October 2016
Newsletter for the College of Education and Human Services
October 2016
Featured 4 Fashion research goes global Opportunities abroad showcase fashion program’s skill and talent.
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6 Addictions conference Moving Forward unites students and professionals at an event focusing on treating the spectrum of addictions.
Leadership alumnus named Challenge Detroit Fellow CMU alumnus selected for yearlong revitalization program.
Charter Schools to serve on 21st Century Education Commission Gov. Snyder appointed Executive Director Cindy Schumacker to the new 21st Century Education Commission.
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Hollywood or History?
Volunteering and teaching in Nepal
CMU faculty turn history films into powerful social studies resource.
CAEP Accreditation Teacher education moves toward national accreditation.
8 Betsy VanDeusen named Marie Berrell Endowed Professor Teacher education’s chair earns endowed professorship for 2016 through 2019.
MDE grant funds workshops to improve teacher quality CMU education faculty receive $220,000 to help enhance teacher development in science, technology, engineering and math.
Exploring a child’s world through play CMU has mid-Michigan’s only play therapy graduate course.
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Mari Potter’s photography captures the essence of Nepal’s Early Childhood Development Center.
10 Homecoming 2016 Get ready to show your CMU pride with a 5k, rock rally, parade football game and more.
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From the desk of the acting dean Hello Everyone, In this newsletter you will get just a glimpse of the many educational opportunities the College of Education and Human Services, (CEHS) continually provides for our students. Student success is the ultimate goal for our college and university. Our faculty and staff are very focused on helping students unleash their unlimited potential as they pursue academic programs of study linked to future careers. This week our current students join our alumni to celebrate CMU Homecoming 2016. As an institution, we are deeply proud of our practices and long-standing traditions. The week holds opportunities for everyone and is a time to join in the festivities and welcome back all those who call CMU home. I invite you to stop by the CEHS tent at Alumni Village between noon and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 to visit with our alumni and celebrate our history. I hope you will join me this week in sporting our CMU colors, maroon and gold, which bind us together, ignite enthusiasm and inspire others to choose higher education as a path to life-long learning. Hope to see you there!
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Teacher Candidate Conference 9 a.m. • EHS Building
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CMU vs. Ball State Football Game 3:30 p.m. • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
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Staff Appreciation Breakfast 8 to 9 a.m. • EHS Building 309
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Vending and Service Learning Applications Due 5 p.m. • EHS Building 426
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Pedagogy and Scholarship Applications Due 5 p.m. • EHS Building 426
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Students Engaging Every Child Conference 9 a.m. • Bovee UC Warriner
Share your story Send your articles, photo galleries, events and more by the deadlines listed below to have your story told in upcoming Central Point editions. Deadline Edition Nov. 15 ……………… Dec. 1 Feb. 15 ……………… March 1 April 17……………… May 1 Thank you Central Point contributors Jennifer Klemm Jamie Brown Janelle Brzezinski Michael Mamp Usha Chowdhary Mari Potter Kevin Cunningham Scott Roberts Megan Goodwin
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Elizabeth Kirby, Ed.D. Acting Dean, College of Education and Human Services Central Michigan University •
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Graduate student Susanne Wroblewski presents her research called Chain of Events in November.
Fashion research goes global The opportunity to present creative and research endeavors to top industry organizations abroad showcases the talent, skill and knowledge of CMU’s fashion merchandising and design program.
Daejeon, South Korea International Federation of Home Economics
CMU fashion merchandising and design faculty Usha Chowdhary traveled to Daejeon, South Korea to present at the International Federation of Home Economics Congress last summer. For Chowdhary, the congress was the opportunity for experts from different cultural backgrounds to connect. “The congress provided me the chance to meet with professionals from other parts of the world,” Chowdhary said. Attendees traveled from around the world including Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Chowdhary’s research compared methods of pilling measurement in knitted and woven fabrics.
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The CMU professor has attended the congress since it first convened in 1988 and has presented both individual and group research studies. Graduate students assisted in the research and contributed to the data collection process.
Vancouver, British Columbia International Textile and Apparel Association
CMU fashion merchandising and design students and faculty were selected to present research at the International Textile and Apparel Association in Vancouver. Scholars, educators and students in textiles, apparel and merchandising fields make up the association, which selected seven research projects and four juried pieces to present from Central Michigan University.
Cultural Exchanges. created by CMU faculty Michael Mamp and Su Kyoung An.
Conceptual Design of a Winter Jacket for Victims of Stroke Jennise Thurston, graduate student Jason Gagnon, graduate student Su Kyoung An, Central Michigan University The Neurocentric View on Consumers of Cotton: An Application of Consumer Neuroscience Seung-Eun Lee, Central Michigan University Alyson VanderPloeg, graduate student Jennise Thurston, graduate student Factors Influencing Pro-Environmental Behavior in Craft Businesses Jennifer Vanderploeg, graduate student Seung-Eun Lee, Central Michigan University Anti-Laws of Luxury Fashion Marketing Seung-Eun Lee, Central Michigan University
Attracting new students to CMU is another opportunity the conference provides. “The presence of CMU faculty and students at the conference is a testament to the strength of our undergraduate and graduate programs,” said Michael Mamp, CMU fashion merchandising and design faculty. The faculty and students will present in November on topics including thermal analysis, environmental studies, 3-D printing and design. Selected research presentations included: Thermal Comfort Analysis of a Fused Liner Su Kyoung An, Central Michigan University Pimpawan Kumphai, Kasetsart University Seung Bong Ko, Texas A&M University Evaluating Thermal Comfort of Sweat-Management Fabrics for Sportswear Su Kyoung An, Central Michigan University Seung Bong Ko, Texas A&M University Hae Jin Gam, Illinois State University
Coauthorship in Clothing and Textiles Research Seung-Eun Lee, Central Michigan University Jaeil Lee, Seattle Pacific University Cultural Exchanges Michael Mamp, Central Michigan University Su Kyoung An, Central Michigan University Chain of Events Susanne Wroblewski, graduate student Geo Queen Sala White, undergraduate Nikki Kujawa, undergraduate
The Chinese Wisteria, created by CMU faculty Ling Zhang.
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CMU hosts first addictions conference
CMU leadership alumnus named Challenge Detroit Fellow Ian McCain, a leadership minor alumnus, was selected to participate in Challenge Detroit, a leadership and professional development program focused on bringing and retaining talent in Detroit in an effort to spur revitalization.
Hosted by the College of Education and Human Services with the Michigan Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, the first Moving Forward: Treating the Spectrum of Addictions Conference welcomed about 52 participants, ranging from CMU College of Medicine students to professionals across Michigan. Ian McCain
Event keynote Dr. Mel Pohl, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Medical Director of the Las Vegas Recovery Center, spoke on nonaddictive pain management methods. Other topics included relationships between combat trauma and addictive disorder, behavioral addictions, college life transition and risks for students, and the roles judges and probation personnel play in client recovery. The event offered 4 1/2 hours of Continuing Education Credits and was approved by the Michigan Social Worker Collaborative and the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. •
The skills and experiences gained through the leadership program provided McCain the chance to live, work, play, give and lead in Detroit. “It’s awesome to see our students carry forward their sense of purpose and leadership after graduation where they continue to make a difference in our state and communities,” said Jamie Brown, a faculty member in the Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration. McCain will work with the Detroit Experience Factory and collaborate with nonprofit agencies on regional challenges and opportunities, including multi-modal transportation, homelessness and community development. •
Center for Charter Schools Executive Director is appointed to 21st Century Education Commission Cindy Schumacher, the executive director of The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools, was recently appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to serve on the new 21st Century Education Commission. The 25 commission members represent diverse backgrounds in education.
Cindy Schumacher, the executive director of The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools, was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to serve as one of 25 members of the 21st Century Education Commission.
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The appointment of Schumacher to the Commission is a tremendous honor and a great example of the impact the Center has on education at the state level. Commissioners are meeting with stakeholders and experts from across the country and have been charged by the governor with producing a set of recommendations that would position Michigan as a national leader in developing talent for today’s economy. •
CMU teacher education moves toward national accreditation
Hollywood or history? Teaching and learning through Hollywood, or commercial, film productions is anything but a new approach. Scott Roberts, CMU education faculty, and colleague Charles Elfter, Clayton State University in Atlanta, hope to change the approach through strategically designed lesson plans that use history films to foster interest in social studies. “We are developing a collection of practical, classroom-ready lesson ideas,” Roberts said. “This might bridge gaps between theory and practice and assist teachers endeavoring to make effective use of film in their classrooms.” The ready-to-use collection titled “Hollywood or History? An InquiryBased Strategy for Using Film to Teach United States History,” will help address concerns educators have with incorporating film and how to effectively use it for learning.
CMU’s Professional Education Unit has been working on national accreditation with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for over two years. CMU is one of only four Michigan institutions that are considered ‘early adopters’ of the new national standards. The unit has completed the required selfstudy, site visit and final report. The CAEP Accreditation Council is meeting on Oct. 21, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland to review institutional reports. CMU representatives, Dr. Elizabeth Kirby, Acting Dean of the College of Education and Human Services and Dr. Jennifer Klemm, Director of CAEP Accreditation are attending the board hearing. A final decision by CAEP is anticipated by December 2016. For questions contact Jennifer Klemm, Ph.D. Director of CAEP Accreditation wirz1jp@cmich.edu 989-774-3606 •
“We believe that film can serve as a powerful tool in the social studies classroom and, where appropriately utilized, foster critical thinking and civic mindedness,” Roberts said. As teachers digest and implement the platform in schools and classrooms across the country, the desire for structured strategies will grow increasingly acute. “Our hope is that this edited book might play a small role in the larger project of supporting practitioners, specifically kindergarten through high school teachers of history,” Roberts said. Call for proposals. Submit your proposal as a Microsoft Word file by Dec. 31 to Scott Roberts at rober4s@cmich.edu or Charles Elfer at CharlesElfer@ clayton.edu. Accepted authors will be notified by Feb. 1, 2017. •
CMU is an early adopter of CAEP standards.
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Betsy VanDeusen named Marie Berrell Endowed Professor The College of Education and Human Services is pleased to announce that Betsy VanDeusen, Teacher Education and Professional Development, is the Betsy VanDeusen Marie Berrell Endowed Professor for 2016 through 2019. This award was created by Marie Berrell in 1997 to support faculty in the area of developmental literacy within early childhood and elementary education. This endowment requires positive collaboration with pre-K through 12th grade school personnel, involvement in research, undergraduate and graduate level instruction and involvement in the College of Education and Human Services Literacy Center or reading clinic. •
MDE grant funds teacher quality workshops A $220,000 Improving Teacher Quality grant has given faculty Kevin Cunningham, teacher education, and Christopher Tycner, physics, the opportunity to provide professional development in science, technology, engineering, and math to pre-K through eighth grade teachers. “The primary goal of this program is to strengthen teachers’ understandings of core science content while integrating science and engineering skills of the Next Generation Science Standards,” Cunningham said. Thirty two mid-Michigan educators are participating in a series of 13, full-day workshops, which are supporting them to improve their teaching and curricular materials. In the past five years, Cunningham and Tycner have secured more than $880,000 and provided professional development to 68 instructors from 25 different schools. Their current project will continue through summer 2017. •
Darlene Chen in the play therapy training room in the College of Education and Human Services.
Exploring a child’s world through play Excitement would light up any child’s face if they were to be introduced to Central Michigan University’s play therapy training program. Toys of every kind line the walls and shelves in the colorful, fun space within the College of Education and Human Services. Excitement, joy and a spectrum of other emotions are exactly what registered play therapist Darlene Chen aims for. “Play is a child’s language,” said Chen, CMU assistant professor of counseling. “Play therapy can address a lot of concerns such as anxiety, depression and behavioral issues.” Play therapy is an approach used to help children express themselves and explore their world through play. CMU’s play therapy training course is the only one of its kind in midMichigan. Chen, also the clinic director at CMU’s Center for Community Counseling and Development, said the unique training practiced here can have big benefits. “We provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children to express a variety of emotions and communicate how they are feeling by playing,” she said. The clinic, staffed by graduate students in the professional counseling program, serves children, adolescents and adults. It serves a dual purpose as a training facility, providing CMU students an opportunity to advance counseling skills by working directly with clients. The clinic has the capacity to serve about eight children at a time each week, and the play therapy process benefits both children and their families and counselors in training. •
Read the full story on CMU News.
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Volunteering and teaching in Nepal The Mary Ann Beckwith Gallery exhibit showcases photography of Nepal’s Early Childhood Development Center which provides a temporary home to children with imprisoned mothers. The Mary Ann Beckwith Gallery is an exhibition space located in the north wing of the Education and Human Services Building at Central Michigan University. Featured exhibits uphold the gallery’s mission to education and inspire creativity and imagination of students, faculty, staff and guests.
Mari Potter volunteering for the second summer in Nepal.
About the Photographer Mari Potter, lead teacher at the College of Education and Human Services’ Child Development and Learning Laboratory at CMU, captures the work of the Early Childhood Development Center during her time volunteering. The exhibit will run until Nov. 15 in the Mary Ann Beckwith Gallery. •
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Homecoming Schedule Oct. 7 and 8, 2016
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Celebrate Central’s Homecoming Oct. 7 - 8, 2016.
Friday, Oct. 7 WMHW-FM 91.5 Alumni Takeover 12:01 a.m. Grawn Hall Open House 3 to 5 p.m. Rock Rally TBD
Saturday, Oct. 8 5K run/Miles for Medals fundraising run/walk 8 a.m. Alumni Coffee and Donuts 9:30 a.m. Homecoming parade 11 a.m. Tailgate Lots Open 11 a.m. Alumni Village Noon to 3:30 p.m. Tailgate Village Noon to 3:30 p.m. Cardboard Boat Race 1 p.m. Football game 3:30 p.m.
View full schedule of events and activities online.