College of Education
2006-2007 News & Notes |
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April 30, 2007 |
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Wanted: Candidates must be responsible, enthusiastic and interested in promoting campus life, post-secondary education and the field of Education to high school students. $700 stipend for the week, must stay in on-campus housing for the week. For more information, please contact the Student Affairs Office, Tower S218 or call (815) 740-3399. |
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Summer 2007 Camps! |
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Interested in summer camps for kids? Register now! Registration online is easy! Find all the information you need and the registration page. |
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April 27, 2007 |
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| COE will hold the next Protecting God's Children Training April 27, 2007 from 3:00-5:00 in C103 (Taylor Wing). Space is limited. To register for the training call Kim Beck at 815-740-3829. | |
Deadline: May 18, 2007 |
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The Regional Education Academy for Leadership is proud to announce several excellent summer school opportunities to obtain practical classroom experiences in the areas of curriculum and assessment. Further your professional development, earn course credit and enhance your resume! Plainfield District 202 is looking for education students to work in their summer school programs: June 15 – July 27 ( M-TH; 8:15– 12:15) or June 8 - July 13 ( M-F; 8:00 - 12:00) You must commit to:
You will receive/earn:
Locations: Elementary Education Program (1-4) Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Creekside Elementary School Bonnie McBeth Learning Center Middle School Program (5-8) High School Special Education Drauden Point Middle School Plainfield South High School Application forms are due no later than 5/18/07. Please register with your advisor. Contact Alice Cahill with questions. |
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April 6, 2007 |
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| The College of Education is accepting applications for the 2007 Amy D'Amico Scholarship. Visit the Amy D'Amico Scholarship page for details. If you meet the qualifications and would like to apply for the scholarship, submit your essay to Dr. John Gambro (Tower Hall S313) by April 6, 2007. | |
March 24, 2007 |
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| Dear Faculty and Adjuncts,
You are invited to . . . Applying Brain Research to Teaching at All Levels Saturday, March 24th, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. The first 20 who reply and attend the workshop will receive a FREE copy of "How the Brain Learns" by David A. Sousa. Please RSVP by e-mailing Dr. June Grivetti. |
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March 15, 2007 |
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Nutrition and Wellness/Health Poster Presentations Posters created by students from Joliet Public Schools District 86 will go on display in Tower Hall, the Motherhouse (first floor) and the Library. The display will be up through Friday, March 23rd. On Thursday, March 15, 4 to 6 p.m., there is a reception in the Art Galley. Dr. Phyllis Wilson, Superintendent of Joliet Schools and Dr. Vinciguerra will welcome attendees. If you have an opportunity, please stop by and welcome the school children of district 86 and their parents, faculty and administrators of district 86, and special guests to our campus. The children of district 86 involved in making the posters are very excited about seeing their art work on display on the USF campus. Thanks to all involved. |
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| Congratulations to the College of Education's Regional Education Academy for Leadership (REAL) for being recognized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) for the Plainfield Induction Program.
Illinois' higher education institutions and agencies are asked to submit "effective practices" to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) annually as a component of the institutional performance report. In recognition of innovative strategies shared through this process, effective practices from four unique entities are highlighted monthly on IBHE's Website. Our Plainfield Induction Program will be highlighted as of March 15, 2007. This unique and effective program was also previously honored by the Illinois Association of Supervision, Curriculum and Development. Congratulations to all those involved in this successful program and thank you for bringing this significant recognition to USF! |
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February 10-April 18, 2007 |
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Arts Camp and Workshop
Saturday Morning Arts Camp at USF Dates: Feburary 10 through April 18, 2007 |
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February 7, 2007 |
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Duns Scotus Fellows & Scholars Program (as well as the History/Political Science Department) sponsors: Feb. 7, 7:30 PM in the Rec. Center: Greg Mortenson, author of the NYT bestseller, Three Cups of Tea. Mortenson was a mountain-climber who found himself lost in alpine Pakistan. He stumbled into a remote village, where he was nursed back to health. Grateful for the care and concern of the villagers, he decided to do something to help. He found out quickly that they had no school building, and vowed to get one built. It was a much bigger project than he bargained for and he had incredible adventures and misadventures, but he got it done. He continues building schools in the region, and believes than in doing so, he is providing an alternative to radicals whose only education comes from Islamist madrassahs and is helping--one school at a time--to change the attitudes in the region and so to breed peace rather than terrorism. |
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February 3, 2007 |
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USF conference teaches teens what it’s like to be a teacherTeens can get a sense of what it’s like to be a teacher at a University of St. Francis conference that will give real-life insight into the field. On Saturday, Feb. 3, students will have an opportunity to interact with principals and teachers from area schools. The participants will also engage in team-building activities with students from other area high schools as well as students from University of St. Francis, and Joliet Junior College. Throughout the conference college students who are studying in the education field will answer questions about the teacher preparation program as well as what college life is like. The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a complimentary lunch and t-shirt. Admission is free. For information, contact the university’s College of Education office at (815) 740.3528. Sessions offered include “A conversation with an Elementary School principal;” “A conversation with a Middle School principal;” “A conversation with a Special Education teacher;” “A conversation with a first-year teacher;” “A conversation with a high needs school teacher” and much more. The University of St. Francis offers undergraduate degrees in elementary, secondary, and special education, as well as a variety of graduate degrees. |
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January 30, 2007 & January 31, 2007 |
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Application Meetings for Professional Semester I during the Fall 2007 semester will be held January 30 and 31 at 4:00 pm in Tower Hall, Studio Theater. All undergraduate elementary education, secondary education, and special education majors who plan to do methods coursework and intermediate field experience in the fall 2007 semester must attend one of these meetings. The meeting will last about one hour. If you have questions, please contact Joan Ferguson, Certification Coordinator, at 740-4297 or in her office at S302. |
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January 24, 2007 |
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What: Elementary Content Test Study Session presented by Dr. Metlicka |
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January 6, 2007 |
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| Spring 2007 M.Ed. with Certification Orientation will be held on Januyry 6, 2007 from 1:00-3:30 pm at the University of St. Francis Tower Hall in room N316. If you have any questions, contact Jurate Harris at (815) 740-3604 or jharris@stfrancis.edu. | |
November 29, 2006 |
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| You are invited to attend "Best Practices in Reading" presented by Beth Gambro. The presentation is sponsored by the Joliet Professional Development School Partnership. Beth will share best practices and trends as reported at the International Reading Association Annual Convention. See flyer...
Best Practices in Reading |
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November 3, 2006 |
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Richland, USF offer professional development CREST HILL -- The Richland school district is forming a partnership with the University of St. Francis in Joliet that will help teachers. In January, USF will offer a cohort at Richland School for a masters of science in teaching and learning, a program to be open to area teachers. Read Full Article... |
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October 30, 2006 |
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ESL Course Available through REALEDLS 631: Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESLInstructor: Linda Casey Class meeting dates and times: Thursday 4:30-7:30 Course Description: Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL presents historical trends related to English language development and examines research and theories of first and second language acquisition. The rational for English language acquisition programs and an introduction to instructional approaches to facilitate language development are also presented. This is a required course for the Illinois State Board of Education ESL Teacher Approval and recommended as the first course to be taken in the ESL certification program. 4 HOURS OF GRADUATE CREDIT FROM USF: $800 payable by credit card or personal check made out to the University of St. Francis at the beginning of the first class session. Please complete and mail this form to Alice Cahill at 3033 Jefferson Street, Suite 102. Joliet, IL 60435 or fax to 815-730-4721. PRE-REGISTRATION DUE DATE IS December 20, 2006. For more information contact Alice Cahill at the Regional Educational Academy for Leadership: acahill@stfrancis.edu |
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October 21, 2006 |
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| You are invited to attend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Who: Those who have taught and who are interested in teaching MSED 610 Methods of Educational Research What: Workshop on course content, action research projects, and teaching strategies Where: Twin Oaks, 3033 Jefferson Street, Suite 105, Joliet, IL 60435 When: Saturday, October 21, 2006 from 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Why: Opportunities to share materials, techniques, and what works Presented by: Dr. Janet Stutz Please RSVP to June Grivetti. |
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October 4, 2006 |
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The University of St. Francis initiated 33 new members into the Psi Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi on October 4, 2006. Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education. To qualify for Kappa Delta Pi, candidates must be enrolled in the College of Education, have an earned grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be a full time sophomore. Members pledged to support the four virtues of fidelity to humanity, science, service and toil. Dr. Stephen Midlock and Myrna McCarthy are Counselors for the USF chapter and 2006-2007 officers include Ashlee Lindley (President), Jessica Waller (Vice President), Marie Bohler (Secretary), Leann Hill (Treasurer), David Murray (Public Relations), Candace Perry (Membership Chair), Stephanie Carey and Kelly Otto (Program Co-Chairs). List of inductees... |
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October 4, 2006 |
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| The College of Education officially achieved candidacy status for national accreditation and met all National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) preconditions. The site visit is scheduled for the Spring 2008 semester. Complete Conceptual Framework | |
September 20, 2006 |
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Orientation/Information Meeting for Kappa Delta Pi and for Friends of Kappa Delta Pi will be held: All teacher candidates are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in becoming a KDP member, contact |
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September 7, 2006 |
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Joliet Professional Development School Partnership (JPDSP) Farragut School: 12:30 - 1:30 AO Marshall School: 12:15 - 1:30 Lunch will be served. Contact Cathy Nelson for more information. |
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September 16-November 18, 2006 |
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| Saturday Morning Arts Camp at USF
Dates: September 16 through November 18, 2006 Times: 9 a.m. to noon Age Group: 1st grade through 8th grade Art project coverage: Students will be introduced to printmaking, drawing, collage, sculpture, and painting practices. In addition, an introduction to art history will be an element in several of the projects completed by the children. Cost: For the 10 week session the cost is $100.00 per student. This includes instruction, art supplies, and bottled water. In addition, the department will offer scholarships for interested students due to financial constraints. Families interested in the scholarship program are asked to contact the Department of Visual Arts. Size: 20 children in the 1st through 4th grade class and 20 children in the 5th through 8th grade class. Instructors: Courses will be taught by faculty and students from the university. Jessica Pignotti (Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Visual Arts) will manage the camp and teach in the program. For application and contact information: Department of Visual Arts, University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet IL 60435. Office - N403. Phone 815.740.3821. |
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August 1-September 15, 2006 |
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The College of Education welcomed Maria Hernandez Sampelayo, Assistant Professor of Education at the UNIVERSIDAD CAMILO JOSE CELA in Mardid. Ms. Hernandez Sampelayo visited USF from August 1- Sept. 15, 2006 to study diversity and character education with the College of Education, specifically Dr. Madonna Murphy, Professor. Ms. Hernandez Sampelayo spoke in several classes and visited area schools including the Joliet Professional Development School Partnership schools. Ms. Hernandez Sampelayo hopes to have students and faculty come to Madrid as exchange students in the future, possibly this summer. (Image: Maria Hernandez Sampelayo, left, with Dr. Madonna Murphy outside USF's Tower Hall) |
Fall 2006 M.Ed. with Certification Orientation: Agenda: Notes:
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