Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU 2007-2008, Volume 32 Grand Valley Forum, 1976- 2-11-2008 Grand Valley Forum, volume 032, number 27, February 11, 2008 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/forum32 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Grand Valley Forum, volume 032, number 27, February 11, 2008" (2008). 2007-2008, Volume 32. 27. http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/forum32/27 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Grand Valley Forum, 1976- at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2007-2008, Volume 32 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. N 0 0 00 A NEWSLETTER FOR THE GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY Published by News & Information Services ••• New philanthrophy journal launched The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit planning grant to help develop the business Leadership at Grand Valley State University announces a new peer­ plan. reviewed journal for philanthropy, The Foundation Review. Behrens said The Foundation Review will "The field of philanthropy has grown increasingly professionalized over be a quarterly journal, with each year the past 20 years," said Kathy Agard, executive director of the Johnson emphasizing an overall theme and each Center. "The time is now ripe to take another step in the development issue focused on a particular topic within of the field by launching a journal devoted specifically to improving that theme. The theme for the first year is foundation philanthropy. We believe a peer-reviewed journal can help "community change." The first issue will build the field's knowledge base on both the science and the art of phi­ concentrate on comprehensive community lanthropy." initiatives; publication is slated for late 2008. Joel J. Orosz, founding director of The Grantmaking School and distin­ guished professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Johnson Center, sees "Learning more about what is happen­ Kathy Agard The Foundation Review as "a practical tool for the thoughtful philan­ ing in the arena of social change - what thropist and philanthropic professional. We want this to be the 'journal works and what doesn't - is one of the best ways to improve our effec­ of record' for the field, rigorous and impartial, but accessible in style tiveness," said Jim McHale, Kellogg Foundation senior vice president and written for practitioners." for programs. "There is a real hunger for learning from the experiences of others, yet there have been few mechanisms to promote that exchange The editor-in-chief is Teresa Behrens, the former director of evalua­ of information. In keeping with our mission of encouraging the practical tion for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Behrens is a loaned executive application of knowledge, we welcome the opportunity to support the to Grand Valley, helping launch The Foundation Review. The W.K. launch of this important publication." Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan, has also provided a ···--------------------------- Across Campus Charter school changes "I feel particular sadness about Tri-Valley," Richardson said. "It has operated for 12 years and was the first PSA chartered by Grand Valley. Grand Valley's Office of Charter Schools will recommend that the Board My office has done its best in helping TVA in meeting its challenges, but of Trustees renew the contracts of seven university-chartered public the improvements we have long sought in academic performance have school academies (PSAs). The contracts of two PSAs will expire this not occurred." summer and are not being recommended for renewal. The Grand Valley Charter School office will provide an orderly transi­ The PSAs recommended for renewal are William C. Abney Academy tion to Tri-Valley and Kalamazoo Advantage in the event either school in Grand Rapids; Crossroads Charter Academy in Big Rapids; Oakland reaches an agreement with a different charter authorizer. Performance Academy in Portage; Paragon Charter Academy in Jackson; Warrendale review data is available at www.gvsu.edu/gvnow. Charter Academy in Detroit; West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics in Spring Lake; Byron Center Charter School in Byron Center; and, Arbor Academy in Battle Creek. Grand Valley Board action Mathematics receives recognition on these renewals is expected at the Board's next meeting on February 29, 2008. The Mathematics Department has reaccreditation of both the elementary and secondary mathematics education programs, awarded as National The PSAs whose contracts are set to expire are Tri-Valley Academy Recognition, from the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher in Muskegon Heights, on June 30, 2008; and, Kalamazoo Advantage Education. Academy in Kalamazoo, on August 5, 2008. "Receiving this recognition from NCATE was the result of true team "The Charter School office is grateful to the leadership of Tri-Valley effort in my department," said Ed Aboufadel, Mathematics Department and Kalamazoo Advantage, who have worked diligently to serve their chair. "Nearly all of the faculty participated in some part of the creation, students," said its director, Dr. Ed Richardson. "But the student achieve­ implementation, or analysis of assessments of student work in nearly a ment results do not warrant the continued operation of these schools." dozen of our courses." GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 2 Forum I February 11, 2008 Across Campus Gov. Granholm visits campus "This is another important opportunity for Grand Valley to continue its support of this great community," said Seidman College of Business Dean James Williams. "The university hopes to provide leadership in develop­ ing business, engineering and computing, and energy entrepreneurship skills and innovation necessary to promote alternative and renewable energy opportunities for West Michigan. These kinds of community col­ laborations are critical." The cost of the event is $125 for the first representative from each com­ pany, and $75 each for additional attendees. For more information, contact Norman Christopher, director of the Sustainability Initiative at Grand Valley, at xl 7461 or [email protected]. Information about the summit is available at www.gvsu.edu/energysummit. A/P Staff Award nominations open Gov. Jennifer Granholm with President Thomas J. Haas at WGVU-T\I. She was taping an appearance on Online nominations for Administrative/Professional staff awards are now "West Michigan Week." being accepted for the 2007-2008 academic year. Awards are given annu­ ally to recognize both team and individual accomplishments as selected by Alternative Energy helps local economy a group of peers. A/P employees can be nominated by students, faculty, or staff for six separate award categories. Grand Valley is taking a leadership role in helping West Michigan capital­ ize on the burgeoning alternative and renewable energy business oppor­ Nominations must be submitted by March 3. Awards will be presented to tunities. The university is hosting an Alternative and Renewable Energy selected recipients at the A/P Luncheon scheduled for April 29. For more Summit March 11. information or to submit a nomination, please visit www.gvsu.edu/ap/ awards. All persons submitting a nomination will be entered into a special The focus of the summit is to energize and assist the West Michigan man­ prize drawing. ufacturing community, technology developers, current and future supply chain providers, and executive managers, to fully understand the market Faculty and Staff Campaign continues opportunities of alternative and renewable energy for West Michigan's economy. The Faculty and Staff Campaign hit 33 percent participation with signifi­ cant help from volunteers at the end of 2007. As the campaign continues The event is a collaboration between the Seidman College of Business, the through June 2008, faculty and staff will participate by contributing to Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, and more than 200 scholarships and funds, many which were started by indi­ the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center. Other partners vidual faculty and staff members. For questions, contact your campaign include the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, NextEnergy, volunteer or Jennifer Reynolds, at x16606 or [email protected]. The Right Place, Inc. and the West Michigan Strategic Alliance. ···---------------------------- FORUM Volume 32, Number 27 GVFaces The GVSU Forum is published by the News Tiesha Hogue administrative perspec­ and Information Services Office. The submis­ tive," she said. sion deadline is Tuesday noon. Send publi­ Paralegal, University Counsel cation items to Michele Coffill, editor, c/o Hogue said she's been forum @gvsu.edu. Telephone: 6 I 6-33 1-2221. For Tiesha Hogue, doing legal research comes second spending time visiting Fax: 6 I 6-331-2250. nature. That fact has applications in both her profes­ departments with universi­ Faculty and staff members can find an online sional and personal life. ty attorneys Tom Butcher "Sketches" submission form on the Web at and Patricia Smith "to get www.gvsu.edu/forum. 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