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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 2009 Higher Education Orientation Welcomes Newest ’Noles to FSU

By Tom Fritz, master’s student This year’s event, held on Au- late chip cookies. gust 17th, started as it does every Once the reception ended, the Every year, the incoming cohort year with the Hardee Center Recep- students faculty, and administrators participates in an orientation to tion. The entire event this year was filed into one of the classrooms to Florida State’s higher education held in the newly renovated Stone learn about the legacy of Dr. program. This afternoon is filled Building in an effort to show off Melvene Draheim Hardee, what the with information, ranging from the new building to the incoming Hardee Center offers, and upcoming what classes will be taken in their students. The reception, held in the events from the Hardee Center. time at FSU, to advice from older atrium, gave current students, ad- Once the Hardee Center portion was students in the program, to asking ministrators, and faculty members completed, the incoming cohort was about the best restaurants in town. an opportunity to meet and mingle. introduced to the Higher Education While some students are nervous, Additionally, the crowd discussed faculty, the current officers of the many are just excited to get started undergraduate experiences, assis- Higher Education Student Associa- with their classes and find out tantships, and internship opportuni- tion (HESA), as well as Dr. Mary what their schedule would hold for ties, all the while enjoying local Tal- Coburn, vice president of student the year. lahassee fare, and of course, choco- affairs; Dr. Patrice Iatarola, chair of the educational leadership and policy studies department, and Dr. Shoup- ing Hu, program coordinator for higher education. Each welcomed the students and talked briefly about how all of their respective groups worked together to provide the best experience possible to each student. Once the introductions and wel- comes were completed, the students went to separate rooms for their spe- cific master’s and doctoral orienta- tions. Students learned about re- quired courses, and suggested pro- grams of study from faculty. Addi- tionally, they had the opportunity to pose questions to current students about anything that they may want. Many students reported feeling much

Some New ‘Noles take time out of class briefly to strike a pose See ORIENTATION page 10.

HARDEE CENTER Words from the Director for Leadership & Ethics in Higher Education program. You are an invaluable part of sustaining and promoting the FSU 1204D&L Stone Building LifeNet! P.O. Box 3064452 We hope you enjoy the update Tallahassee, FL 32306-4452 on our current activities and develop- Phone: (850) 644-5867 ments in this issue of the LifeNet. It Fax: (850) 644-1258 is a time of change for FSU and the email: [email protected] www.fsu.edu/~elps/hardee higher education program and this issue of the LifeNet will inform you Many higher education pro- about many of these. It is also a fessionals throughout the country remember challenging time financially and we Dr. Hardee for her establish- hope you will consider the Hardee ment of the FSU Higher Center for a personal gift this fall. Education LifeNet, a support system that continues You will be receiving a direct mailing throughout graduates' profes- very shortly that will explain many of sional years. It is with this guidance that the Hardee our needs and some of the ways that Center quarterly Newsletter promotes the LifeNet you can be of help. of students, alumni, faculty, and friends of the all and football are here on campus We hope you are having a good Higher Education Pro- F gram, as well as seek support for future endeavors. as well as a large new class of higher fall and we extend our best wishes education graduate students! FSU's for the holiday season ahead!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: higher education program continues to be one of the most popular higher Best wishes, Orientation 1, 10 education programs in the country and to attract students from across Words from the Director 2 the United States. We appreciate the Jon Dalton Young Alumni Spotlight 3 support of alumni and friends who Hardee Center for Leadership Noteworthy Accomplishments 4-6 encourage prospective students to and Ethics Higher Ed Faculty Search 7 consider the FSU higher education

Support the Legacy 8 Adopt a Higher Ed. Grad. Student 8 Encourage students to apply to FSU! NASPA Undergraduate Fellows 9,10 Transitions 10 It’s that time of year again, as applications begin rolling in to higher education programs across the country. Please keep your alma mater in mind! Information Meet the Newest ‘Noles 11-14 regarding admissions to the Florida State University Higher Education Program Dalton Institute 15 is located online at: http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/he/prospective.htm. Dinner Dialogue 16 nd UWI Exchange Program 16 The deadline to apply at FSU is January 22 , 2010 for fall admission. This

Research Roundtable Series 17 year’s Visiting Days activities will occur on February 14-16, 2010 for accepted students. Higher Education Student Assn. 17

A Truly Authentic Life 18

Mackenzie R. Streit, Editor Shanna Autry, Layout Editor Kathryn Hogan, Copy Editor

Contributors Tom Fritz Lindsey Katherine Kellie Gerbers Richard Kenney Kate Hogan Kasey Price Tamaria Jackson Jenne Vermes

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Young Alumni Spotlight: Nancy Friedman (M.S., 2005) & Candace Ford (M.S., 2008)

served as an academic advisor both dur- put into their positions at the Career ing and at the completion of her studies Center, they are involved in the FSU in the FSU higher education program. community and continue to support the Nancy is the assistant director for career higher education program. Not only do events and employer relations, coordi- they each supervise current graduate as- nating five career fairs per year, includ- sistants from the higher education pro- ing Seminole Futures each semester. gram, but they provide detailed résumé Recently, both Nancy and Candace critiques, present job-search related coordinated successful career fairs for workshops, offer insider advice on the FSU students, alumni, and community field, and conduct mock telephone inter- members. Despite the weak economy, views to help current students as they Candace and Nancy came together and prepare for their job search led their team of colleagues to increase When thinking back on their time connections with employers to insure enrolled in the higher education pro- effective events. The engineering day gram, Candace appreciates the camarade- expo held at the FAMU-FSU College of rie between students and faculty and the Engineering hosted 61 employers and genuine caring nature of those involved had over 500 job seekers register, while in this department. She is also apprecia- Seminole Futures hosted 113 employers tive of the strong focus on professional and welcomed over 1,800 job seekers to development that has helped prepare the Leon-County Civic Center. The and shape her as a professional. Nancy extra effort of these assistant directors echoed these reflections and added that Candace Ford (M.S., 2008) insured job seekers could continue to her practicum trip was one that allowed By Lindsey Katherine, doctoral candidate network with a variety or organizations her to gain first-hand knowledge of dif- despite the challenging economic times. ferent institutions of higher education as Alumni Nancy Friedman and Candace Myrna Hoover, program director of well as get to know faculty members and Ford work side-by-side in their positions employer relations and recruitment ser- classmates on a new level. within the Florida State University Career vices at the Career Center is grateful to Center. Their positions not only continue have both as members of her team. to support our higher education program, “Nancy constantly implements new ini- but also greatly impact FSU students, tiatives that provide employers greater alumni through various efforts such as the opportunity to network with our stu- coordination of career expositions to con- dents and staff, and streamlines proc- nect job seekers with employers. esses that improve the quality of these Candace Ford, the Career Center’s as- events...Student feedback is just as posi- sistant director for engineering recruit- tive. As a matter of fact if you talk to ment services attended Georgia Southern anyone about Nancy what their response University as an economics major. After will be is she consistently provides the initially enrolling in FSU’s urban and re- highest quality of services without being gional planning graduate program, Can- asked” explains Myrna. As for Candace, dace soon found her niche in the higher the feedback from Myrna is equally as education program and began an assistant- positive. “Candace is clearly a team ship in the Career Center. As part of Can- player, always willing to assist in any dace’s current role, she manages the Ca- event or activity offered at the Career reer Center’s satellite office at the FAMU- Center. In all of Candace’s roles... she FSU College of Engineering, and coordi- has successfully managed these assign- nates two career fairs at the college each ments with new and innovative ideas, year. In addition, Candace works closely programs, and services. Candace is with the career portfolio. clearly an asset to FSU and the Career Nancy Friedman was a political science Center.” major at the University of Florida. She In addition to the passion they each Nancy Friedman (M.S., 2005)

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Noteworthy Accomplishments From our Alumni

Dr. Harry Cartwright, Sr. (Ph.D. 1991) completed his Sarah Militello Hart (M.S. 2007) recently married second book titled, "Changing Minds in Changing Times: William Hart. Sarah works as a Residence Life Coordi- The Transformation of Human Souls." It was published in nator at the University of South Florida. May of 2009 by Booksurge Publishing. Dr. Grahaeme Hesp (Ed.D. 2006), along with for- Shayne Cade (Ed.S. 2002) was promoted to the posi- mer CoE staff member, Jeffrey S. Brooks, now at the tion of Compliance Manager at Full Sail University. University of Missouri, Columbia, published "Heterosexism and Homophobia on Fraternity Row: A Bill Clutter (M.S. 1978) co-authored an article in the As- Case Study of a College Fraternity Community" in the sociation of College Unions’ The Bulletin, entitled fall edition of the Journal of LGBT Youth's special “DECENTRALIZATION: Mini-, Satellite, and Mixed- International and Millennial Students edition. Addi- Use Unions on Today's Campuses.” It was published in tionally, Dr. Hesp has been appointed director of Edu- July 2009, and co-authored with Eric Johnson who is with cational Programs for the Association of Fraternal EYP, an architecture and engineering firm in Washington, Leadership and Values effective July 1. D.C. Anna Hobby (M.S. 2007) was selected as the assis- Kema Gadson (M.S. 2004) began a new position at tant director for the East Area with University Hous- Winthrop University as the director for New Student and ing at the -Knoxville. She has Parent Programs. served as a hall director at UT for the last two years and with her new position, she has moved off campus Julie Gleason (M.S. 2003) was promoted to director of for the first time since undergrad! Student Involvement in June 2009 at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Jame’l Hodges (M.S. 2002) was recently named Le- Dr. Ivan L. Harrell II. high’s new director of Multi- (Ph.D. 2006) has been cultural Affairs. Prior to his named the Dean of Stu- appointment, he was the coor- dent Services at Anne dinator of Residential Educa- Arundel Community Col- tion and Leadership at Califor- lege in Arnold, MD. In nia Polytechnic University- this position he will be Pomona. This May, Hodges responsible for providing completed his doctoral studies leadership, vision and stra- at the University of Southern tegic direction for all California. Prior to his role at phases of student services, Cal Poly-Pomona, Hodges worked as a language arts operations and staff, including student success, enrollment teacher in the City of Baltimore’s public school system, management, academic advising, admissions, financial aid, an admissions officer at Morgan State University, a records and registration, new student orientation, reten- student affairs counselor and an advisor to the national tion activities, student life, testing, disability services, judi- Panhellenic Council at the . cial, and the Educational Talent Search precollegiate pro- gram. He currently serves as the Coordinator for Student Affairs at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA. Dr. Harrell will officially begin his posi- tion on January 5, 2010.

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Noteworthy Accomplishments From our Alumni (continued)

Dr. Susan Komives (B.S. Dr. Daniel Layzell (Ph.D. 1988) was recently 1968, M.S. 1969) is being named vice president for Finance and Planning at recognized as the 2009 Dis- Illinois State University. In his role, he will oversee tinguished Alumna for Post- Administrative Information Systems, Budget Office, secondary Systems for the Business Services, Comptroller, Environmental Florida State University Col- Health and Safety, lege of Education. The selec- Facilities Planning tion committee noted that and Construction her “professional success Management, Facili- and leadership embodies the ties Management, missions and goals of the Human Resources, College of Education.” Ac- Procurement, Plan- cording to the College of ning and Institutional Education’s website, candidates are peer-nominated Research and Prop- and the winners are selected “by an esteemed commit- erty Control. Dr. Layzell has taught higher education tee of College of Education Emeritus Faculty. The at three universities (including FSU). purpose of the awards is to honor graduates of the College of Education who have distinguished them- Crystal Mayberry (M.S. 2009) accepted a position selves through scholarly, creative and humanitarian as Assistant Director of Student Activities and Lead- achievement and service to their profession.” Dr. Ko- ership with Norfolk State University in Virginia. In mives will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award this role she advises the Spartan Activities Council here in Tallahassee at a dinner during FSU’s Home- and other student organizations, in addition to coor- coming activities. Dr. Komives is Professor of College dinating departmental assessment and planning stu- Student Affairs at the University of Maryland. She is dent workshops and programs. president of the Council for the Advancement of Stan- dards in Higher Education and a former President of Dr. Tracy Skipper (M.S. 1993)completed her doc- the American College Personnel Association. She torate in rhetoric and composition at the University served as Vice President of two colleges and is the au- of South Carolina in May of 2009. She continues her thor of a dozen books or monographs including Stu- work at the National Resource Center for The First- dent Services and Exploring Leadership. A recipient of both Year Experience & Students in Transition at the the ACPA and NASPA outstanding scholarship University of South Carolina, and in August 2009 awards, her research includes an international Multi- was promoted to assistant director for publications. institutional Study of Leadership involving 104 cam- puses and over 115,000 responders in Spring 2006.

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Noteworthy Accomplishments continued

Sandra Miles (doctoral student) From our Students (pictured right) has been selected to sit on

a panel with Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Jennifer Behnke (doctoral candidate) has been selected to Author and Professor in the Department present two sessions at the ASHE Conference in Vancouver, of African American Studies at Duke BC. The first is a roundtable session entitled, “A Case Study University and Dr. David Ikard, Author of Institutional Response to Budget Crisis in Higher Educa- and Professor of English at FSU. The tion” and a CAHEP pre-conference forum entitled, “Quality panel discussion was held on September assured? Comparative perspectives on benchmarks and stan- 24th at FSU. Additionally, Sandra presented at the BLACKE dards in higher education.” Student Summit in Houston, TX in early October. This confer- ence is geared toward empowering high school students to go Mark Green (master’s student) co-presented with Kellie to college. Gerbers (master’s student) at the NASPA drive-in on Octo- ber 2, 2009. Their well-received program was titled, Mackenzie Streit (doctoral student) co-authored an article “Providing innovative experiential learning opportunities for with Dr. Jon Dalton and Dr. Pam Crosby entitled, “A Cam- students found responsible for conduct code violations using pus Audit of Student Affairs-Faculty Collaborations: From the Social Change Model.” Contacts to Compacts” in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of College and Character. Mark Green (master’s student) and Dr. Adam Goldstein, associate dean of students, will be presenting a pre-conference program at ASCA (the Association for Student Conduct Ad- ministration) in February. It is entitled, “Assessing Learning From our Faculty Outcomes in Student Conduct Administration: The Ap- proaches of Five Different Universities in Pursuit of One Dr. Juan R. Guardia recently published two case studies, Common Vision” and will be presented as an entire day con- “Intimate Matters” and “Peer Advising Program” in F. A. ference. This program grew out of a professional audit intro- Hamrick & M. Benjamin (Eds.), duced by Adam and conducted by Mark. Eleven schools were Maybe I should…:Case studies on ethics initially audited and five schools have provided an overview of for student affairs professionals. Washing- their assessment process. During the presentation, the Office ton, DC: American College Person- of Student Rights and Responsibilities at FSU will be one of nel Association & University Press the highlighted universities to have successfully designed and of America. In addition, he was the implemented a comprehensive learning outcomes system. 2009 keynote speaker for the Uni- versity of Florida’s Hispanic Heri- Lindsey Katherine (doctoral candidate) was elected Vice- tage Month opening ceremony in President of the Florida Career Professionals Association September. Dr. Guardia also served (FCPA) during the annual conference held in Orlando this past as the keynote speaker for the June after serving as the Information Management Director NOVA Southeastern University from 2006-2009. In this position, Lindsey will be responsible Leadership Conference in Ft. for planning and coordinating the 2010 FCPA conference and Lauderdale on October 3rd. will serve as President-Elect. The FCPA helps build Florida’s workforce by promoting innovative internships, cooperative Dr. Kathy Guthrie published an article education, and career opportunities through partnerships entitled “Situated Technology as Student among career professionals in education, government, and in- Tool for Leadership Instruction” in the dustry. Journal of Leadership Education.

Rod Kelley (master’s student), Steve Winslow (master’s student), and Megan Waldeck (master’s student) won sec- ond place at the 2009 NASPA-Florida drive-in case study com- petition, representing Florida State.

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SUPPORT THE LEGACY

• Named Annual Awards: Every year dur- here are many different ways your gift can benefit the ing the Graduation Cere- T mony, the Hardee Center Hardee Center for Leadership and Ethics in Higher Educa- presents special achieve- tion. Gifts can help us directly support students or help to ment awards to out- subsidize programs and services for students such as the standing students and following: mentors. Currently the Peer Leadership and Su- • The Graduation Reception and Hooding Cere- pervisor/Mentor awards mony: Each year the Hardee Center sponsors the are unnamed, and with Higher Education Graduation Reception and Hooding your gift of $200 per year for five years, we would be Ceremony for graduating masters and doctoral students, pleased to present an award in your name (see photo above). family members, faculty, supervisors and friends.

nother option for gifts is to support a student directly. Some • Orientation Welcome Reception: Each year the Har- A dee Center kicks off the academic year with a reception programs for individual student support include: welcoming incoming students by faculty, staff, and cur- rent students (see the story on page 1). • Hardee Fellow Travel Grants: Graduate Students who earn a 3.8 GPA or greater with at least 18 graded credit • Dinner Dialogues: Twice a semester, the Hardee Cen- hours are named as Hardee Fellows. Hardee Fellows are ter hosts dinner dialogues with faculty and/or mentors. then eligible for grants dedicated to travel. These inexpensive dinners provided free to students are opportunities for students to interact in a casual setting • Adopt a Graduate Student: See the section below for a with faculty and/or mentors (see the story on page 17). complete description of this popular conference travel pro- gram.

ADOPT A HIGHER EDUCATION GRADUATE STUDENT

development opportunities is an important way to Are you looking for a way to contribute in a man- extend Dr. Hardee’s LifeNet. For friends of the Hardee Center who want to give in a manner that ner that directly impacts current Florida State Uni- directly benefits students, this program is just the versity graduate students? As you choose how to way to do it! If you have any questions, please designate your gift, you’ll see that you can provide a contact us at: [email protected] general contribution, and/or money to our “Adopt a Graduate Student” program. This program is de- signed to support masters and doctoral students at- tendance at national and regional conferences.

Attending a professional conference today can cost well over $1,000. Your gift of $185 will support a graduate student’s conferences costs and will be dis- tributed to cover membership fees, $35 on average, and $150 towards travel expenses for upcoming pro- fessional and research conferences. Credit Card gifts are encouraged via the following secure site: For graduate students, attending professional www.foundation.fsu.edu—then click on the “Give Now” button on the right. NOTE: Please select "other" for Gift Designation and type in Hardee Center.

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JOURNAL OF COLLEGE AND CHARACTER Program Spotlight: NASPA Undergraduate Fellows

HARD TIMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: By Tamaria Jackson, doctoral student (3) Summer internships allow fel- IMPACT AND IMPLICATIONS FOR STU- Over ten years ago, NASPA: Student lows the opportunity to gain ex- DENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Affairs Administrators in Higher Edu- perience in student affairs or Volume X, No. 6 cation created the Minority Under- higher education through a cam- pus environment different than SPECIAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL graduate Fellows Program to increase SEPTEMBER 2009 ISSUE the awareness of the student affairs their own. The hands-on intern- profession among underrepresented ships normally last between six Highlighted articles from this issue: to eight weeks and include room, minority students. In 2004, NASPA FROM THE EDITORS renamed and redesigned MUFP to cre- board and a $1500 stipend. LIVING WITH MAYBES: THE UPSIDE OF HARD ate the NUFP (NASPA Undergraduate (4) Summer leadership institutes are TIMES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Jon C. Dalton, Florida State University Fellow Program). The newly redes- four-day workshops aimed at Pamela C. Crosby, Florida State University igned NUFP’s mission is to increase developing leadership skills, en-

FEATURED INVITED ESSAYS the number of disenfranchised and hancing cultural competencies HARD TRUTHS IN DARK TIMES: AVOIDING under-represented professionals in stu- and preparing fellows for a ca- CAMPUS CLIMATE DEPRESSION IN A RECES- SION dent affairs and higher education, in- reer in student affairs. George Kuh, cluding but not limited to individuals In addition to the core compo-

HOLDING ON TO HIGHER EDUCATION'S HIGH- from racial and ethnic-minority back- nents, the fellows are expected to EST CALLING IN HARD TIMES ground, students with a disability and achieve several learning outcomes. Diana Chapman Walsh, Wellesley College those students identifying as LGBTQ. The FSU- NUFP Advisory Board SEASONS OR GLOBAL WARMING: REFLECTIONS In 2005 Dr. Tamara Bertrand Jones created specific learning outcome ON FINANCIAL CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDU- CATION began working with the NASPA Un- activities directly related to NASPA’s Susan R. Komives, University of Maryland dergraduate Fellows Program and cur- program learning outcomes. One

CHOOSING TO HOPE IN CHALLENGING TIMES rently coordinates the activities for the specific learning outcome for NUFP Florence A. Hamrick, Florida State University NUFP stu- fellows, as outlined by NASPA, is to

HOPING IN HARD TIMES dents. This semi-structured mentoring examine and demonstrate they have Larry Moneta, Duke University program was designed to help under- developed cultural competency skills

SURVIVING THE STORM: HOW THE RECESSION graduate students gain a better under- important to the profession. As it IS INFLUENCING COLLEGE STUDENTS TODAY standing of student affairs and higher relates to this outcome, FSU NUFP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE fellows will discuss selected readings Margaret J. Barr, Northwestern University education. The NUFP program has four core with mentors and NUFP peers, in PEER REVIEWED components: addition to attending one session of RELATIONSHIP OF ATTACHMENT STYLE AND ETHNIC IDENTITY TO SELF-ACTUALIZATION IN (1) On-campus mentoring creates an the higher education’s diversity COLLEGE STUDENTS ongoing exchange of knowledge of course, EDH 5941 (based on per- Lisa M. Vaughn, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College careers in student affairs between mission to attend the course). of Medicine fellow and mentor. Fellows and There are currently 12 officially Stacey Naylor, Xavier University Stacy White, Jr., University of Connecticut mentors create goals and track the recognized FSU NUFP Fellows; progress of the goal completion these students have completed appli- CONCEPTS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AS A CULTURAL CONSENSUS: STARTING POINTS FOR COLLEGE during monthly advising sessions. cations and have met all NASPA and STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT POLITICAL PERSUA- (2) Regional and annual conference FSU requirements. In addition to the SIONS Andrew M. Guest, University of Portland programming brings current fel- NUFP fellows, there are seven stu- James M. Lies, University of Portland lows, alumni, mentors, NUFP dents that do not meet the NASPA Jeff Kerssen-Griep, University of Portland Thomas J. Frieberg, University of Portland board members and NASPA par- requirements. These students are ticipants together to increase recognized as N2UFP and may at- OPINIONS AND PERSPECTIVES SCAM-ING SERVICE-LEARNING AND MISSION awareness of NUFP. Fellows are tend the FSU-affiliated NUFP activi- TRIPS: A SATIRICAL ESSAY able to network, gain information ties. Fellows can participate at any Mark Wm. Radecke, Susquehanna University about graduate schools and learn class level and can reapply each year PROFESSORS AS LEADERS: BEING OPEN AND more about careers in the higher to participate in the program. TEACHABLE Larry A. Braskamp, Loyola University Chicago education field. See NUFP page 10.

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Transitions: A Master’s Student’s Journey from First to Second Year

By Richard J. Kenney, master’s student have all been amaz- the first? These questions are in the ing, each bringing foreground of my mind right now, This time last year, I wrote a LifeNet their own passion yet I am not sure I have the answers. article (see http://fsu.edu/~elps/ to class, from Basic I can hope that on April 30, 2010 hardee/resources_newsletters/ Understandings (graduation day), I can look back at LifeNetOct2008.pdf for the first arti- with Dr. Austin, to my experience here at Florida State cle) regarding my transition from un- Student Develop- and the higher education program, dergraduate to graduate academics. ment Theory with and reflect on the great, new memo- This time, I am reflecting on my first Dr. Guardia, to ries. I can say with confidence that year of graduate school, and what lies Practicum with Dr. Schwartz. The this year is going to be more fulfilling ahead in the second and final year of first year was well worth it, and could than the last. After this year, I will be the higher education master’s pro- not have been any better. a professional in the field of student gram. Flash forward to October 2009: affairs, fully prepared by a great pro- In October 2008, I was nervous the hooding ceremony is about six gram at a great institution. about what Florida State and the months away, and I cannot believe Although the second year has only higher education program would that this experience is ending already. just begun, I feel the end approach- bring me. Looking back now, I can I thought four years of undergraduate ing. Soon it will be conference sea- say that when I wrote in my article went by fast, but two years of gradu- son, which means job searching. It last year about there being “no other ate school go by even faster. How will be a fun, yet critical year. Good place I could see myself working to- will this year be different from last? luck to the second year students, and wards my master’s degree in higher How will I find new challenges for to the first year students: enjoy your- education,” I was right. The faculty myself? What am I going to do that selves, because it will fly by. members I have taken courses with will make this second year better than Orientation to answer any questions that popped their cohort. It is a good opportunity (cont. from pg. 1) up. At the conclusion of the day, to bring students, employers, and better after having the chance to have new and returning students were able administrators all together before the their concerns addressed and ques- to relax during socials after orienta- start of classes to share information. tions answered. tion. As the day ended, the higher educa- From here, the new ‘Noles moved Overall, the orientation gave the tion program was kicked into gear to a room where they learned what students the opportunity to learn for the academic year, and great suc- type of services were offered from the more about FSU, the program, and cesses to come!

FSU NUFP (cont. from pg. 9) scheduled for the Spring 2010 se- mester including Mock Interviews "Dreams are what For the 2009-2010 academic year, and the Higher Education Visiting the FSU NUFP Advisory Board has Days Reception. students are made planned four to five workshops each semester that will engage and educate of. To project the students on the student affairs profes- sion. Some of the recent workshops future, ask what for students include a Student Affairs Career Day on October 13th, Graduate students are School Preparation on November 17th and a discussion on Multiculturalism dreaming." on December 1st. Several more inter- -Melvene Hardee esting and helpful workshops are

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Meet the Newest ‘Noles (New Student Profiles) Doctoral Students Each year, the LifeNet highlights the incoming class of Leadership from . Prior to coming students to join the Lifetime Network of Florida State. to FSU, Jonathan taught in Spain for a year.

We are pleased to welcome the following doctoral and Ted Stratton has a Teaching Assistantship with ACE. He master’s students. returns to FSU after earning his B.S. in Social Science here in 2003. During his time at FSU he served as an Orienta- Brandon Bowden is employed full-time with the Oglesby tion Leader, graduate counselor with International programs Student Union, Guest Services. He earned both his B.S. in and wrote for the FSView and Florida Flambeau. Ted also Exercise Science and his M.S. in Higher Education from Flor- holds an M.A.Ed. from DePaul University in Educational ida State. While at FSU, Brandon has served as a Leadershape Leadership. While at DePaul, Ted worked as a Facility Resi- facilitator and an FYE instructor. Additionally, he has re- dence Director. Before that, Ted was a social studies ceived many awards including: Sean Pittman Leadership teacher in the Brevard County Public Schools. Award, Outstanding Student Employee Award, Bright Idea Award from the Division of Student Affairs, the Oglesby Un- Jennifer Vermes (pictured right) works full-time in the FSU ion Inspire Award, and was profiled in the Association of Col- College of Music as an Academic Support Assistant. She lege Unions International Bulletin in 2009. Additionally, Bran- has a B.A. in Music, a M.S. in Math Education, and a don has published poems nationally and internationally, and Graduate Certificate, all from Florida State. Jenne enjoys was recognized in 2002 as the Poet of the Year by the National writing, and serves as a Senior Staff Writer for FSView and Poets Society. Florida Flambeau Arts and Life, as well as Wakulla.com. She also enjoys dance and has Josh Coveleski works as a Teaching Assistant for EDF 1005: served in many capacities in- Introduction to Education. Josh has a B.S. in History from cluding: Master Teacher at Duke University, and a M.S. in Higher Education from the Jersey Tap Fest, Assistant University of Delaware. While at Duke, he was the Historian Coordinator of Tap City: The for the Duke Pre-Dental Society, and earned honors on the New York City Tap Festival Academic ACC Honor Roll and Academic All-ACC Selection through the American Tap with men’s lacrosse. Dance Foundation, and Sen- ior Member of DancEffects Grady Enlow (pictured left) is employed Performance Company full-time as the Associate Director of (Tallahassee, FL). Addition- the University Business Administrators ally, in 2004-2005, she served Program. He received his B.A. in The- on the College of Music ology from Columbia International Board of Advisors. University, and his M.B.A. from Flor- ida State. Before joining the doctoral Jillian Volpe White works full-time as the Program Coor- program, Grady participated in com- dinator for Community and International Outreach at the munity theater. He enjoys running and Center for Leadership and Civic Education. She graduated biking. His wife, June Dollar also from Florida State with a B.A. in Communication in works at FSU, and his son, Alden, is a 2005. After spending a year as the Director of Community senior at Maclay School. Outreach at America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend, Jillian returned to Florida State to pursue an M.S. in Higher Sharon Hutchinson earned her B.A. in Art History from the Education. In 2005 she was recognized as the President’s , and her M.A. in Art History from Flor- Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year and in 2007 she ida State. She joins FSU from a full-time position at Tallahas- received the FSU Grad/OPS New Employee Award. Jillian see Community College. Sharon loves music, singing and trav- is an FSU Challenge facilitator and a regular volunteer at elling. Camp Boggy Creek, a year-round camp for children with serious illnesses. Jonathan Ottley works with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies as a Graduate Assistant. Jona- than earned his B.A. in Spanish and his M.A. in Educational

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time at UF, she was a Gatorship Director, Director of the Master’s Students Pride Awareness Month, and a Site Leader for Florida Alter- native Breaks. In 2009, Aysha was honored with the Impact Douglas Ashcroft II works with University Housing as the on Diversity Award. She loves to volunteer, write poetry, Assistant Coordinator of Smith Hall for his assistant- read, and travel. ship. Doug recently graduated from Florida State Univer- sity, where he earned a B.S. in Applied Economics and a Tessly Dieguez serves in an assistantship with the Interna- B.S. in Sport Management with a minor in Business. While tional Center. She joins us from the University of Florida, at Florida State, Doug served as a Resident Assistant (2008- where she earned a B.A. in History. While at UF, Tessly was 2009), University Housing Conduct Board, VP of Smith co-Vice President of Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Soci- Hall, and a Student Assistant for University Housing. ety), Kappa Kappa Gamma Dance Marathon delegate and registrar, and a study abroad peer advisor. Ashley Baltuch (pictured left) holds an assistantship with the Career Center. Briceli Gil works with University Housing – Residence Life She is a Degree in Three Graduate for her assistantship. Briceli graduated from Florida State from FSU. She earned her B.S. in with a B.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Marketing, B.S. in Finance, and B.S. Spanish. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of Sigma in Multinational Business Operations Delta Pi; and in her time at FSU, she has served as the Com- from FSU in 2008. munity Service Chair for Hispanic/Latino Student Union, the President of WISH, and the President of Hermandad de Caleb Cash works with the Department of New Student Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. She was awarded the Hispanic/Latino and Family Programs in his assistantship. Caleb graduated Student Union Committee Chair of the Year and the Angie from the University of Alabama – Birmingham with a B.A. Citron Award. in Music. While there, he was a Drum Major, the President of Kappa Kappa Psi, President of the University Programs Nicole Gray holds an assistantship with the Office of Greek Council and an Orientation Leader. Caleb was honored Life. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of with the National Alumni Society Student of the Semester, Virginia. At UVA, she was the President and Historian of and was a finalist for Mr. UAB Top 5 Outstanding Student Sigma Gamma Rho, served on the Inter-Greek Committee, Award. Caleb is a freelance trumpet player. and is the Class of 2007 Trustee. She has been honored as the Greek Person of the Year in 2007, the Chapter President of Michael Cherry has an assistantship with University Hous- the Year in 2007, Order of Omega, and Longevity in Excel- ing. Michael graduated from the University of Tennessee, lence – Leadership. Knoxville with a B.S. in Communications. During his time there, he was an RA, member of the National Residence Christina Henry (pictured right) is a Hall Honorary, and a First Year Studies Peer Mentor. Ad- graduate of the University of Florida. ditionally, Michael was the Director of one of the She received a Bachelor of Science NACURH, Inc. national offices. He is an avid baseball fan degree in Family, Youth, and Com- and has umpired Little League and high school baseball munity Sciences in May of 2007. since he was 13 years old. While at UF, Christina was Founder and Treasurer of the Student Global Abbey Cunningham works with the Institutional Research AIDS Campaign, attended a Florida Certificate for her assistantship. She received her B.S. in Alternative Breaks HIV/AIDS trip, Psychology from the University of Florida. While at UF, and was involved at local public schools in the Gainesville Abbey was the Service Chair of Phi Sigma Pi National Area. She has an assistantship with the Career Center, specifi- Honor Fraternity, and served on her chapter's Risk Manage- cally providing career services to students at the FAMU/ ment Board. She was a research assistant and involved in FSU College of Engineering. In her spare time Christina en- Best Buddies as well. She was also named an Anderson joys reading, singing, and watching television. Scholar of High Distinction. Mellissa Hulsey holds an assistantship with the office of Aysha Daniels holds an assistantship with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. She earned a B.S. in Multicultural Affairs. She graduated in 2009 from the Uni- Mathematics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. versity of Florida with a B.A. in Anthropology. During her Prior to coming to FSU, Mellissa See NEWEST ’NOLES pg. 13

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also a member of the American Society of Interior Design- ers. She was honored on the Dean’s List, and awarded the Master’s Students Panhellenic Woman of the Year Award, Susan Shubra Inte- rior Design Award, and the Women’s Leadership Award. Af- served as a Leadership Consultant for Alpha Gamma Delta. ter graduation Jessi traveled as a Leadership Consultant for While at UAB, she was a Student Orientation Leader, a Resi- her international organization, Alpha Gamma Delta. She is dent Assistant, a UAB All-Girl Cheerleader, and involved in an avid sports fan and enjoys reading and exercising in her Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity (as the chapter president, new spare time. member coordinator, and purchasing coordinator). She served on the Vice President for Student Affairs selection Christina Mitchell has an assistantship with the Center for committee, and was honored by Sigma Alpha Lambda and Leadership and Civic Education. She graduated with a B.S.E. the National Science Foundation. in Childhood Education from the University of Arkansas. During her time at Arkansas, she served on the Library Advi- Steve Kleuver holds an assistantship with University Hous- sory Committee, the All University Judicial Board and was ing. He earned his B.S. in Electronic Media and Film from honored in 2009 with the Student Leader Honors. Christina is Towson University. While at Towson, Steve was a Resident a third generation private pilot, and flies with her father. She Assistant three years (in this role he earned the honor of RA is Cherokee Indian and does community service for the tribe. of the Year in 2008-2009), a Civility Peer Educator, and the Also, she is friends with the Duggar family, and visits their Treasurer of the National Residence Hall Honorary. home regularly.

Richard Linck (pictured right) Julie Neisler (pictured right) works works in the Office of National with University Housing in her assis- Fellowships as a graduate assis- tantship. Julie joins us from UNC- tant. He graduated from Flor- Chapel Hill, where she earned a B.A. ida Southern college with a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Manage- in Criminology and Sociology, ment & Society. While at UNC, she with a minor in Business Ad- was a Community Manager, a Resi- ministration. While there, dent Assistant, and Vice President of Richard was a Resident Assis- the National Residence Hall Honor- tant for three years (winning ary (NRHH). Additionally, Julie has the RA Program of the Year in been honored with the Executive 2008), Vice President of Board Member of the Year through Lambda Chi Alpha, and a NRHH, and is a LeadStrong Award Southern Ambassador. He recipient. While in college, Julie also played on a nationally loves longboard skateboarding ranked Ultimate Frisbee team. and serving others in any capacity. Elisa Oliver holds an assistantship with the Center for Aca- Selby Lo has an assistantship with Student Activities in the demic Retention and Enhancement. She graduated from Flor- Oglesby Union. He graduated from North Carolina State ida State with a B.S. in Family and Child Sciences. While at University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences, and a B.S. in FSU, she was a Student Government Association Student Plant Biology. While at NC State, Selby was a Resident Assis- Senator and served on the Budget Committee, President of tant, Orientation Counselor, University Ambassador, Alterna- Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and a CARE coun- tive Service Break Team Leader, and an Office of Advising selor. She was a recipient of the ENLACE Florida Scholar- Support and Information Services Ambassador. ship, the Chapter President of the Year for Lambda Theta Alpha Florida Area 1, and was honored with the Outstanding Jessi McPherrin (pictured right) Member Award for the Hispanic Latino Student Union. Elisa works with the Office of Greek Life speaks both Spanish and French, and has volunteered her for her assistantship. Jessi has a B.S. time at many locations around Tallahassee (including Talla- from Indiana University of Pennsyl- hassee Memorial Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center, vania in Interior Design. While at Capital City Youth Services, and The Oasis Center for IUP, Jessi was the Vice President of Women and Girls). Risk Management and President of the Panhellenic Association, she was See NEWEST ’NOLES pg. 14

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in Public Relations. While at UGA, she was an Orientation Leader, a Dawg Camp Counselor, Dawg Camp Director of Master’s Students Recruitment, UGA Visitors Center Staff, and Student Gov- ernment Association Freshman Advisor. While at UGA, she Arelis Palacios graduated from Florida State University with was honored as the University of Georgia Homecoming a B.A. in English Literature. She has studied abroad in Italy Queen in 2008, on the Dean’s List from 2006-2009, and an and lived New Zealand, with Bunac and the Global Volun- Alpha Omicron Pi Ruby Scholar. In her spare time, she en- teers Network. She was most recently employed in Miami- joys scrapbooking and skydiving. Dade County Public Schools as an English, Leadership, Jour- nalism and Yearbook Teacher; in which she was named Amanda Starr has an assistantship in the Dean of Students "Rookie Teacher of the Year." She now holds a Marketing Department. She graduated from the University of North Graduate Assistantship with International Programs. Dakota with a B.S. in Biology. While there, she was the Presi- dent of Delta Delta Delta, and a Student Ambassador. She Titus Queen is employed full-time as the Assistant Director was honored with the Student Leadership Award in 2006. of Facilities with FSU Athletics. Titus earned a B.A. in His- Amanda loves the outdoors, reading, and cooking. tory and English from the University of Mississippi. While there, he was on the Chancellor’s List, and involved in the M- Tyler Steffy works with Union Productions in his assistant- Club (Letterman Club). He also served as a graduate assistant ship. Tyler graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with with the Ole Miss Baseball team from 2003-2005. When not a B.A. in Secondary Education: History. While there, Tyler running events for FSU Athletics, Titus enjoys traveling with was the University Program Council Chair, Intramural Super- his wife Robin, wrestling with his two chocolate labs, doing visor, Phi Kappa Alpha Sports Captain, and the Alumni Co- volunteer work for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, cheering ordinator for Phi Kappa Alpha. In his free time, Tyler enjoys on the Bears, Rebels, and ‘Noles, and waiting until next year sports and world travels. with the Chicago Cubs. Jessica Stein holds an assistantship with Advisor Training Preston Reilly works with Assessment and Training in the and Development. She graduated from the University of Wis- Oglesby Union Administration Office for his assistantship. consin-Milwaukee with a B.S. in American Sign Language He recently graduated from Bowling Green State University Studies, and a B.S. in Psychology. While at UW-Milwaukee, with a B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology. While she was the Student Program Manager of the First Year Cen- at BG, he was the USG Assistant Vice President, Vice Presi- ter, New Freshman Orientation Leader, and a Resident Assis- dent of Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity, the Vice President of tant. She was honored with the Laurent Clerc ASL Award. Student Alumni Connection, and served on the Executive Jessica enjoys playing the piano and tuba, reading, and playing Board for Dance Marathon. He was also honored with the volleyball and softball. Student Life Award, Homecoming King, and the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. Dave Sullivan (pictured right) works with Advising First in Brendan Richardson has an assistantship with International his assistantship. He graduated Programs. He graduated from Florida State with a B.S. in from the University of Cincin- Sport Management, and a M.A. in International Affairs. While nati with a B.S. in Organiza- at FSU, he was a Resident Assistant and a Graduate Coun- tional Leadership. While there, selor in London. he served as the Vice President and President of the Inter- Christina Schaefer holds an assis- Fraternity Council, the Presi- tantship in the College of Engi- dent of Cincinnatus Service neering Assistant Dean’s Office. Honorary, and an Orientation She graduated in 2007 from FSU Leader. He was part of the with a B.S. in Communication. Homecoming Court, named Greek Man of the Year in Bailey Simpson (pictured right) has 2006, and was a Mr. Bearcat Finalist (awarded to the top an assistantship with Dance Mara- graduating male on campus). Dave enjoys swimming, biking, thon. She graduated from the and karaoke. He advises the Delta Phi chapter of Delta Tau University of Georgia with a B.A. Delta at FSU. He is also an avid Cincinnati Bengals, Reds, and Bearcats fan.

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Dinner Dialogue with Faculty: Dr. Jon Dalton

By Kate Hogan, master’s student Dr. Dalton’s reading began with the assassination of Dr. Mar- On Friday, September 18, 2009, the tin Luther King Jr., and its effects on students in college. He de- Dinner Dialogues series began for the scribed the protests and vigils that followed. As a young adminis- 2009-2010 academic year. Higher educa- trator, Dr. Dalton was connected to the students who were riot- tion master’s and doctoral students and ing, and often felt caught in between the students and the admini- their guests gathered around Dr. Jon C. stration. Even then, students held him in high regard; he was Dalton. Dr. Dalton was introduced to the even able to persuaded students to hold their sit-in protests in a group by Dr. Pam Crosby, an instructor in different building. the Higher Education program as well as Dr. Dalton discussed the issues of today, including the reces- Dr. Dalton’s colleague as the co-editor of sion and its effects on students and the general population. He the Journal of College and Character. Her proposed that we help students connect and engage to the introductions included Jon Dalton “fun facts,” which amazed broader issues of the world, and encouraged international travel the attendees. Did you know that Dr. Dalton plays the piano, to see firsthand the problems facing other countries besides our guitar, and mandolin?! own. Dr. Dalton understands students well. On this particular Friday It is obvious that Dr. Dalton has reflections and experiences evening, we were lucky enough to hear Dr. Dalton’s thoughts that would entertain our minds for days. Hearing the wisdom and about students, past and present. Dr. Dalton captivated his audi- insight that a young student affairs professional penned in his ence with readings from his personal journal. Dr. Dalton shared private journal in 1968 made us even more impressed by Dr. Dal- his experiences from the late 1960s, during what he described as ton than before. We even discovered he makes his own pasta and a “tumultuous time” for college-aged students. sausage, and is a marathon runner! Student Experience: UWI Exchange Program in Jamaica By Kellie Gerbers, master’s student the talent presentations demonstrated some issue pertaining to This summer, I completed an internship at the University of race/gender/equality/national pride--it was extremely interesting. the West Indies in Mona, Jamaica. The internship is part of a My experience in Jamaica has made me more sensitive to the longstanding partnership between the Division of Student types of feelings that minority students might feel when they Affairs at FSU and the Office of Student Services and Devel- come to schools that are predominately white. opment at UWI. For the past 14 years, students and staff ...UWI Mona is in the very early stages of building a Univer- have participated in a cultural exchange program to interact sity-wide program that competes nationally and internationally. with the campus community, engage in student programs and Ms. Jackson currently oversees the recreational and competitive activities, and learn about the cultural history and influences. sport programs at the University, and she operates with a staff of Alone with no phone and scarce internet access, I spent 4… I was able to review and edit documents regarding athletic much of my time reflecting on my experience through a jour- scholarship criteria, management/governance, sponsorship/grant nal. The following passages are taken as excerpts from my applications, and the 5-year strategic plan. Ms. Jackson is truly journal. I hope you enjoy them. building this program from the ground up... This is one of those ...The UWI Mona campus is nestled in a valley between two once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that make you stop and say (for mountain ranges, one of which is the Blue Mountains. UWI lack of better words), “Wow…this is SO COOL!” Mona is the premier institution of higher education in the ...My last week at UWI was a great close to a very memorable Caribbean. Summer school is in session but there aren't many international experience. We went to Liberty Hall, home to the students roaming around campus. I'm staying in Rex Nettle- legacy of Marcus Garvey, Jamaica's first national hero. ford Hall, the largest of the Halls of Residence. ...I am so glad I took advantage of this internship opportunity. ...I sat in on a class with the Higher Education master’s stu- The only thing that would have dents. Dr. Reynolds was teaching student development the- made the experience better was if I ory. The students wanted to hear about my experience in stu- had traveled with another class- dent affairs, my interest in higher education, and popular re- mate. I also could have done with- search interests among members of my cohort. out the Tropical Island Man Eat- …Michelle invited me to join her and several members of her ing Death Bugs. This was a phe- family at the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen pageant--which is nomenal experience--totally worth apparently a HUGE deal in the country. Women representing it! I will miss my new friends and every parish in the country vie for the title of Queen. All of cherish my memories!

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Research Roundtable Series Begins

By Mackenzie Streit, doctoral student The Research Roundtable Joseph Beckham spoke on “Constitutionally Protected Series is intended to provide Speech in the Public College and University: Faculty a discussion forum for Freedom, Student Advocacy, and the Opinion Privi- higher education faculty and lege,” and Ms. Kasey Price discussed “Undergraduate students to share research Women in STEM: Does Participation In STEM Extra- interests and to provide curricular Programs Enhance Success Among Stu- feedback and support. Each dents?” Roundtable includes two 15 The second roundtable was held minute presentations, one on Thursday, October 8. Dr. by a faculty member and Shouping Hu discussed “What one by a graduate student, Matters to College Graduates' followed by discussion. This Early Career Earnings: The Role of is a “bring you own” Student Engagement,” and Ms. brownbag lunch with the Monoka Venters spoke on “The Hardee Center providing Federal Role in Assisting Low- drinks and chocolate chip cookies. Income Students to Prepare for The inaugural research roundtable was held on and Enroll in College.” Thursday, September 10, in the Stone building. Dr.

Higher Education Student Association Welcomes New Members

By Kasey Price, doctoral candidate proud to send representatives to the faculty meetings The Higher Education Student Association (HESA) and represent all higher education students to the larger is a student organization composed of Higher Educa- College of Education. tion students that meets on a regular basis to provide New officers were voted into new HESA positions in students a way to stay abreast of important events the Spring 2009 semester. Andy Mauk, third year, is the within the department. Formerly known as SAC, new doctoral chair; Kellie Gerbers, second year, is the HESA is also responsible for special events during the new master’s chair; Mackenzie Streit, second year doc- year including: new student orientation, visiting day toral, is the administrative chair; Tom Fritz, second year luncheons, the publication of The Lead, and special master’s, is the Visiting Days chair; Mark Green, second Professional Development seminars. We encourage year master’s, is the social chair; Rod Kelly, second year current students to donate $50 towards HESA activi- master’s, is the professional development chair; Kasey ties, recruitment, and program development. HESA is Price, doctoral candidate, is the publications chair. First year students, Ted Stratton (doctoral) and Julie Neisler (master’s) were voted first-year chairs earlier this semester. HESA is advised by Dr. Robert Schwartz. You can now join our HESA at FSU group on Facebook and on Twitter @HESAatFSU or visit us online at: http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/hardee/HESA/index.html.

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A Truly Authentic Life: FSU mourns distinguished Education Philosophy professor

By Jenne Vermes, doctoral student foundations of education. He came to his free time on the fields with his Originally published in the FSView on FSU shortly after in pursuit of a Ph.D. friends. September 14, 2009 in the History and Philosophy of Educa- He had many passions, and he spent tion. He was one of the most knowl- his time pursuing all of them. Aside from “I surely learned more from him than he from me edgeable Heidegger scholars of the cen- his research and sports, he was also a from our first meeting to our last.” tury. “Mickey Dwyer was a philosopher collector. He was known in Tallahassee, of education of considerable intelligence Thomasville and Havana for his exten- – Dr. Emanuel Shargel and insight,” says FSU Associate Profes- sive knowledge in antiques and collec- Dr. Mickey Dwyer was an esteemed sor, Dr. Jeffrey Milligan. “But perhaps tor’s items. Many of his finds could be professor at FSU as well as a cherished more importantly, he was the most gen- purchased in a small antique shop in Ha- member of the local community. During erous colleague and teacher I have ever vana as well as in online marketplaces. the summer of 2009, Dr. Dwyer was met.” His most precious finds, however, he diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. He After receiving his Doctorate from kept for himself. These included rare spent his last few months with friends FSU, he began teaching for the Univer- stamp and coin collections as well as and family, as well as his beloved cat, sity as an adjunct professor in the Col- exceptional Star Trek memorabilia and Fyodor, in Tallahassee before making lege of Education, where he taught vari- books. the difficult trip north to spend time ous courses at undergraduate and gradu- His friends and family appreciated his with his family. He passed away August ate levels. His favorites were special top- rare intelligence, and he could often be 24, 2009 in the home and care of his ics courses in which he could deeply found giving impromptu or casual lec- family in Kingston, Pa. involve his students in the educational tures on various philosophers at local An alumnus of FSU, Dr. Mickey philosophies he believed in himself, such coffee shops around town. He took it Dwyer’s main focus of research was on as those of Martin Heidegger, Thomas upon himself to teach some of his dedi- Martin Heidegger and his perspective on Jefferson and Aristotle. He was a mem- cated students on a personal level, acting ontology, or the nature of being. He ber of the Philosophy of Education So- as a mentor to them as well as a friend as believed in the importance of early edu- ciety, attending and presenting various they worked toward their degrees in edu- cation as a means of teaching people to papers on the philosophies of Heideg- cation and philosophy. After learning of live “authentically” and learn through ger, Husserl and epistemology and phe- his diagnosis, he began a series of re- logic and reason rather than tradition. nomenology at annual conferences. corded lectures with his former profes- The intricacies and meanings behind the As a teacher, he stressed critical sor and students, hoping to preserve his philosophies of Martin Heidegger are thought and discussion in his classes. knowledge so that his students and their complex and important, and Dr. Dwyer His students loved him immensely as a students may learn from him in the many was intent on studying and sharing these teacher and mentor, some even took his years to come. His passion was educa- ideas with his students and fellow educa- classes multiple times and sometimes for tion, and up until his final days, he was a tors. “His love for philosophy was no credit. “With respect to his students, teacher. “Mickey Dwyer was the smart- strong, he was an outstanding inter- Mickey was at once a detective, assassin, est graduate student I have ever met,” preter of Heidegger, and he was inter- and therapist,” says FSU doctoral candi- says Shargel. “I surely learned more from ested in transferring his ideas into educa- date Haroldo Fontaine. “He would turn him than he from me from our first tional practice,” says his former major up invalid arguments, annihilate them, meeting to our last.” professor at FSU, Dr. Emanuel Shargel. and then devote himself to heal their To his family, friends, students and “He was also a gifted teacher, able to authors from the ravages of ignorance.” colleagues, he will always be a valued explain complex ideas to some very sim- Dr. Dwyer had many hobbies that teacher, a gifted philosopher, and a treas- ple minds as well as to his colleagues.” kept him involved with the University as ured friend. He is survived by the His interests spanned the academic well as locally in Tallahassee. He was a memories of his friends and the future spectrum ranging from neurology and seasoned ultimate Frisbee player, and he contributions of his students to the field physics to the philosophy of education. spent many semesters assisting the of education. He stayed devoted to his He began his educational career at Clark coaches with FSU’s intramural team as philosophical inquiry to the very end, University in Massachusetts, studying well as running various pick-up games and his work in education may someday toward a Bachelor of Arts Degree in around Tallahassee. In earlier years, he have significant positive influence on the physics. He then went on to achieve a worked as a coach for multiple team world. Dr. Mickey Dwyer may very well Master of Arts degree from the Univer- sports including ultimate Frisbee and be a name studied by philosophy, history sity of Wyoming where he focused his volleyball. He was passionate about the and education classes in the next hun- work on Thomas Jefferson and the sports he played, and he spent much of dred years.

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