ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Contact faculty advisor Jamie Schissel jlschiss@uncg.edu with your questions.

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.

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 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

Beppie Van den Bogaerde Presentation

November 4 at 10 a.m. in EUC Alexander Room

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Sharing the Muslim Narrative

Thursday, November 4

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International Education Week

Join us in celebrating International Education Week (IEW) on Nov. 12-18 this year! Learn about the tapestry created by local immigrant families from various countries of origin and reflect on the meaning of education in a global context. The tapestry will be on display in EUC. Take a selfie with the tapestry or the poster of tapestry, share your thoughts on education in a global context, and participate in the tapestry selfie photo contest. Winner of this contest will be announced at the IEW closing event on Friday, Nov. 18.

How to Participate:

Take a selfie with the tapestry or tapestry poster
Write a brief comment regarding your understanding of the tapestry project and education in a global context
Submit your photo and comment on the SOE Global Facebook group: https://goo.gl/v4NrRR
Share your submission with friends & the UNCG Community by adding #SOEGlobal #IEW2016
The photo/comments with the most ”likes” will win the contest

For more information about SOE Global, check out our website (beta-soe.uncg.edu/global) and the artifact display in Mossman Building and UNCG Library!

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The Miracle Worker

Runs November 14-20 at the Studio 1 theater in Holy Hill Mall (Burlington)

UNCG’s Professions in Deafness program is once again thrilled to be teaming with Studio 1 in Burlington to present our third Sign Language Shadowed production. This year is especially exciting because we have 7 Deaf people involved as shadows and one as an actor! The play is “The Miracle Worker”- you won’t want to miss it! Showtimes areNovember 14-19 at 7:30 and November 19 & 20 at 2:00. Tickets are available online at http://www.studio1online.org/

A “Shadowed” production is unique! The Sign Language interpreters are onstage with the actors and work with the actors to become part of the story onstage. This means deaf audience members have full accessibility to everything happening onstage!!

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

SOE Instructional Technology: Canvas Arc

UNCG ITS has paid for a trial of Canvas Arc for Spring 2017, an interactive video management system integrated with Canvas.

“Arc is a communication tool that allows instructors and students to actively collaborate through video through all elements of Canvas with a Rich Content Editor (Pages, Discussions, Assignments, etc).”

SOE IT Guide: Canvas Arc

Please contact Samantha Harlow (slharlow@uncg.edu) for more information about the trial.

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:

https://uncg.box.com/s/3s3m2spmdb4gee11jiifxfzhq6no245m

You can also see a Google Calendar and sign up for training through the SOE Instructional Technology Services Workshops and Training page:

https://beta-soe.uncg.edu/services/instructional-technology-services/workshops/

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:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oIk4ugr1cWW39ZML4_9py_nHdLe-SHlHbSDpMXIKzrc/edit?usp=sharing

You can also sign up for Turnitin workshops through SOE Instructional Technology:

https://docs.google.com/a/uncg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBgcJ-rQFyISWAlWKuhj_OyJWvrxUmWo0xbkMv8y0EhHDeKQ/viewform

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

Catherine Johnson, CED alum, is featured in the November 2016 issue of 1808. The special focus of the issue is the Making a Difference awards, highlighting the Woman of the Year and the Rising Star. Catherine, Founding Director of the Guilford County Family Justice Center, was selected (from nominees) to receive the Rising Star Award.

In a related story, CED alum Laurelyn Dossett, award winning singer-songwriter, was interviewed about the women who have inspired her…and a few of those she has inspired.

Three TEHE faculty were recently recognized during the 50th anniversary celebration of the North Carolina College Personnel Association (NCCPA), held on UNCG’s campus October 27-28, 2016:

Colleen Fairbanks received NCCPA’s Service in Support of the Profession award for her efforts to support the work of the Higher Education program. Award criteria calls for the winner to have made a significant contribution in support of the profession and have demonstrated outstanding service to or have made some other type of significant contribution to the post-secondary student personnel/student development field.

Symphony Oxendine received the Distinguished Scholar/Professional Contribution award, acknowledging her significant contributions to the field of student development and student affairs in higher education through scholarly contributions, research, teaching, and/or service to the field.

Brad Johnson received the inaugural NCCPA’s President Award, which serves to recognize individuals at all levels and roles within higher education or in support of higher education who have made substantial contributions to NCCPA.

Two senior elementary education teams presented at the NCCTM state math conference last Friday at the Koury Convention center. The workshop was titled, Making Meaning with Math Stations; there ended up being 36 participants, almost a full workshop. The students made a total of 32 math stations and all the materials organized to provide teachers. The focuses were on fractions, early algebra, place value and incorporating technology (greenscreen, OSMO, stop go animation). The best practices they focused on included creativity, integration, use of manipulatives, hands on, math talk, problem solving, student centered and real world connections.

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