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The Wooster Voiee VOL CXXIII, ISSUE III A STUDENT PUBLICATION SINCE 1 883 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 "Ijust want to live hdppily ever after, every now and then" Jimmy Buffett Cuban experience the focus of first Faculty at Large Anthony DominguezDominquez werewprp about theirthpir triptrin and thetrip opnrw I "v,, Staff Writer portunity to present their hndings. The lecture, which was held On Tuesday, Sept. 14, faculty in Lean Lecture Hall in Wishart, members from all disciplines gath- commenced with a few words from ered for what was the College of President Cornwell, jokingly pro- Wooster's first Faculty at Large lec- claiming how great it was to see ture of the year. The lecture featured 'independent minds' traveling to- a thought provoking presentation by gether. He was quick to elaborate : (,i the Hales Fund Faculty Travel Ex- on the value of interdisciplinary perience in light of their ten-da- y ex- field study, calling itv "a tremen- ploratory trip to Havana, Cuba this dously powerful learning tool." past summer. While in Cuba (the fac- Heather Fitz Gibbons, Dean for ulty members investigated questions Faculty Development and profes- regarding poverty and literacy rate, sor of sociology and anthropology, along with child and community de- followed President Cornwell out- velopment in urban and rural areas. lining what made Cuba such and In its fourth year of existence, interesting choice for this year's the Hales Study Fund started as a trip in relation to the research ques- reading groujitfach fall and con- tion. He remarked first Cuba has cludes with a trip abroad follow- nearly a 100 percent literacy rate, ing the end of the academic year. and, the faculty group wanted to This year the grqup was composed examine these issues in a differ- of .nine Wooster professors and ent economic system than our own. faculty members from a variety As the presentation continued, of different departments, includ- the faculty members took turns ing Matthew Broda, Joan Furey, summarizing different aspects of Heather Fitz Gibbon, Bill Macau-le- y, their research. While investigating Beth Ann Muellner, Direc- the topic of community develop- tor Rikki Palmer, Alison Schmidt, ment, the group visited a compre- James Warner, and Megan Wereley. hensive workshop for neighborhood President Cornwell speaks addresses the attendees at the first Faculty at Large lecture the Throughout year they change, learning just how effective which discussed the group which traveled to Cuba sponsored by the Hales Study Fund. formed the question reflecting this a collaboration of professionals can year's theme and founding their be at the grassroots level in man- During their trip, the group visited schools, various neighborhoods, a teacher's union, investigation: what types of com- dating the needs of a community. and a medical school (Photo by Mara Bartlett). munities nurture the development Warner presented one of the more of a child's well-bei- ng and provide interesting aspects of the lecture, strong educational systems? commenting on the stunning differ- arts and education. In Havana, mu- prepare a child for integration into which Cuba occupies in its political, vis- . During their trip, the group ence in Cuba's GDP and Human De- sicians and artists committed to a global economy? Macauley con- societal, and economic structure. ited schools, neighborhood organi- velopment Index (44), compared carrying on the cultural tradition cluded by describing the national Navigating the questions of the U.S. zations, a teacher's union, a medical to the United States (-- 4). Continu- of Cuba were abundant, often striv- literacy campaign following the Embargo and the continued social school, urban and rural communi- ing with discussion of the economy, ing to sell their work. During the Cuban revolution, a program where revolution, they saw both positive ties, and the famous literary and the faculty as a whole made sure visits to various schools, the values younger students actually taught and negative aspects of Cuban life art museum of Casa de Las Ameri- to point out the difference in mon- of a universal education system older generations. Through all as- in relation to community and child cas. Their time was also well spent etary systems for tourists com- were apparent, preparing children pects of ;the lecture, it was appar- development. Put best by Fitz Gib- soaking up the historical and com- pared to Cubans, as government for meeting societal objectives and ent the impact that an almost per- bons, "We cannot say that based on plex vibes or 'ondas' that old Ha- subsidized social programs rely on continuing the revolution. How- fect literacy rate has on a country. our brief visit that we understand vana has to offer. It rapidly became the higher priced items for visitors. ever, with further investigation the However, the faculty was clear or know Cuba, but we certainly evident just how excited the faculty The focus then shifted to the question arose: can this education to point out the ambiguous space have more informed questions." Communication week to showcase esteemed alumni they do in their current jobs, tell intellect and, more importantly, Phi Beta Kappa and awarded the them how they got there, talk about in myself," Kates told the College. Ohio Speech-Language-Hear- ing how their experience at the Col- After her time at Wooster Kates Association Outstanding Under- lege has influenced their career wertt on to earn her Master's de- graduate Student as well as the Na- paths and offer advice to students." gree in Communication from tional Communication Association Experience is something that Wake Forest University. While Stephen A. Smith Award for Best both Kates and Bibler have a great there, Kates switched gears be- Student Authored Research Paper. deal of under their belts, boast- coming more interested in the Interested in continuing her ing successful careers which organizational side of business. education in speech, language and are in many ways attributed to After finishing her education hearing disorders Bibler went on to their time spent at the College. Kates pursued a career in marketing pursue her Doctor of Audiology de- Kates, a native to the Wooster and communication securing her gree from the Northeast Ohio Au.D. community, was unsure of her fu- first position at MCI WorldCom in Consortium (NOAC). NOAC is a ture when she : Atlanta. After joint program between Kent State graduated high two years with University, University of Akron school tak-- "The purpose Of the MCI Kates left and the Cleveland Clinic. Before ing a year and f()rum tQ her position to receiving her degree in Aug. 2008 is for award a half off and , n ta'te UP another, Bibler was awarded another waiting tables Hier StUClentS talk tO as Customer from the Ohio Speech-Language-Hear- ing until she decided current Students about Relations man- - Association for being an Outstanding Graduate Student. what they dp in their After graduation Bibler be- :SPtsue. Eventually Current jobs" TlhAFLAC that gan working for the Cleveland Kates decided Kates' career re- - Clinic as a Cochlear Implant Au- The College of ally t00! flight. diologist where she remains today. m . nr t Wooster was the Margaret WICK She landed in her According to her resume her path she would Professor of Communication curr,entr psitio" clinical interests include "audiologic tread down. as Chief of Staff. evaluation of pediatric population, "I still wasn't " Kates told hearing aid and assistive listen- College of Wooster Alumnus, Angela (Massonh Kates '97. certain about college, but because the College that as Chief of Staff, ing device fittings with pediatric Kates is Chief of Staff at American Family Life Assurance I grew up in Wooster, there was a "my job is to gather information and adult population, evaluation Company. The other speaker, Dr. Rachel Bibler '04 is an manageable amount of uncertainty and offer advice to assist in the decis- and assessment of individuals who audiologist at the Cleveland Clinic (Photo courtesy OPI). here. Once I got to the College, it ion-making process, I serve as a are cochlear implant candidates felt just right," Kates comment- sounding board tor our president, or who have a cochlear implant, ed in the College's press release. Paul Amos, and a proxy for deci- and auditory-base- d therapy with Angela (Massoni) Kates '97, Chief Taking off quickly, Kate earned sions that can be made at this level." children who have hearing loss." Madelyn Halstead of Staff at American Family Life her degree in three and a half years Bibler, a more recent gradu- Both speakers are sure to serve as Editor In Chief Assurance Company (AFLAC) and graduating with a degree in Com- ate of the College boasts an im- examples for students as to just how Dr. Rachel Bibler '04, Cochlear Im- munication Studies. "There was a pressive list of academic accom- important a Wooster degree can be Next week will mark the begin- plant Audiologist at the Cleveland time in my life when I never could plishments during her time at and Wick believes that Communica- ning of the annual Communication Clinic.