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Inside Championing • Applauding achievement women, Olympics • Lifting learning By Carrie Boyd • Bettering businesses Olympic leader and international women’s rights activist Nawal El Mout- • Voicing shared vision awakel (’88) was honored with Iowa State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award in April. Bosselman named AESHM chair A native of , , El Moutawakel came to Iowa State in An academic admin- 1983 and ran on the Cyclone track istrator with strong team. Upon her arrival in Iowa, she ties to industry will spoke Arabic and French fluently, but lead the Department Photo by Brent Herrig knew little English. She credits her “African women are up there speaking about of Apparel, Educa- track teammates, coaches, friends and their rights. I think the future belongs to tional Studies and them,” said Iowa State alum, Olympic gold host family for helping her learn Eng- medalist and women’s rights champion Hospitality Manage- lish, calling Ames her “second home.” Nawal El Moutawakel. ment (AESHM). Robert Bosselman forget about me … and I also will not Robert Bosselman, “The award means so much to me. … forget about Iowa State, my professors, the Dedman Dis- It means that my second home did not tinguished Professor of Hospitality my coaches, my athletes, my room- mates and the students I studied with Administration at Florida State Univer- Nawal El Moutawakel has here,” she said. sity, will become professor and chair of served on the council of the AESHM at Iowa State, effective July 9. International Amateur Athletic She hopes to continue as an Iowa State Federation since 1995, and ambassador while working around the Since 2006, Bosselman has served as on the International Olympic world in global efforts like AIDS pre- director of the International Center for Committee since 1998. As vention and natural disaster relief. Her Hospitality Research and Development president of the IOC’s evalua- motivation for helping others comes in the College of Business at Florida tion commission, she was key from her role as a professional athlete, State University, where he directed the to assessing cities’ capacity to she said. Dedman School of Hospitality from host the 2012 Olympic games.

2000 until 2006. Under his leadership, In the opening ceremony of the “People look up to you and look up to the hospitality school’s undergraduate 2006 Winter Games, she car- your experiences and performances. enrollment more than doubled, as did ried the Olympic flag. the number of faculty publications and Continued on page 3 external grant funding.

Continued on page 5 Dear Alumni and Friends, Expressing the vision The College of Human Sciences has completed a successful second year. As our newsletter stories indicate, it was full of excitement and accomplishment. It’s clear this college has arrived, it’s healthy, and it’s going to be here a long time! Thoreau noted once that “corn grows in the night.” In some sense, colleges do too. You wake up one morning and say, “My! Look how we have grown!”

We have hired many new faculty members, including a chair for the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management (see page 1) and we had a stellar review for our Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) program (page 11). Three programs are ranked in the top 20 nationally, two according to the U.S.News and World Report and another by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Activity. The USDA’s review of our Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition was outstanding. The glorious Textiles and Clothing Museum opened in Morrill Hall (page 9), and the Department of Health and Human Perfor- Fiber artist Priscilla Sage installed “Spectral mance is changing its name to the Department of Kinesiology (page 5). We can all Interaction 1, 2, 3” in the entrance to the be proud of the College’s outstanding VEISHEA presence (back cover). dean’s office in May. Inspired by the College of Human Sciences vision emblem, this work of art is part of the Art and State Buildings Looking ahead, our curriculum committee is evaluating how we can better pre- project for the College of Human Sciences. pare students for the world that Thomas Friedman described as both “flat” and a It is in the collection of University Muse- ums, Art on Campus. “dream machine.” Creating and implementing innovation is key. We are committed to expanding human potential. And we know education, broadly speaking, is the single best way to expand each individual’s potential for success and happiness. We are determined to deliver the best possible education and to learn how we can improve that process for others.

In the same spirit, our Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair next year is Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class. You are invited to his major public lecture to highlight the role of creative ideas and diversity in the growing economy of the 21st century, on September 19. International and online education will get a new look next year; the new Sally Rapp Beisser Student Services Center in MacKay Hall will open up in mid-August; and a host of special activities are planned in associa- tion with Iowa State’s 150th birthday. Most exciting, as of this date the College of Human Sciences is projected to have by far the largest increase in the percentage of entering freshmen in the entire university!

All these accomplishments underscore how far this college has come in a very short time. And taken together, these develop- ments also forecast an exciting future. It’s important to remember our larger role in The vision emblem illustrates the college’s society, both within Iowa and nationally. overall framework for expanding human In our quest for new knowledge — and to potential. Featured in the graphic are the prepare our students not only to make a college’s four interdisciplinary, cross-cutting themes for teaching, research and outreach/ living, but to become better people — we extension efforts. Key platforms, or audi- are also helping to ensure that our coun- ences, appear in the center. Cheryl Achterberg (left), dean of the Col- try is strong, free, and just. I hope you’ll lege of Human Sciences, meets with Har- support us. Better yet, come join us. We’re riet Fulbright of the Fulbright Center. The You’ll find even more news two discussed the importance of engaging making a much needed difference in the more international students and visitors world. and information on the web: with College of Human Sciences students www.hs.iastate.edu and increasing international participation Sincerely, by College of Human Sciences students abroad. Cheryl Achterberg, Dean 2 Human Sciences Matters, Summer 2007 Moutawakel, continued Sports can be a very powerful tool “I think women nowadays in our Anticipating and message to spread throughout society are given a lot of opportunities the world. It is a message of peace to be associated with many projects. August and friendship and happiness. And I Women today [more] than ever before strongly believe, first of all as a former ... are state secretaries of many depart- champion and [second] as a person ments in my country and in other Arab who belongs to a variety of interna- states. They are also parts of the Parlia- tional organizations, that I have a role ments. They are decision makers. This to play within many societies to convey is new today and it will be improv- that message of peace, love, friendship, ing in the future. And I am proud to and happiness.” help promote women’s values in terms of decision making. It was a bit dif- “Each one teaches one, and each one ficult in the past … but Arab women, reaches one. And you only earn what Dean Cheryl Achterberg and members of African women are speaking up about the Human Sciences Capital Campaign you learn” is her personal motto for their rights and I think the future be- Committee check progress on renova- reaching out to others through human- longs to them,” she said. tions in MacKay Hall. The Sally Rapp Beisser Student Services Center is sched- itarian services, athletic performances uled to open in mid-August. Mark your and personal life. El Moutawakel lives in Casablanca, calendar — the space will be dedicated Morocco, where she serves as president at a celebration on October 18, at 4 p.m. A role model for thousands of women of the Moroccan Association of Sport in , El Moutawakel also served and Development. as the namesake for hundreds of girls in Morocco. Following her 400-meter hurdles gold medal performance at the Olympics in 1984, King Experts weigh resistant starch Hassan II mandated that all girls born helps people feel satisfied longer, says in Morocco that day be named Nawal Ruth MacDonald, interim director of as a tribute to El Moutawakel. the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center. The starches also hold promise Historically, women weren’t allowed in for helping people with health issues most sporting events, but “today they like diabetes, colon cancer and inflam- are the ones making the show, breaking matory bowel disease. barriers, breaking records” tradition- ally held by men, she said. Contrary The symposium brought together pro- to popular belief, El Moutawakel said Officials from leading food companies, uni- ducers, manufacturers, researchers and Muslim share versities, and government agencies gathered nutritionists to discuss the principles many of the same privileges as men. to study resistant and slowly digestible of resistant starch, examine nutri- starches at the Advanced Food for Health Symposium hosted by the Nutrition and tional benefits, consider agronomic Human Sciences Matters is a Wellness Research Center. approaches to generating the starches, newsletter for alumni and friends of Experts on resistant or slowly digest- and study processing and development the Iowa State University College of ible starches traveled from around the of products that contain the starch. Human Sciences. globe to discuss the effects of carbo- hydrates on health at an inaugural Participants shared expertise from Send comments, suggestions, story symposium hosted by the Nutrition companies like National Starch and ideas, and subscription requests to and Wellness Research Center at Iowa Chemical, Archer Daniels Midland, Cathy Curtis, hsmatters@iastate. State University in May. Tate and Lyle, Cargill, Kraft Foods, and edu, E262 Lagomarcino Hall, Ames, Kellogg, as well as the USDA, research Iowa, 50011-3190. Researchers say that eating foods that centers, and ten universities. contain slowly digestible starch helps Cover art and layout by Jamie people control their weight by staving The symposium is the first of many Ruba, student graphic designer. off hunger. Since the starch is absorbed with a focus on foods, ingredients, and gradually, it provides the body with effects on health that the center will a sustained release of glucose, which host in the future, MacDonald says. Iowa State University College of Human Sciences 3 Student Sensations show achievement, promise By Carrie Boyd and Courtney Thomas Katie Paulson Passion and promise for helping people live better educated, healthier, Ottumwa, Ia., happier lives are hallmarks of the inaugural class of Student Sensa- Senior, Pre-Diet and Exercise. tions. This group knows its stuff and how to make great things happen. Katie is a quiet but Like many of their counterparts in the College of Human Sciences, influential leader they combine stellar academic achievement, global perspective, and with a passion for entrepreneurial spirit to pilot new clubs, start businesses, and break improving the lives down barriers. They represent the next generation, expanding human of people who are potential and improving people’s lives. less fortunate. Earlier this year, she served on the Lance Armstrong grant Lisa Olson Rudy Papakee committee, working to help instructors Humboldt, Ia., Tama, Ia., Senior, incorporate knowledge about cancer Senior, Dietetics. Health and prevention and awareness into their Lisa works as an Human diet and exercise courses. The concepts undergraduate Performance. will become part of the classes in the research assistant Rudy is a nontradi- food science and human nutrition pro- in the Center for tional student who gram as well as the health and human Designing Foods says he is working performance program. to Improve Nutri- toward his degree so tion to get hands-on experience with he can provide better service to others. her dietetics major. She also keeps her Rudy plans to oversee the health care Jessica Kluver Le Mars, Ia., Senior, major in mind while volunteering in department of his Native American tribe after he receives his degree in the Apparel Merchan- community and campus programs like dising, Design, and health care administration option. He Lighten Up Iowa, through which she Production and helps promote healthy living. While plans to deliver wellness and diabetic Horticulture. volunteering for the Women, Infants programs to tribal members who are Growing up, Jessica and Children program in Story County, overweight or have diabetes. Rudy was forced to over- Lisa learned that she enjoys the clinical wants to work toward preventative come many obstacles aspects of dietetics, and she has been methods and eventually stop the trends when a close family member died from working to gain more clinical experi- of poor health. cancer and she took on the respon- ence ever since. sibility of taking care of her younger Ashley Hunter brother and the family farm. Through Christie Goodell, Ia., that experience, Jessica has learned to Hutching Sophomore, Health appreciate each day and make the most Bloomfield, Ia., and Human out of her life. She plans to pursue Senior, Family Performance. her dream of owning her own garden Finance, Housing, A member of the center and continue the research on and Policy. Entrepreneurship and natural plant dyes that she began while As a self-described Innovation Learning working as a Rosenfeld intern. “open-minded” Community, Ashley leader, Christie has firsthand experience opening and Ted Brimeyer learned many of her skills from a lead- co-owning a coffee shop in Buchanan Ames, Ia., Senior, ership boot camp in Washington, D.C., Hall. She invested her own money in Teacher Education in 2005. Since then, Christie has been the Barista Café, where she serves as (Music). influential serving as the president vice president for human relations. “In music, the sound of the new Family Finance, Housing, Ashley is also a peer mentor with Stu- of the whole group is and Policy Club. Christie is passionate dents-2-Students, a campus group de- greater than the sum about her major and thinks everyone voted to educating Iowa State students of each individual’s needs to know about personal finance, about health issues. contribution,” is since “it applies to everyone.” a lesson Ted teaches his elementary and high school music students. Ted

4 Human Sciences Matters, Summer 2007 believes in leading by example and Kim Kiraly Bosselman named knows that if he demonstrates a posi- Glenview, Ill., AESHM chair, continued tive attitude, his students will likely do Junior, Family and the same. He says one of the biggest Consumer Sciences Bosselman’s research concentrates on obstacles he has overcome is learning Education and academic programming to prepare to avoid overextending himself. Ted Studies. professionals in the hospitality man- also says he has come to realize that Working in South agement industry. He is the co-author focusing on the areas where he excels Korea one summer is of two books, Hospitality Management Education and Advances in Hospitality has paid off. what Kim describes as her most valuable life experience and Tourism Research. so far. There, Kim worked on an army Ashley post with children whose parents were He received a bachelor’s degree in Aamodt deployed in Iraq. “My students were biological sciences from the State Uni- Shoreview, Minn., able to trust me as more than just versity of New York at Buffalo in 1976, Senior, Child, Adult, a teacher, but a temporary parental a master’s in hotel and foodservice and Family figure. I made my students want to talk administration from Florida Interna- Services. and break through their barriers. This tional University in 1982, and a Ph.D. During her study was most rewarding,” she said. in food systems administration from abroad stint in New Oklahoma State University in 1985. Zealand, Ashley Dan learned the importance of accepting a Determan From 1982 until 1985, he served as wide range of backgrounds and cul- Early, Ia., Junior, a graduate teaching associate in food, tures. She has also learned the impor- Hotel, Restaurant, nutrition and institution administra- tance of “laughing when things don’t and Institution tion at Oklahoma State University. He go your way” from working in day care Management. joined the faculty at the University of centers. As a volunteer for Youth and Dan prides himself Massachusetts at Amherst in 1985, and Shelter Services, Ashley serves as a role on getting things served as acting chair of hotel, restau- model for teenage girls with substance done. As past general rant and travel administration there in abuse problems. Her passion for com- co-chair for Homecoming 2006, he 1993. munity service comes from “getting joy worked to expand events for all Iowa out of seeing other people happy.” State students. Dan is proudest of his He became an associate professor in contributions to the Student Alumni food and beverage management at the Lydia Greene Leadership Council. His most reward- University of Nevada in Las Vegas in Randall, Ia., Senior, ing experience was helping with Op- 1993. At UNLV he was promoted to Child, Adult, and eration Playground, where he worked professor in 1998 and served there un- Family Services. with hundreds of other students to til 2000. He served as chair of the food Lydia follows her build new playgrounds in a single and beverage management department brother’s advice, “It’s weekend. (1994), associate director of gradu- all about the people,” Leah Hobson and Dana North contributed ate studies and research (1993-1999), while developing to this story. Photos are by Brent Herrig and assistant dean for research in the lasting relationships and Dana North. College of Hotel Administration (1999- and applying herself to academic and 2000). social service endeavors. Working with Adopt-A-Block, a program that offers It’s now Kinesiology outreach programs for people in un- derprivileged neighborhoods in Ames, The Department of Health and Human Performance will change its name to provides Lydia with an opportunity the Department of Kinesiology, effective July 1. to gain experience for her future as a “Kinesiology means the study of human movement and physical activity,” said social worker, helping others discover Jerry Thomas, professor and chair of the department. their “untapped potential.” The move aligns Iowa State with recommendations made by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, which has ranked ISU’s doc- Visit us on our web site: toral program among the top 20 in the nation. Fifteen of the top 20 programs www.hs.iastate.edu include kinesiology in their name, said Thomas. The moniker change does not signal modifications to programs offered. It just reflects them more accurately.

Iowa State University College of Human Sciences 5 Each learning activity is supported by Technology, strategies improve Web-based, professional development activities such as discussion boards, teachers’ teaching, kids’ learning blogs, e-mail, videoconferencing with content specialists, and personal devel- opment coaches over the Iowa Com- munications Network.

“We’re training the principal players (teachers) in these new strategies to transfer to their teaching environ- ments,” said John O’Connoll, a con- sultant in instructional technology, Bureau of Instructional Services, Iowa Department of Education. “We’re convincing teachers that they need to move forward through these teaching strategies, and we’re supporting them electronically in terms of professional development.”

The results are compelling. Among 340

Photo by Bob Elbert/University Relations seventh-grade students in nine schools Gary Phye fuses technology and research-based strategies to improve teachers’ practices and who were rated as nonproficient in kids’ learning. Low-performing seventh graders dramatically improved their scores on standard- mathematics in 2003-04, ITBS test ized math exams — a tangible result of better preparing teachers. scores improved from an average per- By Mike Ferlazzo in comparison to all Iowa student test centile ranking of 32.82 to 46.76 in the Gary Phye is a believer in the educa- scores — improved to achieve profi- year following administration of the tional power of technology — par- ciency, on average, within one year of new intervention strategies. A separate ticularly if administered to students receiving the new teaching methods. study of 342 nonproficient students through properly trained teachers. And from 19 schools saw a similar rise over he has the numbers to prove it. “We’re getting the worst up (in their a one-year period ending in 2005-06 standardized basic skills test scores) — from an average of 33.03 to 40.22. The director of the Psychology in first,” said Phye, who is also a profes- Education Research Laboratory (PERL) sor of curriculum and instruction and “Do teachers who are getting this at Iowa State University, Phye and sta- psychology. “The program is designed technology-based professional develop- tistics graduate student Kari Kraemer to focus on the students who are strug- ment do better than the ones who are presented those numbers in a recent gling,” he said. doing the same old thing? I’d say the report to the Iowa Department of Edu- results suggest that they do,” said Phye. cation — one that was also presented Teaching strategies that work in March at national conferences of A PERL of wisdom the National Council for Teachers of The intervention strategies were de- Mathematics and the Consortium for veloped for teachers and administered All the data are collected and compiled School Networking. The report showed through staff development learning by Iowa State’s PERL, which serves as how middle school students from the events. They’re part of the Enhanc- a research and development center Heartland Consortium — schools in ing Education Through Technology for statewide education, according to central Iowa — who received new (E2T2) and the Evaluating State Edu- Phye. technology-based teaching strategies cational Technology Program (ESETP), became increasingly more proficient developed jointly by Iowa State’s PERL, PERL also supports the Polycom and in mathematics on the Iowa Tests of the Iowa Department of Education, Codian multichannel videoconferenc- Basic Skills (ITBS). One study found the state’s 12 Area Education Agen- ing unit, which links together teachers that students who were rated as non- cies (AEA), and educators from school and education officials from across the proficient in seventh grade — those districts across the state. state. The unit allows researchers to who scored below the 41st percentile look in live on classes in schools where

6 Human Sciences Matters, Summer 2007 the new strategies have been adminis- A multicultural marvel tered. By Courtney Thomas “The videoconferencing unit reduces “Knowledge is power, the more travel and maximizes our time,” said educated you are, the more you Nancy McIntire, general education can offer society,” said Vijay coordinator of quality learning for the Kanagala, words the second-year Area Education Agency (AEA) Region doctoral student in educational 9 in Bettendorf. “We’re also bringing in national speakers through this unit leadership and policy studies too — saving us on travel and lodging lives by. while providing greater access by limit- ing schedule conflicts.” The Iowa State University Advancing One Community Award was recently “We’re having meetings once or twice presented to Kanagala in the student a month (via the videoconferencing category. The award recognizes his commitment to an inclusive multicul- Photo by Brent Herrig unit), and the mileage saved from Vijay Kanagala champions multicultural those meetings has already paid for its tural community and his efforts to re- ideals. The Iowa State University community installation within a month,” said Dr. duce injustice and inequity on campus. recently recognized the doctoral student in educational leadership and policy studies Sally Lindgren, coordinator, technology with an Advancing One Community Award. team, AEA Region 16 in Burlington. “Vijay has an uncanny ability to bring people together,” said Penny Rice, Iowa is tracking individual student director of the Margaret Sloss Women’s of color. He also serves as president of progress more closely between first and Center, who nominated him for the the Indian Student Association and co- eighth grade than other states, accord- award. Helping people unite is exactly chair of the Asian Pacific Islander Cau- ing to Phye. He reports that PERL re- his goal, says Kanagala. cus at NCORE, where he has not only searchers have completed two years of boosted student participation, but has data on the impact of the new teaching President Geoffrey, who presented also brought many students together. strategies and are already working on Kanagala with the award, said “Vijay’s gathering a critical three-year measure- dedication to the multicultural com- Kanagala’s inspiration for improving ment. munity makes him a great role model the multicultural community is the so- for students and his peers alike.” cial injustice that exists in America, he said. He understands privilege because Promoted At Iowa State, Kanagala has not only while growing up in India his fam- been engaged in over ten different ily was considered upper class. When The Board of Regents approved areas of student life, but he has made they came to the United States, they promotions for five College of significant improvements to these were treated like second class citizens, Human Sciences faculty mem- organizations. He has been involved in he said. He often felt oppressed by bers for 2007-08. creating new initiatives for academic American people. Having been on both success for the Multicultural Student sides of social disparity helps explain Promotion to professor: Mary Affairs programming committee. He why Kanagala intends to make Iowa Lynn Damhorst, apparel, edu- produced workgroups for students State’s multicultural community one cational studies and hospitality in the residence halls, to talk about that works toward understanding and management. internal racism, and coordinated first- appreciating other cultures. year experiences for students as part of Promotion to associate profes- the Community of Color Convocation Kanagala says that he has made it his sor: Kimberly Greder, human board. obligation to educate students about development and family studies; discrimination. He encourages them Miyoung Jeong, apparel, edu- As a Multicultural Vision Program to stop judging people of different eth- cational studies and hospitality scholarship interviewer and a selector nicities because all people can be great management; Dale Niederhauser, for the National Conference on Race if given the opportunity. He hopes to curriculum and instruction; Ann and Ethnicity, Kanagala chose students see more students of color in leader- Smiley-Oyen, health and human to receive awards and helped launch ship positions and is confident that it is performance. the first overnight retreat for students possible.

Iowa State University College of Human Sciences 7 Main Street project is ‘win-win’ for students, businesses By Matt Barnes Through a Main Street Iowa project, students at Iowa State University are proving that valuable business as- sistance can come from what many Photo by Matt Barnes Brian Elsbury of Aromas, a coffeehouse in Charles City, met with Iowa State entrepreneurship consider a surprising source — apparel students, from left, Angela Davis, Sara Von Ahn and Cat Eckstaedt to discuss the group’s busi- students. ness suggestions. dents are gaining real-life experience,” looked at from the outside,” he said. Under the direction of Linda Niehm, added Ann Marie Fiore, a textiles and an assistant professor of textiles and clothing professor who works with While the businesses may benefit clothing, students in merchandising Niehm on the program. financially, the students gain valuable and entrepreneurship classes worked knowledge from the real-world with four Charles City businesses to The semester-long program was made situation. create innovative business plans, with possible through a U.S. Department goals for product diversification and of Agriculture Challenge Grant and “This will be our third presentation increased sustainability. a partnership with Main Street Iowa. and when you’re going out into the Charles City is the sixth city Niehm real world, you need to have this type has worked with over the past three of skill. It’s a great experience for us years. students,” said Cat Eckstaedt, who worked with Elsbury on the Aromas At the hub of the project are experi- project. ence economy strategies which focus on creating positive shopping experi- Eckstaedt aspires to be a buyer for a ences to attract more consumers. So clothing corporation. far, Niehm has seen positive results in

Photo by Matt Barnes cities like Greenfield. Her group member, Angela Davis, Iowa State assistant professor Linda Niehm agreed that working with Elsbury at addresses a crowd at Charles City City Hall Aromas was beneficial. after a business presentation by students. “We had really good success with busi- Under the direction of Niehm, students nesses implementing at least the short- analyzed Charles City businesses as part of term suggestions our groups came up “We’ve learned on both a professional a USDA Challenge Grant in partnership with Main Street Iowa. with,” Niehm reported. level and social level because (Elsbury) is an entrepreneur who’s opened his It’s a great deal for the businesses, but Early indications from Charles City are own business … and he’s done it in a possibly an even better one for the positive also. community-oriented way,” she said. students involved. “There were a lot of good suggestions,” The funding for the Main Street pro- “It’s a win-win situation,” Niehm said. said Brian Elsbury, owner and operator gram will run out after Charles City, “It’s a good learning situation for the of Aromas, a Charles City coffeehouse. but Niehm said she plans on applying students as well as being beneficial for “I’m excited about what I saw.” for another round of grant money. the businesses. Mike Lidd, owner of Lidd and Cordray, “The students aren’t professionals, but “The students get to hear from the a Charles City men’s clothing store, they’re almost professionals. Working business owners about the challenges echoed Elsbury’s sentiments. “It was with these businesses helps them make and advantages of life as a rural busi- a good opportunity to hear new and that jump,” she concluded. nessperson. From that standpoint, stu- younger ideas and to have the store

8 Human Sciences Matters, Summer 2007 Education programs rank Teaching museum among top 20 in U.S. debuts Paired with strong science and engineering rankings, placings show excellence of STEM education

Be sure to see the “Preserving the Past, Designing the Future: Textile and Clothing Traditions at Iowa State University” exhibit at the spanking new Textiles and Clothing Museum, which opened April 20 in freshly renovated Morrill Hall. The inaugural exhibi- tion in the Reinhardt Gallery runs through Au- gust 26. The museum is open to the public by appointment only. To arrange a tour, call 515 924-7474, or email [email protected].

The exhibition features winning student designs from the spring fashion show and pays tribute to major donors who made the museum and the Center for Visual Learning in Textiles and Clothing possible: Mary Alice Anderson Reinhardt, Donna Rae Danielson, and Bertha and Edward Waldee. Displays also Photo by Bob Elbert/University Relations showcase the cultural and historical teaching From left, Frankie Santos Laanan, Soko Starobin, and Laura Rendón work together in the collection of over 8,500 cultural and historical Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. The department’s higher education articles of textiles and clothing. program is ranked among the country’s top 13 public programs by U.S. News and World Report. Two Iowa State education programs Among public engineering programs, ‘Rope dress’ lassos have been ranked among the top 20 aerospace engineering, and industrial public programs in the nation, accord- and manufacturing systems engineer- raves at TC show ing to the latest graduate and profes- ing ranked 15th, materials science and sional school rankings by U.S.News and engineering ranked 20th, and four World Report magazine. more programs ranked in the top 25.

Iowa State’s higher education adminis- tration program is ranked 13th and the We invite you to counseling/personnel services pro- share your story. grams are ranked 17th among public institutions. Help write history to commemorate Iowa State’s 150th birthday. Share Several science and engineering pro- your story from college days and grams are also ranked among the top tell us how things have changed, for 25 public programs. Combined with inclusion in the rich history of Iowa the education rankings, the science State University and the College of and engineering rankings bode well for Human Sciences. Iowa State initiatives to improve Pre- K-16 science, technology, engineering Send your memories to Dynette and mathematics (STEM) education. Mosher, [email protected], 38 Among public universities, ISU statis- MacKay Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011- “Rope dress,” a creation by Jana Berndt, tics ranked seventh; inorganic chem- won first place in the Experimental Design 1121, or submit them directly on category as well as Best in Show at the 25th istry ranked 10th; analytical chemis- our web site: annual student-run fashion show in April. try ranked 12th; and, the chemistry www.hs.iastate.edu/stories To see more designs, visit the web site at department ranked 22nd. www.hs.iastate.edu/news/hsmatters.

Iowa State University College of Human Sciences 9 Speakers impart independent thought, shared passion for advancing humankind Laughter, tears, optimism, and words of wisdom marked this year’s College of Human Sciences graduation celebrations. While speakers expressed distinctive advice, all relayed a profound conviction that each graduate can help change the world by improving people’s lives. Excerpts from their addresses follow.

I believe … I know you can.

All people need adequate food, shelter, health care, nur- I was diagnosed with turing and education, and we all suffer to the extent that a learning disability anyone lacks any of these basics necessities. (dyslexia) in kinder- garten. ... Imagine It is the responsibility of our societies to facilitate the trying to read a book distribution of these basic needs. with words that moved. Words would Carlie Tartakov (Ph.D. Education run around the page We are either part of the problem or part of the solu- Annon Woodin ’95) delivered the (ECE ’06) spoke and fall off the edge keynote address tion, and we make choices to close our minds or to take at the fall event. like a cartoon charac- at the fall gradua- responsibility for what we do or do not contribute to tion celebration. others. ter.

We stand on the shoulders of those who have come before us, and we have My lack of ability to read led others to much to learn from them and our past, and the youth are not only our fu- believe I was stupid. … ture but also our present. And it does take the whole village to keep them on a proper course. … There were those that thought I was not college material, but today I stand — Carlie Tartakov before you graduating from Iowa State University with Distinction. I might have listened to those that doubted Foster community. my abilities had it not been for a very special teacher in my life, Peggy Mc- Remember, as you go into the real world you are among Connell. … She taught me that I could. the chosen few who are well equipped to build a future She found the learning method that of your liking. … worked for me. Mrs. McConnell is the reason I wanted to become a teacher for Iowa State is a very open and inclusive community … children with special needs. I want all one that welcomes and embraces differences. And, while children to know that I know they can. things like intolerance, bigotry, discrimination, and Tahira Hira, execu- — Annon Woodin tive assistant to harassment — all based on peoples’ differences — do President Geof- exist here, they are shunned, and the people who express froy and professor, them are quickly told that these things are not acceptable human develop- ment and family here. studies, served as the keynote However, the real world that you will be soon embarking speaker at the spring celebration. on will not be open and inclusive like this.

Now that you are leaving Iowa State, I urge you to remember how impor- tant this ideal is. Remember how much more we can accomplish by work- ing together … rather than as one group working against another group. Remember this environment — and more importantly, work to build it wherever you go. Cheryl Achterberg, dean of the College of Human Sciences, presents the Dean’s Research Recogni- — Tahira Hira tion Award to Morgan Brubaker (HHP ’06).

10 Human Sciences Matters, Summer 2007 Let’s make it our world. McLeod to lead educational I was thinking about what all of the majors in our col- administration lege have in common and came across this statement. program “In the College of Human Sciences, we are driven by a An innovator passion to help people... in educational technology and Dan Determan, a junior “From our deep understanding of people we strive to school adminis- in hotel, restaurant and institution management make an impact on the quality of their lives. So they tration will lead and incoming president can learn more. Live longer. Thrive. Lead happier, more Iowa State’s of the Human Sciences fulfilling lives. In other words, we help people expand educational Council, presents the inaugural CHS Gradu- their potential. Welcome to our world. … administration ating Student of the programs. Scott Year award to April Hoffmeyer (HHP ’07) at “Welcome to our world.” Think how powerful this McLeod has the spring event. Hoff- statement can be. If we each do our part in helping been named meyer also delivered the people, it can be our world. And the people in it will be an associate student remarks at the Scott McLeod event. happier and live longer because of what we learned to professor in do here at Iowa State. educational leadership and policy studies, effective August 16. — April Hoffmeyer McLeod, who has served on the faculty in educational policy and administra- Superintendent program approved tion at the University of Minnesota unconditionally since 2001, will oversee Iowa State’s By Mike Ferlazzo preparation programs for school Iowa State University’s school superin- Department of Education has been principals and superintendents, area tendent preparation program was the reviewing and revising standards for education agency directors, and school only one in the state to receive uncon- all teacher, principal, and superinten- business officials. ditional approval through 2011 from dent preparation programs in the state. the Iowa State Board of Education. The The Iowa Council of Professors of As founding director of the U.S. De- unconditional approval for a period Educational Administration — which partment of Education-funded Center of four years indicates that the ISU pro- includes faculty from four schools for Advanced Study of Technology gram met or exceeded all of the board’s presently offering superintendent Leadership in Education, McLeod new guidelines for such programs, preparation programs, and two others oversees an academic program aimed which were announced last December. that have formed a related consortium at creating technology-savvy school — has also been working for the last leaders. “The vote of confidence in Iowa State’s four years to identify qualities that application to prepare superintendents make up a sound preparation program. His research focuses on school tech- will allow Iowa’s best and brightest nology leadership, data-driven principals to engage in a creative, rig- Iowa State revamped its two-year pro- decision-making, and education law. orous and innovative program driven gram to respond to the new standards. by dilemmas of practice and supported Its curriculum is now centered less He recently received the Cable’s Lead- by theory,” said Troyce Fisher, a clini- around institutional management and ers in Learning Award for creating cian in education administration for more on student achievement. Program and implementing innovative ways to ISU’s educational leadership and policy participants learn how to identify and educate students, from Cable in the studies (ELPS). “We take our respon- analyze data on what students are tak- Classroom, the national education sibility to prepare the next generation ing in their schools, and whether that foundation of the U.S. cable industry. of superintendents and central office academic path promotes achievement administrators very seriously and are in terms of measurable learning. McLeod holds degrees in history, gratified by the state board’s endorse- education, law, educational administra- ment,” said Fisher. Additional information about the pro- tion, and education law. gram is available on the web at Over the last several years, the Iowa www.hs.iastate.edu/hsmatters. Iowa State University College of Human Sciences 11 Sesquicentennial shindig Helping to kick off Iowa State’s year-long 150th birthday celebration, College of Human Sciences students, faculty and staff offered up a host of activities at the annual VEISHEA celebration. Alumni and other visitors were treated to high-tech discovery, mind-boggling brain teasers, and Cyclone hospitality.

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