Understanding the meaning and uses of intuition is the focus of an Intuition Workshop conducted by Professor Kim Snow on December 3, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Cafeteria Annex. The workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Counseling Association, GSU Chapter. Refreshments will be served.
Understanding Intuition
November 30, 2009 by NickAdam Taylor Named Lincoln Laureate
November 19, 2009 by NickEach year an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is named a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
This year’s Lincoln Laureate from GSU is Adam Taylor of Matteson. According to those who nominated him, Taylor exemplifies the characteristics of Lincoln Laureates who are chosen for their commitment to the principles of democracy and humanity as embodied by Abraham Lincoln. Taylor has been an active and contributing member of the GSU community through his work as president of the Student Senate, participant in the Brother 2 Brother program, and member of the Black Student Union. As a student at GSU, he has worked as a Student Life assistant helping plan and implement student activities on campus.
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois established the award in 1965. Each recipient receives the Student Laureate Medallion and a certificate of achievement. Taylor and other award recipients recently participated in a ceremony in Springfield, in the Old State Capitol. A luncheon honoring the recipients was held in the Executive Mansion following the ceremony.|
Taylor will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with teacher certification and will student teach at Collin Powell Middle School in Matteson next year.
Common Hour Series Continues
November 19, 2009 by NickGSU School of Counseling Common Hour Series continues with the presentation Social Responsibility: Counseling Adolescents and Children in School on Wednesday, December 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in Engbretson Hall.
Speakers include Raymond Piagentini, President of the Illinois School Counselor Association; Dr. Reginald Patterson, Elementary School Counseling, Chicago Public Schools; and Dr Joyce Brown, Secondary School Counseling, Chicago Public Schools.
The Illinois Counseling Association, GSU Chapter, and graduate students in COUN858 (Development of School Counseling Services) are sponsoring this event. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
TQE Grant Offering Scholarships
November 19, 2009 by NickThe Teacher Quality Enhancement Recruitment (TQE-R) grant at Governors State University is offering scholarships, from $500 to $3,000, to students entering the university’s secondary education programs in biology, chemistry, English, or math.
This is a renewable scholarship until Fall 2010 so students may reapply for the scholarship in subsequent terms. Applications for Winter 2010 must be submitted by December 1, 2009. Scholarship requirements and applications are available online at the TQE webpage.
This program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Harry Wong at GSU 1-28-10
November 13, 2009 by NickThe Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE) is proud to present Dr. Harry Wong on January 28, 2010.
Join us for a daylong presentation by Dr. Wong, considered the most motivational, exciting and dynamic speaker on classroom management and student achievement today.
Thursday 1/28/10
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Center for Performing Arts
Governors State University
Cost: $50
Lunch provided
For more information or to reserve a seat either 708.534.4024 or visit www.gsu-mile.org.
GSU Substitute Teacher Academy 2-20-10
November 11, 2009 by NickBack by very popular demand! The Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education in GSU’s College of Education is pleased to announce its next Substitute Teacher Academy! This great program is open to those with a baccalaureate degree who are looking for a way to make a difference in our schools as a substitute teacher. Find out what it takes to be a successful substitute teacher. Learn the skills, strategies, and methods that will make substitute teaching a rewarding experience for you and for your students.
When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Where: Governors State University, University Park, IL in the Hall of Honors
Cost: Your $50 registration will include all materials and lunch.
REGISTER RIGHT AWAY! Capacity is limited to the first 40 registrants. Based upon past experience, THIS PROGRAM WILL FILL UP!
For more information — or to reserve a place — call 708-534-4024.
What’s New @ TPS
November 3, 2009 by NickThe Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS)- Library of Congress (LOC) Grant that shares how the Library of Congress Digital Primary Sources can be used in teaching to deepen critical thinking has added to their offerings. Dr. Sandi Estep, Director of the LOC Grant, formed a partnership with DePaul and Loyola Universities TPS Programs and presented recently in Chicago and Naperville. One of these special events took place on October 24, in Chicago where they prepared teachers to attend the LOC Exhibition called With Malice Towards None at the Newberry Library. They viewed “a treasure trove of priceless Lincoln artifacts” and how they could use them in their classrooms.
If you’d like to know more about the TPS project, email Dr. Sandi Estep or Dr. Luci Brown.
Someone You Should Know: Dr. Lucianne Brown
November 3, 2009 by NickDr. Lucianne Brown, presented her research paper on Mobile Phone Learning in Reading in London, England, at the HandheldLearning 2009: Learning, Teaching and Mobile Computing Conference on October 11. She represented Governors State University as one of nine selected to present in the Research Paper Long Paper Format. The conference was presented at the Brewery, an old landmark of London. Other presenters in this category were from Australia, Canada, Italy and the UK. These proceedings can be found at http://www.handheldlearning2009.com/proceedings/video/905-video/336-research-strand-part-1
On October 20, Luci also was the Webinar Moderator for the International Society of Technology in Education Special Interest Group of Computing Teachers (ISTE-SIGCT) in collaboration with the National Center for Women & Information Technology K-12 Alliance (NCWIT). The Purpose of this Webinar was to present ways to use the Gotta Have IT KIT, to encourage girls to participate in computing from elementary school and up. The Webinar was called Encouraging Participation in Computing Increasing Diversity in Innovation.
Apply for Tuition Waivers by Nov 16, 2009
November 2, 2009 by NickApplications are now available for College of Education Tuition Waivers for the Winter 2010 trimester.
The deadline for filing applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2009.
Pick up an application form Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm in the College of Education Dean’s Office (Room G256). Or click here to download a form.
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be admitted to a CE program and be registered for at least 6 credit hours by Nov 16, 2009
- Must have cumulative GPA >= 3.00
- Must complete a Tuition Waiver application form
- Must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff from GSU or your previous institution
- Must submit all application materials by 5pm on Nov 16, 2009
Tuition Waiver award recipients are selected by a panel made up of administrators and/or faculty members within the College of Education.
Tuition Waiver recipients are asked to provide five hours each week for collaboration on a project with a COE faculty mentor.
Undergraduate and graduate tuition waivers are available for a maximum of two trimesters. Graduate Minority Tuition
Waivers are available for a maximum of four trimesters. As Tuition Waivers are not automatically renewed, an additional application will be required for each trimester.
Undergraduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 12 enrolled credit hours.
Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.
Minority Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.
Note: All Tuition Waivers cover in-state tuition rates only and do not cover activity fees.
Update MILE Website: Online Event Registration
October 27, 2009 by NickThe Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE) has completed its website update. Interested parties can now use the website to register to attend upcoming MILE workshops and other events!
Check out the new site today at www.gsu-mile.org
And CLICK HERE to download the MILE brochure for upcoming 2009-2010 activities!
Questions? Contact MILE directly:
Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education
Governors State University
1 University Pkwy
University Park, IL 60466-3165
PHONE: (708) 534-4024
EMAIL link
