The Penn State University. College of Education

March 2006
Welcome to Connections! Several fun events, including an American Indian powwow and the inaugural Cycle-thon fundraiser, are coming up. You are invited to share in the cameraderie. If you have an interesting item for Connections, send it to Joe Savrock at jts14@psu.edu. (Above, bikers will soon be taking part in the ten-mile Cycle-thon 2006.)

Quick Links: Priya Sharma, Dean's Message, Cycle-thon, Powwow, Values and Leadership Conference, Presidential Commissions, Fundraising Update, Research Infrastructure, Study of Freshmen, Education Career Day, Joe French, Shaun Harper, Presentations, etc.

PROGRESSIVE PROFILE: PRIYA SHARMA

A native of India, Priya was attracted to America by the instructional systems opportunities here in higher education.

DEAN'S MESSAGE

The IES process for reviewing funding proposals and some helpful tips for researchers who are preparing their submissions.

REGISTER NOW FOR CYCLE-THON 2006

April 1 is the deadline to submit your registration to participate in this fun 10-mile bicycle event.

AMERICAN INDIAN POWWOW IS SLATED APRIL 8-9

A traditional powwow, featuring dancers, singers, and traders, promises to be a fun learning experience.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSIONS WORK TO IMPROVE THE UNIVERSITY'S DIVERSITY PRACTICES

Several members of the College of Education are actively involved with three commissions that advise president Graham Spanier on climate matters.

COLLEGE FUNDRAISING UPDATE

Donors have helped the College exceed its 2005-06 fiscal year fundraising goal, in just eight months.

RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE

The Office of Educational Research has taken steps to continue serving the College's faculty in light of increased external funding.

CSHE BEGINS MAJOR STUDY OF COLLEGE FRESHMEN

"Parsing the First Year of College" looks at the influences that affect student learning and persistence during the critical first year of college.

CALL FOR PAPERS, 11TH ANNUAL VALUES AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Victoria, British Columbia is the setting for the October 2006 Values and Leadership Conference. Proposals for papers are now being accepted.

Attention students: Be sure to attend Education Career Day on March 27.

 

Congratulations to professor emeritus Joe French on the honor of being elected to the Hall of Fame at Illinois State University's College of Arts and Sciences.

 

Shaun Harper delivered the keynote address at the recent National Conference on the College Male, held in Minnesota.

 

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