ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome!
Please welcome Mr. Terence Polk to the Office of Student Services & Advising where he will serve as Assistant Director and Advisor to the undergraduate Elementary students. Terence comes to us from Wake Forest University where he worked as an Academic Counselor to various undergraduate majors. He also worked as the lead counselor for implementation of social media which enhanced student engagement and learning. We are very excited to have Terence on board.
Seeking international participants for a study to improve support for breastfeeding students
The Center for Women’s Health and Wellness is conducting a research study to receive feedback from student mothers about their experiences breastfeeding or pumping while on campus. We are particularly interested in learning about the breastfeeding experiences of people from other cultures. The goal of this study is to make UNCG more breastfeeding friendly for student mothers. This research project will only take about 45 minutes during one session. It will involve participation in an individual interview to describe the experiences and recommendations for improving support for breastfeeding mothers on UNCG’s campus. Interviews will be conducted by Sydney Thames, undergraduate student in Public Health Education. Interviews will be held at a time and location on campus that is convenient for both parties.
The study has received IRB approval, so the next phase is to begin the recruitment process. If you know any breastfeeding students who may be interested in participating, please forward them this email or invite them to contact Sydney Thames at sothames@uncg.edu.
The Janet B. Royster (JBR) Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund
The Janet B. Royster (JBR) Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund was created in August of 2011 by the UNC Staff Assembly in memory of UNC-TV employee Janet B. Royster. This scholarship promotes staff development for permanent, full-time, non-faculty employees, as well as recognizes and honors Janet’s leadership and dedication to all UNC employees.
The maximum award amount per academic year is $1,000. Awards are not automatically renewable. The scholarship can be applied to the cost of tuition, fees, books, or registration fees. Payment will be made directly to the school, provider, or vendor.
Deadline for Spring 2017 has been extended to October 31, 2016.
For more information and to apply:
https://www.northcarolina.edu/scholarships/janet-b-royster-jbr-memorial-staff-scholarship-fund
Request for Magazines
The SELF Design Studio needs to resupply its magazine stock – if you have any magazines that you would like to get rid of, bring them to the studio!
Working Papers in Education
We are excited to announce the publication of Volume 2 of the UNCG Working Papers in Education
https://libjournal.uncg.edu/index.php/wpe. Thank you to the editors Saed Qunbar (ERM), Patrick Hales (TEHE), Carrie Hart (ELC), and to J.B. Weir (ERM) and Cherese Childers-Mckee (ELC) for their dedication. This issue features three papers by Robyn Thomas Pitts and Oksana Naumenko; Lalenja Harrington, Kimberly D. Miller, Denise Sumiel; and Kelly M. O’Donnell. Thank you to the authors for the contributions to the journal!
The focus of the journal has shifted to for our next issue be inclusive of all graduate programs in the School of Education. Please see the attached flyers with details of the Call for Papers (January 20, 2017 deadline) and upcoming workshops. The first workshop on December 1, 2016 from 1-3pm in SOEB 301 provides information about getting involved in the journal from editorial roles to authorship.
ELC School Supply and Notecard Drive
As I normally do every year my class is working on a few projects, we would love to have every UNCG member participate.
1. Backpacks-we are getting book bags donated from local stores…we are going to fill them will school supplies to donate to a few high poverty elementary schools in GCS. Items needed: pencils, notebook paper, notebooks, glue sticks, pens, etc. We would like to have the supplies to deliver by October 31st.
2. Notecards…we are working with some other local elementary schools to write encouraging cards to the students to do their best and to tell them that we believe in them and their success. It does not have to be a long card. Please just get a notecard of any color and write a brief note to a student. Of course, you will not know their name…so just address it to….pal, buddy, etc..the students will be happy to get some encouraging notes from some community members. We will do this 4 times during the school year….November 4, January 6, March 17, and May 5. You can choose when you want to participate or participate each time. Please have the notecards in the box in the work room by the 4 dates listed. We have spoken with some principals and they are excited about this.
There will be a box in the ELC work room for you to contribute supplies and note cards.
Should you have questions, please email me directly.
Thanks for considering.
Brian Clarida
“Make the Dean Pay” – A SECC Challenge
School of Education Dean Randy Penfield recently announced an incentive for SOE participation in the 2016 State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC). SOE faculty and staff, he said, could “make the Dean pay” if at least 60% make a pledge to the campaign. If the SOE reaches 60% participation, the Dean will donate $1 for each employee who participated in the campaign – over and beyond his own individual pledge.
In addition, SOE SECC solicitor, Ramon Martinez, offered SECC-donated prizes to the first five persons in the SOE to complete their pledge.
These incentives are in line with the “friendly competition” initiative by this year’s UNCG SECC campaign committee, said campaign chair DiAnne Borders. “We hoped some of UNCG’s leaders would offer such incentives to help us reach our 2016 goal of $199,999 – a realistic and fun goal. In fact, Chancellor Gilliam has said that, if we reach that goal, he will donate a dollar to make the total $200,000.”
All SOE faculty and staff should have received a SECC packet with information about the 1,000 charities supported by SECC this year as well as pledging information. Each employee also should have received several emails from the SECC and from the Chancellor with a link to the e-pledge site. Those who prefer paper pledges may return their envelopes (provided in the SECC packet) to Roman Martinez (Dean’s Office). Payroll deduction (starting in January 2017) is available through either pledge option. The campaign runs through November 9, 2016.
For additional information see http://secc.wp.uncg.edu/ and http://www.ncsecc.org/.
Any questions can be directed to Ramon Martinez (rsmarti3@uncg.edu) or DiAnne Borders (borders@uncg.edu).
Be a part of The Power of UNCGGiving!
Coalition for Diverse Language Communities (CDLC) Grant Applications Available
Applications are due November 6. Please visit this link for grant application information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
North Carolina College Personnel Association Conference
October 27-28, Elliott University Center
In addition to NCCPA’s 50th Anniversary conference, the Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education (SPAHE) M.Ed. program at UNCG is proud to co-sponsor with NCCPA and present its annual
Careers in Student Affairs/NextGenNC Conference, also on the beautiful campus of UNCG, on
October 28, 2016. Tracks for undergraduate, graduate, current professionals, and those considering doctoral study will be offered. Graduate programs in student affairs and higher education will also be invited to an information fair to speak with conference attendees about their programs.
Registration is now available.
Finally, recognize your colleagues for all the great work they’re doing in student affairs and higher education in support of our students. Submit nominations for one of the many awards that NCCPA will give out at its annual conferenceOctober 27-28, 2016. For more information, click here.
Please pass this information along to your student affairs/student life colleagues–we want to get the word out as widely as possible.
On behalf of the Executive Board of NCCPA, we look forward to hopefully seeing you at the 50th anniversary celebration and/or the Careers in Student Affairs conference as well as reading your award nominations!
Sincerely,
Brad Johnson
Beppie Van den Bogaerde Presentation
November 4 at 10 a.m. in EUC Alexander Room
The Miracle Worker
Runs November 14-20 at the Studio 1 theater in Holy Hill Mall (Burlington)
This is our third Sign Language Shadowed production in conjunction with a local theatre in Burlington, Studio 1. A shadowed production is one where, instead of sign language interpreters standing off to the side of the stage, the interpreters (our students and graduates and members of the local Deaf community) are actually onstage with the actors, working together to portray the characters and action of the story.
There are quite a few interesting angles to the production this year- we have some of the local Deaf/Blind community volunteering, students from all 3 of our PID major concentration areas are involved, a local Deaf family are involved as shadows (former graduates of our program) AND their daughter, 8 year old Natalie, who is Deaf, is sharing the role of Helen Keller!
To view show times and purchase tickets,
click here.
RESEARCH
Internal Research Awards applications (New Faculty Research Awards and Regular Faculty Research Awards) are due Oct. 19.
Faculty First Awards are due on Feb. 28. There will be two workshops on Applying for Faculty First Awards (12/5, 2:00-3:00 pm, and 12/6, 9:00-10:00 am). Register for the workshops at http://workshops.uncg.edu under Office of Research workshops.
Follow this link for an updated list of workshops related to research. It includes several new workshops (see below) For registration and more information, see the document.
- Introduction to Online Surveys using Qualtrics
11/2/2016, 3:00-4:30 pm
- Connecting To and Documenting Community-Engaged Scholarship at UNCG
Additional session added in the spring on 4/5/2016, 12:00-1:00 pm
TECHNOLOGY
UPDATED: Adobe campus-wide licensing discontinued Fall 2017 – Feedback requested for licensing in ITS labs
macOS Sierra
On September 20th, Apple will release macOS Sierra to the public. SOE IT ask that everyone in our MAC community hold off on updating your systems for a minimum of 30 days while we assess the impact of the new operating system.
Fall Instructional Technology Training
There are still sessions and dates left for SOE Instructional Technology training in Fall 2016. This year sessions are offered in-person or virtually, and all training have a self-guided option. Training is available for SOE instructors and staff. Some topics being offered include Canvas, WebEx, polling, Google, Box, and Office 365 – and more.
Please view the full list of trainings and sign up for each training here:
You can also see a Google Calendar and sign up for training through the SOE Instructional Technology Services Workshops and Training page:
Turnitin Integration with Canvas
Turnitin Originality Detector has changed the way it integrates in Canvas. It now works through an LTI integration with Assignments, which significantly changes the way it works and looks in Canvas versus how it worked in past semesters.
For more information about the Turnitin integration with Canvas, please review this SOE Instructional Technology Guide:
You can also sign up for Turnitin workshops through SOE Instructional Technology:
New Phishing Protections
Go Mobile with UNCGmobile
Now in Effect: New Password Policy for University Accounts
6-TECH Tips: Protect Yourself Against Phishing
Classroom Technology Support
Contact classroom technical support at 334-5207 for technical and training assistance in UNCG classrooms and conference rooms.
FACULTY/STUDENT/ALUMNI ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Members of the ARL Diversity and Inclusion Committee and select designates have chosen 15 master of library and information science (MLIS) students to participate in the 2016–2018 Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (IRDW) as ARL diversity scholars. Narcissa Haskins, LIS graduate student, has been selected as a participant.
Underwritten by ARL member libraries, the Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce offers numerous financial benefits to program participants as well as leadership development provided through the ARL Annual Leadership Symposium, a formal mentoring program, career placement assistance, and an ARL research library visit. This program reflects the commitment of ARL members to create a diverse research library professional community that will better meet the challenges of changing demographics in higher education and the emphasis on global perspectives in the academy.
“The Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce continues ARL’s tradition of a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said Beth McNeil, dean of university libraries at Iowa State and member of the selection committee. “This year’s pool of applicants was exceptionally competitive and, with candidates of this caliber, a bright and sustaining future for research libraries is assured.”
Brad Johnson (TEHE) has been recognized as a member of the 2017 Diamond Honoree class by ACPA-College Student Educators International. The Diamond Honoree Program, established by the ACPA Foundation in 1999, is both a recognition program and a fundraising activity. Those nominated for consideration are recognized for their outstanding and sustained contributions to higher education and to student affairs. More information on the Diamond Honoree program can be found at
http://foundation.myacpa.org/whatwedo/diamond-honoree/.
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s University School Teacher Education Partnership (USTEP) Mini Grants.
The winning projects are:
- Developing a Universally Designed Toolbox for Middle School Teachers, Heather Smith Ellington (Kiser Middle School, GCS) and Doug Foutty (Kiser Middle School, GCS) in partnership with Debbie Taub (SES) and Bree Jimenez (SES).
- Forging an Across Campus Learning Community with Elementary Teachers, Jeannette Alarcon (TEHE) in partnership with Victoria Creamer (Ephesus Road Elementary School, Chapel Hill), Andy Gann (Peeler Open Elementary School, GCS), Lisa Jordan (Simkins Elementary School, GCS), and Christopher Weikart (Cone Elementary School, GCS)
- Real-World English: A Two-Generation Approach, Jewell Cooper (Dean’s Office), Barbara Levin (TEHE), Ye He (TEHE) and Melissa Bocci (TEHE) in partnership with Sheila Gorham (Allen Middle, GCS) and Carol Zegarra (Allen Middle, GCS)
- Fractions Book Study, Jodi Southern (Franklin Elementary, Surry County) and DeAnne Danley (Surry County Schools) in partnership with Kerri Richardson (TEHE)
- Sustaining Teacher Growth and Leadership in Engineering, Jennifer Mangrum (TEHE) and Heidi Carlone (TEHE) in partnership with Cynthia Brown (Murphey Elementary School, GCS), Shervawn Sockwell (McLeansville Elementary School, GCS), Sue Villarrubia (Jefferson Elementary, GCS), Stephanie Harris (General Greene Elementary, GCS) and Cynthia McKee (Irving Park Elementary, GCS).
