte.
It's a pop-quest for the EdTech Explorer program worth 20 points for the month of January, & 15 points afterwards. This pop-up quest takes 10 minutes or less to complete and adds great Google knowledge for a better workflow. Faculty & Staff can use this for office hour scheduling or if people need to meet one-on-one with them.
They can access the links shown at the bottom of the picture via the PDF Copy Link or by the EdTech Explorer Website.
SHOUT-OUTS
Shout-out to Tressa Ross from Dr. Stephanie Ford:
"Tressa always goes above and beyond to meet the individual needs of each of our students. She continuously advocates for them to succeed with a smile on her face. Tressa is a true asset to COEHS!"
Shout-out to Cooper Levering (College Technology Coordinator) from everyone at the COEHS Dean's Office:
"We want to express our gratitude to Cooper Levering for his tireless diligence and proficiency in maintaining the COEHS technology. His role effects all of the Faculty/ Staff throughout our building by making sure their tech (TVS, computers, laptops, printers, cameras, etc.) functions efficiently and receives prompt attention when needing repairs. Thank you for your professionalism, hard work, and positive attitude because it does not go unnoticed."
Shout-out to the Diversity Action Committee from Dr. Samir Patel:
"Awesome job on navigating the weather impact and delivering an informative and engaging panel discussion!"
Shout-out to Dr. Donna Crouch from Dr. Jamie Mahoney:
"Donna has been such a trooper! She continues to work through the pain with a smile on her face! She always provides a positive resolution to any problems any of us have to face. If you need a pick me up- Go see Donna!"
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!
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Spring Semester - 2024
Dean's College Coffee - January 26
KATE First Friday - February 9
KATE First Friday/ Inclusive Learning & Assistive Technology - March 1
1st HALF ENDS - March 6
2nd HALF BEGINS - March 7
SPRING BREAK - March 18 - 22
First Friday - April 19
CLASSES END - May 3
FINALS - May 4 - 10
COMMENCEMENT - May 11
The Summit - June 11 - 12
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“I think reading is part of the birthright of the human being.”
-Levar Burton
The Bias Inside Us Educator Toolkit is a resource to assist in unpacking & demystifying the concept of bias. It includes a set of ten posters that help guide students through discussions about the meaning & real-world impact of implicit bias. Developed with advisor Dr. Tessa Charlesworth, a psychologist & postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University, the toolkit is based in scientific research on bias. It offers an educator’s guide that provides additional context around bias, starter questions, links to activities, & articles expanding on the research of bias. Click link to learn more: Educator Toolkit
Watch for more updated information in 2024 - 2025!
Celebrities of the Week
Congratulations to the COEHS celebrities of the week:
Dr. Katy Hancock (Faculty) and Elizabeth Abanathy (Staff)!
We applaud each of you for your outstanding contributions and appreciate all that you do for COEHS.
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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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