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College of Ed, KPS Form Teaching Alliance es ern FEBRUARY 15, 2001 NEWS volume 27, number 1 1 www. wmich.edu/wmu/news Reception set for WMU community to meet legislators College of Ed, KPS form teaching alliance Members of the University community WMU is joining forces with the Kalamazoo Public Schools in a • Conduct classroom-relevant research designed to improve are invited to join President Elson S. broad-based effort to find new and innovative ways to improve teaching and learning for all children. Floyd for a reception Monday, Feb. 19, to education districtwide. "There is a wealth of information and research that we can tap honor two new Michigan legislators who The formal partnership, announced jointly by school district into," says Janice M. Brown, KPS superintendent. "WMU faculty represent Kalamazoo County. and University officials and administrators at a Feb. 9 news can bring that to us. We also believe our schoolteachers have State Reps. Tom George and Alexander conference, is being much to offer teacher educators. When teachers learn, students Lipsey of Kalamazoo will be honored at called CITE-the achieve. There's no better way to meet the future demands of the the event, set for 4:30 to 6:30p.m. in the Collaborative for In­ classroom than to make sure we, as staff, are lifelong learners." Fetzer Center Ballroom. A short program novation and Teach­ The collaborative will be governed by a board made up of will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature ing Excellence. By representatives from across the community. Organizers say their remarks by Floyd, George and Lipsey as combining Univer­ input will be vital to the initiative's success. well as Rep. Jerry VanderRoest and Sen. sity and school dis­ WMU's initial contributions to the collaborative will be three Dale Shugars. A representative from U.S. trict resources under tenure-track positions, doctoral-level research assistants and ap­ Rep. Fred Upton's office also will speak one umbrella, ad­ propriate administrative support. The three professors will be briefly. ministrators and brought to WMU for the express purpose of serving the collabo­ George represents the 6lst District. His educators hope to rative, ensuring that they contribute directly and consistently to committee assignments in the House of improve teaching improving education from pre-school through 12th grade. Representatives are for the Criminal Jus­ and learning in area KPS plans to contribute a physical facility to house the collabo­ rice, Health Policy and Transportation schools and in rative, most likely a renovated school, plus a full-time coordinator committees. WMU's professional of professional development, secretarial support staff, technology Lipsey represents the 60th District. He education programs. Dean David England and KPS ' jon ice Brown and KPS "teachers in residence." serves on the Civil Law and the Judi­ "Since our begin- "The partnership will let WMU faculty researchers and KPS ciary, Commerce, and House Oversight ning as a teachers' college, public education and the role it plays teachers apply theory and test the latest innovations in learning," and Operations committees. in building a better society has been a cornerstone of our institu­ says Dean David England, College of Education. "Both groups will Faculty, staff, students and area alumni tion," said President Elson S. Floyd of the agreement. "So it is with be seeking new ways to improve the education of future teachers. are encouraged to attend. Those plan­ great pleasure that our University expands on the partnerships we "WMU has much to gain," England continues. "School-univer­ ning to be present are asked to call 7- have already created with our public schools and in so doing, helps sity partnerships lead to reciprocal staff development, benefiting 3607 to make a reservation. teachers become the very best educators they can be while helping both teachers and teacher educators. Ultimately, future teachers all students become better learners." and school students are the beneficiaries." The collaborative has five basic goals: Another benefit of the cooperative is that the University and G ranholm to visit in March • Provide knowledge-based professional development for KPS school district will be much better poised to olicit grant funding A March 1 campus visit by Michigan teachers and administrators and WMU faculty. for new, innovative education initiatives, England says. Founda­ Attorney General Jennifer Granholm will • Improve teaching and learning in KPS classrooms and in tions and government agencies often want a mechanism already give area citizens and government offi­ WMU's professional education programs. in place to carry out research projects before approving funding. cials alike an overview of the Michigan • Coordinate, integrate, monitor and evaluate collaborative "This collaborative will become a springboard for obtaining laws that govern public meetings and ventures between WMU and KPS. grant monies to fund new education initiatives that will have far­ access to information. • Generate and focus resources targeted for at-risk students. reaching effects," England says. Granholm will offer a seminar on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act from 2 to 4 NCA team will take in-depth look at WMU Ford research looks p.m. Thursday, March 1, in the Kirsch A team of 14 educators from universi­ grams and initiatives. Team members Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. The ties around the nation will visit the Uni­ will meet with the administration and at 'McDonaldization' event is sponsored by the Kalamazoo versity Monday through Wednesday, faculty leadership and with community Gazette and the Michigan Press Associa­ Feb. 19-21, capping off a two-year-long members and alumni. At times during of customer service tion. reaccreditation process through the the visit, the 14-member team will break The seminar is similar to sessions If your last visit to see a doctor felt more North Central Association of Colleges up into smaller units to meet with mem­ Granholm has offered at other sites like a trip to McDonald's, then you are not and Schools. bers of the Board ofTrustees as well as around the state that have been well alone. visit the University's regional centers in received, says Gazette reporter Mike In fact, according to a WMU researcher, Three publ ic meetings during the Benton Harbor, Grand Rapids, Battle Tyree, who is coordinating the visit. customers today are finding the service NCA team's visit will give team mem­ Creek and Lansing. "This is a terrific opportunity for people they expect not only from their doctors, bers o chance to solicit comment from Delene says it is likely the team will to learn about the responsibilities and but their dentists, hair­ various segments of the University com­ also request meetings with various vice obligations of government and the rights dressers and auto me­ munity. presidents, deans, directors and program of citizens," he notes. "This will not be a chanics as well, is not The meetings will all toke place from coordinators in order to ensure they have lecture. She'll take queries and really the kind of service they 4 to 5 p.m . Monday, Feb . 19, with information from a broad University rep­ examine those fine lines that everyone are receiving. several members of the team in atten­ resentation. wonders about." "Research has shown dance at each meeting . The meeting "The team very clearly wants this to be There is no charge to attend the event, for faculty members will be held in the that organizations are an open process," Delene says. "Judging but those interested are asked to reserve Lee Honors College Lounge . Stoff mem· moving toward process- from the breadth of the areas they want a spot by calling 388-7777. bers will meet with team members in Ford ing as many customers to explore, it is apparent that they are 3150 Schneider Hall A meeting for as possible, as quickly as students is set for the Faculty Lounge going to take a comprehensive look at possible," says Wendy Zabava Ford, com­ the entire institution." Student names needed by in the Bernhard Center. munication and an expert on customer Reaccreditation examinations are con­ service. "Customers have very high expec­ tomorrow for 'Who' s Who' ducted every 10 years to ensure that a tations for personalized service that goes Student Activities and Leadership Pro­ The NCA evaluation consultant team university's programs, policies and prac­ beyond smiles and greetings, while the grams is asking faculty and staff to help led by Nancy Talburt, associate vice tices are sound and of benefit to students trend in corporations is to streamline the identify individuals for inclusion in the chancellor for academic affairs at the and other stakeholders. An exhaustive process and make customer interactions 2001 edition of "Who's Who Among University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, will self-study is the first step in the process. faster and more efficient." Students in American Universities and conduct a comprehensive evaluation During the process, the commission also In a study published this month in the Colleges." during its visit. Team members include seeks public comment from individuals ] ournal of Applied Communication Research, The only information being requested professors and administrators from such who live in the areas most heavily ser­ Ford compared customers' expectations of is the students' names, curricula/majors institutions as the University of illinois, viced by the institution. Following the service across a variety of jobs from cash­ and, if possible, social security numbers. Indiana University, the University of site visit, the team will make its accredi­ iers to nurses. She found that the more This information should be submitted to Minnesota, Purdue University and the tation recommendation to the NCA's professional the occupation of the service Student Activities and Leadership Pro­ University of Wisconsin.
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