News: Jan. - March 2012

Education Majors: Experience Teaching in the City: Education undergrads: Check out this two-week, 3-credit course in the schools of urban Philadelphia.
Special Issue of the American Journal of Education Examines the Practice of Data Use: The American Journal of Education dedicates its February issue to the use of data in education. The journal is headed by Gerald LeTendre, professor of education in the Penn State College of Education.
Newly Launched AJE Forum Encourages Interaction on Education Topics: AJE Forum: a new vehicle for users to contribute to the discourse on education.
CSATS Directors Visit Ghana to Facilitate Science-Based Sister School Project: Annmarie Ward and Leah Bug worked with Ghanaian teachers and students in a study of disease outbreaks.
Harold Cheatham Named Distinguished Alumnus: Harold Cheatham, a 1961 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Education, has received a 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award from Penn State. The award is the highest honor that the University bestows upon an outstanding alumna or alumnus.
Sophomore and Disabled Student Advocate Inspired to Teach: Caitlin Campbell, a student in the College of Education, finds the inspiration to teach, drawing from experiences with a disabled brother.
School Leadership Seminar Series Focuses on Protecting Students: A new Penn State seminar series, called the School Leadership Series, examines tools for protecting students and also investigates the ethical and financial implications of using them. The series is intended to be a professional-development opportunity for school administrators and educators.
Book Club Forming in Advance of Visit from Bestselling Author Sarah Vowell: The College of Education is organizing a book club in anticipation of the April 9 visit of Sarah Vowell, a New York Times bestselling author.
Boldt Co-Edits Bank Street Occasional Papers Series That Addresses Teacher Accountability: Gail Boldt is co-editor of the latest issue of Bank Street's Occasional Papers Series, a prominent academic journal.
Humphrey Fellows Inspired by the Spirit of Volunteerism: The 2011-2012 Humphrey fellows at Penn State have been taking part in plenty of activities.
New Book Co-Authored by Rothwell Helps Employers Optimize Their Workforces: “Lean but Agile: Rethink and Gain a True Competitive Edge” advocates changes in hiring, goal-setting, learning and development, and performance management.
Congratulations Students (compiled February 2012): An article acknowledging College of Education students for their accomplishments
Congratulations Faculty and Staff (compiled February 2012): An acknowledgment of College of Education faculty and staff for their accomplishments
Staff Changes (compiled February 2012): Departed and new staff in the College of Education, winter-spring 2012
In Defense of Academic Freedom: Dean Monk's column for Connections, February 2012
Recent Faculty Research - Compiled February 2012: A listing of recent faculty presentations, publications, grants, and proposals
A Writing Intervention Study for Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Encyclopedia is Must-Have Reference for Human Resources Professionals: William Rothwell, Penn State professor of workplace learning and performance, is the executive editor of a new three-volume encyclopedia that offers access to information on all manner of topics and issues related to the “people” side of business.
Encyclopedia is Must-Have Reference for Human Resources Professionals: William Rothwell, Penn State professor of workplace learning and performance, is the executive editor of a new three-volume encyclopedia that offers access to information on all manner of topics and issues related to the “people” side of business.