News: July - Sept. 2010

A Seven-Year Old's Bright Idea: Seven-year old Evan Wayne inspired the College to illuminate the Chambers Building sign. This is his story.
Alumna Establishing Scholarship in Honor of Sister: Patricia Lee and her sister, Mary, played women's basketball at Penn State in the early 1970s, both graduating from the College of Education. Patty is establishing a scholarship in memory of Mary, who passed away in 2006.
Azhar Begins Work as Humphrey Fellowship Outreach Coordinator: News release about new staff member Tarat Azhar
Congratulations Faculty and Staff (compiled August 2010): An acknowledgment of College of Education faculty for their accomplishments
Congratulations Students (compiled August 2010): An article acknowledging College of Education students for their accomplishments
Some Reflections on Shared Governance: Dean Monk's column for Connections, August 2010
Recent Faculty Research - Compiled August 2010: A listing of recent faculty presentations, publications, grants, and proposals
Hayes Co-Edits New Book on Psychotherapy Research: News release about the book Bringing Psychotherapy Research to Life, co-edited by Jeffrey Hayes
Hendrickson Co-Authors Book on Student Free Speech: Article about Robert Hendrickson's newly co-authored book, Student Free Speech
Higher Education Alumni Gathered Together to Celebrate Higher Education Milestones: Higher Education Program alumni, faculty, students, friends, and family members gathered during Arts Fest weekend, July 9-11, to celebrate a long legacy of combined success. The Higher Education Program, which is currently ranked #1 in the U.S., reached its 60-year milestone (est. 1950) and continues to offer graduate degrees to students from around the world. In addition, the prominently recognized Center for the Study of Higher Education surpassed its 40th year at Penn State (est. 1969).
Kelly Succeeding Peck as Associate Dean: Gregory J. Kelly, head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the COE, has accepted an invitation to become the College's next associate dean for research, outreach, and technology, succeeding Kyle Peck in that position.
Leanne Walter Named 2010 Penn State College of Education Student Marshal: The College of Education has named Leanne E. Walter as its Summer 2010 student marshal. She will lead her class at the commencement ceremony, which will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. in the Bryce Jordan Center.
Lee Works with Missionaries to Help Build Zambia’s Infrastructure through Education: Article about David Lee's humanitarian work in Zambia
Long-time Teachers Establishing Science and Math Education Scholarship: A Pittsburgh area couple has pledged to create a new scholarship in the College of Education. The Bill and Bunny Vitori Scholarship in Science and Math Education will recognize and support outstanding undergraduates majoring in secondary education with a science- or math- related option.
AILP Student Profile: Lynda Hadley: Article about AILP student Lynda Hadley
Moore Named Senior Fellow by European Distance and E-Learning Network: News release about Michael Moore's naming as EDEN Senior Fellow
Nelson, Edmondson Write Biographies for Greenwood Series: Faculty members Murry Nelson and Jackie Edmondson recently authored new books in Greenwood Publishing Group's biography series. Nelson wrote a biography of The Rolling Stones, and Edmondson’s newest newest work is a biography of John Lennon.
New Faculty Appointments Announced by College of Education: Article about the new faculty members in fall 2010
New Report Urges Broad Changes in Mathematics Education Relationships: A new report published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) indicates that changes to the nature of the relationships between researchers and mathematics educators could benefit both. Fran Arbaugh, associate professor of mathematics education in Penn State's College of Education, is lead author of the report.
Schafft Co-Edits Book on Rural Education: Article about Kai Schafft's book
Federal Grants Support Special Education Ph.D. Students
Teacher Leadership Can Offset Student Use of Degrading Words: Article about Jeanine Staples' research
Student Research - Compiled August 2010: A listing of presentations by students from the College
Nurse Aide Trainer Program Provides New Teaching Opportunities for Nurses: The Nurse Aide Training: Teaching the Educator (TTE) Workshop offered through the Professional Personnel Development Center (PPDC) in the College of Education offers workshops throughout the year in which nurses can become certified to teach in nurse aide training programs.