Western Kentucky University TopSCHOLAR® College of Education and Behavioral Sciences College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Publications Spring 2014 CEBS Magazine, The olC lege of Education and Behavioral Sciences at WKU, Spring 2014 Charles S. Evans, Dean Western Kentucky University Pam Pierce, Editor-in-Chief Western Kentucky University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cebs_pubs Part of the Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Educational Methods Commons, International and Comparative Education Commons, and the Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons Recommended Citation Evans, Dean, Charles S. and Pierce, Editor-in-Chief, Pam, "CEBS Magazine, The oC llege of Education and Behavioral Sciences at WKU, Spring 2014" (2014). College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Publications. Paper 20. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cebs_pubs/20 This Magazine is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Publications by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact [email protected]. MAGAZINE SPRING / SUMMER THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES CEBS 2014 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Empowering Individuals to Lead and Serve our Dynamic World Message from the Dean During the past academic year, students and faculty study with a focus on the applied fields in the disci- in the college have been engaged in numerous ex- pline of Psychology. They are also developing a new periences supporting our mission of “Empowering graduate level program for individuals in the fields individuals to lead and serve our dynamic world,” of clinical and school psychology and are delivering and it is a pleasure to share some of their experiences more courses in an on-line format. All of these efforts in this issue of the CEBS Magazine. Through com- are designed to address student needs and at the ments shared by students and faculty, it is gratifying same time address the increased demand for gradu- to know the impact these experiences are having on ates in the applied fields of Psychology. Cadets in our individuals across the college. For many individuals, ROTC program continue to excel in their knowledge these experiences are life changing. As a College, and skills related to serving as leaders in the military we are committed to providing opportunities that and in the global community. Our undergraduate will allow faculty to grow professionally and enable and graduate students are developing/acquiring the students to achieve their career goals in settings that knowledge and skills necessary to lead and serve oth- are increasingly diverse. Some of the faculty and ers in our dynamic world. students have engaged in experiences that replicate In addition to providing quality academic pro- historical events and others have participated in grams, faculty and staff have been engaged in pro- cultural settings that not only provide unique learn- viding experiences for students that will help them ing experiences but also challenge the individual to develop their skills in the areas of leadership, inter- stretch her/his knowledge base and skill set. personal relationships, decision making, and others The success of each of our students, along with within the broad category of “soft skills.” This past our alumni, is built on strong academic preparation spring an opportunity to participate in an Alumni and development of “soft skills” that are increas- Association sponsored “Dinner with 10 Toppers: A ingly important as individuals compete in workplace Business Etiquette Dinner” was made available to environments characterized by greater diversity upperclassmen. Students from CEBS were most ap- and more global in nature. We are revising exist- preciative of the opportunity and expressed the value ing programs and creating new programs to help of acquiring skills that will help them in their chosen ensure that individuals are prepared for careers that careers. Likewise, our Student Ambassadors were are characterized by change. Our school counseling engaged in a mentoring initiative with 16 students program has been significantly revised over the past this past year and they will be paired with students several years to ensure that graduates are appropri- in an entry level course this coming academic year. ately prepared for the schools of the 21st Century and The opportunity for students to develop positive and we are currently reviewing our Educational Admin- reciprocal relations with others and being engaged istration programs to strengthen the knowledge base in varied experiences increases the chances of them and skills of leaders in school settings. Discussions staying in college and ultimately achieving their are underway on campus and with P-12 partners to career goals. transform our teacher education program to better As alumni and friends of CEBS, your support of prepare teachers for the ever-increasing demands of our students and the programs and experiences pro- today’s classroom and to positively impact student vided by our faculty and staff is greatly appreciated learning. Faculty members in the Department of and continues to make a difference in the success of Psychology are reaching out to students in new ways our students. and have revised the undergraduate program of Sam Evans, Dean Contents 2 In the Spotlight: Military Science 4 Global Leadership: Hendrix Brakefield From the Amazon to Machu Picchu Reflections on Iquitos Reflections on the Amazon Rainforest Doctoral Students Embrace the World Honorary Alumna: Heike Armbrust International Student Teaching: Professional, Cultural, and Character Impact 16 Student News 21 Explore the Core 22 Departmental News 28 2014 CEBS Retirees 29 Publications & Presentations: 2014 30 Alumni News 33 Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame 34 2013 Friends of CEBS CEBS MAGAZINE THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES SPRING / SUMMER 2014 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF COPY EDITORS PHOTOGRAPHERS ART DIRECTOR Pam Pierce Whitney Hall Clinton Lewis Pam Pierce Office of Teacher Services Tammy Spinks Bryan Lemon Office of the Dean About the Covers: Front Cover - WKU ROTC Cadre and Cadets step out as they begin the 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March. Carrying the WKU guidon is CDT Haun. From left to right behind the guidon: MAJ Walters, CDT McRoy, and CDT Schuknecht. (Photo by SFC Black) Back Cover - 2014 Mary E. Hensley Lecture Series CEBS Magazine is published semiannually for individuals interested in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Western Kentucky University. Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. Bowling Green, KY 42101 Western Kentucky University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education and upon request provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. www.wku.edu/eoo. ©Western Kentucky University 2014. www.wku.edu/cebs In the Spotlight Military Science Marching in Honor Bataan Memorial Death March On April 9, 1942, Japanese ing a to-do box. He and some Sgt. Black’s ROTC Cadets also forces captured 70,000 service friends had heard about Bataan but honored their own—the men of men and women after the Battle had never gotten around to doing the Kentucky National Guard 38th of Bataan during World War II. it–until last year. Tank Company, known as the With very little to eat or drink, “I was expecting something Harrodsburg Heroes, who were the prisoners of war were part of tough, something I could check also captured and forced into the the Bataan Death March–a forced off my bucket list–an event I could Bataan Death March. Of the 67 march through 70 miles of Philip- do,” Black said. “Then when we Kentucky tankers captured, only pine jungle. got there it wasn’t just a military 37 made it home. Today that com- This year marks the 25th an- event, it was a community event pany is part of the 103rd Brigade niversary of the Bataan Memorial and there were a lot of people from Support Battalion, 138th Fires Death March–a marathon–held in all over the U.S. and the world Brigade. White Sands, NM, to honor those there. And there were a number of “Last year I did the marathon men and women, and was held the Bataan survivors–those who are for myself, but this year I knew weekend of March 21-23, 2014. left, and there aren’t many of them more,” Black added. “This year Of the 1,816 New Mexico Na- now. It’s just a powerful experi- I represented Western Kentucky tional Guard troops captured–most ence to go through.” University and the Kentucky were with the 200th Coastal Artil- In meeting the survivors and National Guard, which has a deep lery Regiment–only 987 survived. hearing of their experiences, Black history with Bataan too. So, taking Led by ROTC Military Instruc- said some of the things they talked these [guardsman] and their past tor Sergeant First Class (SFC) about were the hardships, and how with us–it’s huge to be represent- Andrew Black, Cadets Cunning- some guards were compassionate ing their memory.” ham, Drexler, Haun, McRoy, and and some were brutal. But they The WKU Cadre and Cadets Schuknecht, began training in Jan- also talked about the bond. demonstrated their mettle by uary to insure they would be ready “They [the survivors] talk finishing the grueling 26.2 mile to walk that marathon distance about drawing power from each Bataan Death March on March 23, in deep sand and with rucksacks other, because if they had been 2014. weighing at least 35 pounds. alone they couldn’t have survived “I personally find it to be a great Bataan by themselves,” Black said. challenge and an honor to par- “And that’s what I want the Ca- ticipate [in the march] and to pay dets to learn. The lesson from their After a 22-hour trip to New Mexico, the homage to the Soldiers that sacri- talks is that no matter how good WKU ROTC Cadre and Cadets stretch ficed so much,” Black said.