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Welcome to Connections! As we approach the end of the fall semester, we encourage faculty, staff and students to close the semester well. If you have news you would like to see in Connections, contact Suzanne Wayne at EdRelations@psu.edu.

Quick Links: Terri Watson Profile, Dean's Message, Diversity Committee, Michael Dyson, Tutoring Program, Boogersburg, Clearing House, Rural Ed. Lectures, Tech Work Group, PDE Announcement, HESA, Blair Co. Student Teaching, Tenured Faculty Program, Faculty/Staff Awards, Presentations, etc., Congratulations

PROGRESSIVE PROFILE: TERRI WATSON

Whimsical. It's not every day you hear a person described that way. If that piques your interest, you'll enjoy reading more about Terri Watson.

DEAN'S MESSAGE

The College is refining and upgrading its technological support systems in response to its task force's recommendations.

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE PLANS NEXT STEPS

With the results of the College's diversity climate survey in, the College held a town meeting to discuss the issues it raised. Now, the Diversity Committee is planning its new charge.

MICHAEL DYSON URGES STUDENTS TO BECOME INTELLIGENT IN ORDER TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE

In a dynamic, roof-rattling speech, Michael Dyson raised the sights of students, especially oppressed minorities, to new heights.

THE BOOGERSBURG SCHOOL

Faculty member Iris Striedieck enjoys a unique opportunity in an old-fashioned, one-room schoolhouse.

RURAL ED. LECTURE SERIES OPENS

The College's new Center for Rural Schools & Communities in November began a new lecture series focusing on rural school issues.

FACULTY/STUDENTS MAKE MARK IN CLEARING HOUSE

Education students and faculty contribute extensive material to a recent issue of the journal, The Clearing House, guest edited by Patricia Hinchey, assistant professor of language & literacy.

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS

The College continues its dedication to maintaining and advancing technological support of educational objectives.

Teacher Education Tutoring program available for Penn State students.

HESA offers terrific programs for students interested in higher education.

The new Blair County branch of the Alumni Society's Alumni-Student Teacher Network kicks off with a bang.

PDE changes middle school certification requirements.

Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the College's annual Faculty/Staff Awards!

A new program to recognize promotions to tenured faculty positions has been instituted by Penn State.

Faculty/staff congratulations!

Click below for the latest faculty/staff presentations, publications, grants and grant proposals

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