www.coe.wayne.edu THIS ISSUE ALSO INCLUDES … The Student Educator Information for College of Education Students, Prospective Students and Alumni an annual publication of the WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION and COE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION www.coe.wayne.edu PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, 2011 Administrative Changes in 2010 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been appointed the next Dean of the College of Education. In his written statement he indicated ALMANAC... that Dr. Shields has “the necessary experience and leadership skills to make certain that the College of The Deanery of the College Education prospers during these difficult times in higher of Education: 1881-2010 education.” The Provost also expressed his “sincere appreciation to Interim Dean Steve Ilmer for his superb ince the founding of the College of Education as leadership during this interim period.” Further, the the Detroit Normal Training Class for Teachers Board of Governors on January 19, 2011 appointed Sin 1881 to the present day, eighteen individuals Allan Gilmour as the 11th president of Wayne State have held the head position as principal or dean, in University, removing the “interim” from his title. an interim or permanent capacity. Paula C. Wood, Ph.D., who retired from the deanship in August 2010 Steven Ilmer Named Interim Dean to return to faculty status, is the college’s second Steven Ilmer, Ph.D., who has served as Associate Dean longest-tenured dean, having spent nearly 20 years of Research in the College of Education since 1991, was in that role. Only Dean Waldo Lessenger (1931-1955) appointed by Provost Barrett, before she stepped down served as dean longer than Dean Wood. Steven Ilmer, Ph.D., Interim Dean from that position, to serve as Interim Dean effective August You can read about Dr. Wood’s deanship on the 19, 2010. Before his appointment as Associate Dean for back cover. And, read about other changes in assistant ignificant changes in administrative positions Research and Professor of Education, Dr. Ilmer served as and associate dean positions on this page as well as occurred at Wayne State University in 2010: Allan the founding chair of the Department of Counseling and on page 27. SD. Gilmour, retired Ford Motor Company executive, Special Education in the College of Education, Health In 2010 several changes in the college’s deanship became Interim President replacing Dr. Jay Noren; and and Human Services at Central Michigan University, and positions have occurred (from assistant, to associate, Dr. Ronald Brown, former Dean of Health Professions at coordinator of the graduate program in special education to interim and permanent). Thus, it seems appropriate Temple University, replaced Dr. Nancy Barrett as Senior Vice in the Department of Advanced Studies for the School of to highlight past deans, so the ALMANAC item in this President and Provost. Education at California State University-Fresno. He also issue of The Educator is devoted to identifying all of For the College of Education, a search to replace Paula held faculty positions at both of those institutions as well the former deans (or principals, as the case may be) of C. Wood, Ph.D. as dean commenced in the summer of as in the special education program for the Department of the Wayne State University College of Education. They 2010. An academic search firm was hired by the university Psychoeducational Studies at the University of Minnesota. are, in chronological order: and a search committee comprised of COE and other WSU Additionally, Dr. Ilmer taught special education at public faculty, chaired by Sandra Yee, Dean of University Libraries, schools in Illinois for several years prior to beginning his Amanda Parker Funnelle, Founding Principal, undertook the task of identifying potential candidates for higher education teaching and administrative roles. Detroit Normal Training Class, 1881-1886 the College of Education deanship. NOTE: At press time, Ilmer received his Ph.D. in special education from the Harriet M. Scott, Principal, Detroit Normal Training Provost Brown announced that Dr. Carolyn Shields, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; his master’s in special School, 1886-1899 professor of Educational Organization and Leadership education from Northeastern Illinois University-Chicago; and Oliver G. Frederick, Principal, Washington Normal a bachelor’s degree in special education and elementary School, 1899-1901 education from the University of Illinois-Chicago. His major Charles L. Spain, Silver Anniversary Dean, Principal, research interests involve special education and urban Washington Normal School, 1901-1908 school reform. John F. Thomas, Principal, Martindale Normal Training School, 1908-1921 Sharon Field-Hoffman Stuart A. Courtis, Dean, Detroit Teachers College, Appointed Acting Associate 1921-1925 Dean for Research Warren E. Bow, Dean, Teachers College, 1926-1930 The Educator is published by the Wayne State University To fill the position in the Wilford L. Coffey, Acting Dean, Teachers College, College of Education and the College of Education Alumni Association. college that was vacated when 1930-1931 Photographic credits: Rick Bielaczyc, M.J. Murawkwa, Monica Tracey, Susan LaGrois, Bob Pettapiece, Mary Waker, Cam Liebold Dr. Ilmer was appointed to serve Waldo E. Lessenger, Golden Anniversary Dean, Design: Ignite Creative as interim dean, Sharon Field- College of Education, 1931-1955; in 1933 Dean Wayne State University is an equal Hoffman, Ed.D. was appointed Lessenger oversaw the transition of the Teachers College opportunity/affirmative action employer. Published February, 2011 by Dr. Ilmer to be the Acting into the College of Education Associate Dean for Research. Robert M. Magee, Diamond Anniversary Dean and MEMBERS OF THE WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS Field-Hoffman is dividing her Acting Dean, 1955-1956 Tina Abbott, Chair Paul E. Massaron Sharon Field-Hoffman, Ed.D., time between work as associate Francis C. Rosecrance, Dean, 1956-1964 Debbie Dingell, Vice Chair Annetta Miller Acting Associate Dean for Research dean and her faculty position as J. Wilmer Menge, Dean, 1964-1973 Eugene Driker Gary S. Pollard clinical professor in the college’s John W. Childs, Acting Dean, 1973-1974 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program and J. Edward Simpkins, Centennial Dean, 1981; Dean, Diane L. Dunaskiss Allan Gilmour, Ex Officio, President, co-director of the Center for Self-Determination and 1974-1986 Danialle Karmanos Wayne State University Transition. In her role as associate dean, Dr. Field-Hoffman is Joseph Sales, Interim Dean, 1986-1987 providing support to individual faculty and to faculty grant Donna Evans, Dean, 1987-1991 development teams seeking new and continuing external Paula C. Wood, Interim Dean, College of Education, inside every issue funding, promoting funding for interdisciplinary research 1991-1993; Quasquicentennial (125th anniversary) projects, and representing the COE on research and grant Dean, 2007; Dean, 1993-2010 1 ALMANAC funding issues to the university and external agencies. Steven Ilmer, Interim Dean, College of Education, Dr. Field-Hoffman is a nationally-recognized leader and 2010-present 14 College Happenings researcher in the field of self-determination for persons with Pictures of all of the former College of Education 6-7, Focus on disabilities. She earned her doctorate from the University of deans can be viewed in the Hall of Deans located 24-25 Faculty & Staff Washington; and prior to coming to the COE in 1993 as an on the first floor, south corridor, of the Education associate professor (research), she was an assistant professor Building. On December 20, 2010 former Dean Paula 12-13 Student & Alumni (research) in the Department of Education at the University Wood’s picture joined the college’s Hall of Deans (see Highlights of Washington. n page 26). n 15-19 The Student Educator Resea PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, 2011 www.coe.wayne.edu Efforts to Enhance Learning and Promote R Connection with Students C the coursework. Additionally, program areas H Some examples throughout the college are from this past employing innovative teaching Education , T year are noted in methods and styles that reflect Technology this issue of The current trends in teaching, such Educator. Many as online lessons and lessons via Center Activities COE Visual Arts/Art Therapy program faculty, staff, students and of the activities I-Chat, Skype, podcasts, and the E alumni gather for June 2010 reunion. keep current and use of cutting-edge practices and A hands-on workshop, offered by Bill Duff former students technologies. Students pursuing of Apple Computer, on how to create AC College of Education (COE) connected to the university, their their higher education goals, many podcasts was offered by the COE Education faculty impart learning and stay professors and fellow classmates, of whom are working full-time, Technology Center (ETC) on June 7, 2010. connected to students through and also provide opportunities are benefitting from this trend Participants learned how to create and various means inside and outside for faculty to stay engaged with toward offering flexible courses publish their own podcasts. A brainstorming H of the classrooms and laboratories students and colleagues. For and programs that fit their busy session was held following the workshop. on the Wayne State campus. example, the college’s Visual schedules. n This workshop – which was available to I Class projects beyond the Arts/Art Therapy program held a a limited