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School of Education and Human Development University of Southern Maine External Advisory Council

Meeting Minutes September 28, 2012

Present: Jill Blackwood, David Chute, Larinda Meade, Catherine Martin, Tom Lafavore, Laurie Hall, Barbara Powers, Kelly Hasson, Joy Halligan, Lea-Anne Sutton, Gail Senese, Bethany Connolly, Louise Poppema, Liz Standen, Jeff Porter, Allen Lampert, Kevin Doran, Jack Sutton, Sandy Prince, Sarah-Jane Poli, Cathie Fallona, Betsy Uhuad, Joe McDonnell, Jeanne Whynot-Vickers, Christen Stande and Colleen Pleau.

Guest: Jean Whitney, Director of the Office of Educator Preparation.

1. Began meeting with a welcome from Jeanne Whynot-Vickers.

2. Barbara Powers invited the attendees to get to know the person sitting next to them by speaking with them for a few minutes, and then introducing them to the entire group.

3. Opening remarks were presented by Dean Joe McDonnell. a.) He talked about how USM has four colleges and the School of Education is part of the College of Management and Human Services. b.) We need to think in terms of fiscal sustainability and also focus on our public service mission. c.) We need to bring in faculty who can be intellectual leaders. d.) We need to become more entrepreneurial. e.) We must meet the needs of the community. f.) Part of our mission is research. g.) We are looking for ideas, connections and partnerships with school districts from the Advisory Council.

4. Jean Whitney – Office of Educator Preparation: a.) Stated that the new undergraduate pathways are underway. They offer high quality programs and develop critical thinkers. b.) Educator Preparation has programmatic oversight of the SEHD departments. This includes the preparation of teachers. c.) We are implementing a new data assessment system. d.) We are renewing and re-invigorating the partnerships that we have. 5. Professional Development Center (PDC) a.) Cathie Fallona stated that the Professional Development Center has been focusing more on outreach. SEHD will be hosting two faculty from Jiang-xi University of Science and Technology’s Chinese Language Center. While they are here they will be offering three programs through the PDC. An informational sheet/registration form on the programs was distributed. b.) Tom Lafavore talked about creating a community of learning. He asked what is being done in schools and what isn’t? What professional development needs to be offered? Tom will be facilitating two learning communities; one on 11/8/12 and the other on 12/6/12. A web based resource is also going to be created. c.) Kristen Stande informed the members that the 3rd annual PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) conference is being held at the Augusta Civic Center on 11/6/12.

6. Jeanne Whynot-Vickers reviewed the purpose of the Advisory Council which is advisement, advocacy and scholarship.

7. Scholarship: a.) The Scholarship Committee is one of three sub-committees of the Advisory Council. b.) The Scholarship Committee raises funds for scholarships as well as endowment. c.) They raise the visibility of the School of Education through events. d.) Betsy Uhuad distributed a packet pertaining to scholarships. It included an informational sheet about one of SEHD’s Scholarship Recipients, SEHD’s Scholarship Report, USM’s 2012-2013 Annual Fund Request Form and information about two new types of scholarships; Presidential Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship.

8.Upcoming Fundraiser: a.) Jeanne Whynot-Vickers distributed information on an upcoming fundraiser entitled Customized Learning: Partnering with Technology. b.) The event is being held from 4 – 6 pm on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Hannaford Hall at USM Portland. c.) The two-hour event includes a 45 minute keynote from Beatrice McGarvey, virtual tour of two school districts currently using customized learning, a question and answer period and a book signing after the presentation. d.) The cost for the event is only $20.00 per person. e.) Jeanne is looking for a vast array of volunteers including those to greet presenters, take tickets and refreshments. f.) There are three purposes for this event:  Advocate – get SEHD’s name out in the community.  To be part of the community of learning  Fundraising to enhance scholarship monies.

9.Standing Committees: a.) Jeanne Whynot-Vickers reviewed the purposes of the three sub-committees; Membership, Scholarship and Governance. b.) The sub-committees current members met quickly to choose a date and time to hold their sub-committee meeting. c.) New members are expected to actively serve on one sub-committee. They need to decide which group they would like to be part of. d.) The Membership Committee needs to look at getting a Vice-President for the Advisory Council.

10. Future SEHD Full Advisory Meeting Dates: a.) January 8, 2013 (snow date January 25th) b.) May 3, 2013

11. Sub-Committees Membership and first meeting time.

Membership: Jill Blackwood, Chair First Meeting: Sarah-Jane Poli Jan 8, 2013 Immediately following full Sandy Prince council meeting. Gail Sensese Allen Lampost Kevin Doran Tom Lafavore Lea-Anne Sutton Jeff Porter Scholarship: Cathie Martin and Jack Sutton, Co-Chairs First Meeting: Jeanne Whynot-Vickers Friday, Oct.12, 2012 8:30 AM Joy Halligan Rm 217 Abromson Center Elizabeth Stanton Kevin Doran Governance; Jeanne Whynot-Vickers, Chair First Meeting Kelly Hasson Bethany Connolly Friday, November 30, 2012 Louise Poppema 8:00 AM at Denny's on outer David Chute Congress St Larinda Meade Barbara Powers