The Educator - April 2017 Quarterly Issue 2, Volume 27

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April 2017 Quarterly Issue 2, Volume 27

Academic Services

The Wayne State University College of Education will host its annual Education Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 5. Wayne State students and alumni who are seeking employment or interested in boosting their communication, interviewing and networking skills are encouraged to attend. Students and graduates from education programs at colleges and universities throughout the state,...

Administrative & Organizational Studies

Leonard Kaplan Education Collaborative awarded AAUA’s highest institutional honor

The American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) has selected the Leonard Kaplan Education Collaborative for Critical Urban Studies — a Wayne State University College of Education initiative that encourages faculty to explore important topics in education with the community — as its 2017 recipient of the John L. Blackburn Award. Named for an AAUA pioneer and former long-time...

Kinesiology, Health & Sport Studies

Center for Health and Community Impact awarded youth wellness grant by Target to support ‘Kid Success Neighborhoods’

The Wayne State University College of Education's Center for Health and Community Impact recently announced it has been awarded a grant from Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) for $75,000 as part of Target’s ongoing youth wellness efforts. The center — which seeks to improve community health and vitality through leadership and advancement of research, programs and policies for healthy...

Teacher Education

Alumna Rudine Sims Bishop to receive lifetime achievement award

College of Education alumna Rudine Sims Bishop, Ed.D., is the recipient of the 2017 Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The American Library Association chose Bishop because of her substantial contributions through active engagement with youth using award-winning African American literature for children and/or young adults via implementation of reading and...

Theoretical and Behavioral Foundations

Wayne State's urban focus leads budding school psychologists to Detroit

Monika Niemasik’s experiences as a developmental psychology major and program coordinator and facilitator for the Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex County sparked her interest in providing psychological services in schools. After researching several programs in Ontario and Michigan, she decided Wayne State was where she wanted to earn her master’s in school and community...

Research

College of Education joins Warriors and takes over the state capitol

College of Education faculty, staff and students participated in WSU Warrior Day at the State Capitol on March 21, 2017. Coordinated by the Office of Government and Community Affairs, the event provided a unique opportunity for students, in particular, to interact with their local representatives and/or senators. Activities included a brief advocacy training followed by small group meetings...

Outreach & Engagement News

College to host Edcamp Detroit for seventh consecutive year

For the seventh consecutive year, the Wayne State University College of Education will host Edcamp Detroit, a free professional development “unconference” for current and aspiring educators, on Saturday, May 6. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; the event will run from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The college is located at 5425 Gullen Mall in Detroit. Launched in 2011 by College of Education...

College News

College of Education merchandise now available

The merchandise website is here; time to get your College of Education gear! College of Education faculty, staff, students and alumni can show their pride, spirit and commitment to the college and university by purchasing licensed apparel online. T-shirts are now available on the college's recently launched merchandise website. Items make great gifts for graduates and newly admitted...

News For Students

Spring/Summer Classes - A Smart Move

Spring/Summer Tuition Break Continuing Wayne State Students If you're a Wayne State student in good standing, you're ready to enroll. Things heat up fast, so make sure to register early to get the classes you want. Find available courses in the class schedule on or after Jan. 23, then register for summer classes on or after Feb. 6. Students can check their registration dates...

Alumni News

Thanks to your support

Greetings to our alumni and friends. Thanks to your support, the Pivotal Moments Campaign is humming right along. As of the end of March, we have raised 83% of our $750,000,000 goal. We are on the final stretch and still need your help. We will be celebrating successful completion of the campaign and Wayne State University’s 150th anniversary in late 2018 and want you to...