OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY



College of Education

ACADEMIC REPORT FOR 2005-2006

1. 2005-2006 Highlights

a. Programmatic achievements

▪ Initiatives in support of teaching

Adult Education master’s degree program moved to Portland location. To better meet the needs of students, the Adult Education master’s degree program was moved from Chemeketa Community College to the Wilsonville Campus of Clackamas Community College.

Conceptual plan developed for the refurbishment of Ed Hall. In collaboration with Fletcher, Farr, and Ayotte, OSU Facilities, College faculty and staff, and stakeholders developed a conceptual plan for the refurbishment of Ed Hall.

Counseling program collaboration with OSU Counseling and Psychological Services. Continuing collaborative partnership supporting the development of community agency counselors.

Education Double Degree Community and Workplace Settings Emphases. Implemented during 2005-06 with the Department of 4-H Youth Development providing leadership for the Community Emphasis and Department of Adult Education and Higher Education Leadership providing leadership for the Workplace Emphasis.

Education Double Degree K-12 Emphasis Expanded. Low enrollment MAT programs in foreign language education and health education were closed. Correspondingly, preparation for foreign language and health education was made available through the Education Double Degree.

New departmental course prefixes developed for Teacher and Counselor Education (TCE), Adult Education and Higher Education Leadership (AHE), and 4-H Youth Development Education (YDE). All education courses were reviewed, new course prefixes (and in some cases, numbers) were developed. The new departmental course prefixes will be included in the fall 2006 catalog.

Student records database. In collaboration with OSU Business Solutions Group, a database that tracks student information needed for licensure and accreditation was developed and is now available to teacher and counselor education advisors and faculty.

Summer session offerings in Portland at the Wilsonville Center of Clackamas Community College. Development and offering of new summer courses in the Portland area during the 2006 summer session.

Teacher Education Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Cascades Campus. Approved by the OSU Curriculum Council and Faculty Senate, a teacher education MAT program was offered at the Cascades Campus in the summer of 2005.

▪ Major research/scholarship initiatives

Corvallis Counseling Collaborative grant. Doctoral and masters’ counseling education students support counseling for local elementary school students in collaboration with the Corvallis School District and Linn-Benton-Lincoln Education Service District.

NSF Math Partnership grant. The second year of a five-year NSF grant to support work with college students, classroom teachers and administrators in collaboration with the College of Science, PSU, ODE, and Oregon school districts.

Rural Studies Initiative. Study of rural schools collaborations with community organizations and community colleges.

Statewide student leadership center planning. Funded by the Oregon Department of Education

Study of Innovation in Oregon High Schools. In collaboration with E3 funded by the Gates Foundation.

TechNet Symposium featuring the Education Double Degree. Industry sponsored symposium in the Bay Area featuring OSU’s Education Double Degree, the University of Texas UTeach, and California University System CalTeach programs.

Western Center, Oregon Department of Education Community College and Workforce Development contract. Professional development in support of community college adult basic education faculty and administrators.

▪ Major outreach/engagement initiatives

4-H Wildlife Stewards program growth. Reaches over 12,000 Oregon youth, providing hands-on science activities in outdoor habitats at schools.

Collaboration with the George Lucas Foundation. Exchange of visits to Corvallis and Skywalker Ranch with Milton Chen, Executive Director of the George Lucas Foundation.

Grassroots Learning project. Pod casting in support of learning for all.

Operation Purple Camp. 4-H Camp for children of parents who have been deployed overseas.

P-20 collaboration with the Mid-Valley Partnership (MVP), Portland Leaders Roundtable, and Bend CORRECT Group. Representing OSU in statewide P-20 initiatives.

Record number of 4-H adult volunteers and youth served. More than 6,000 adult volunteers serve as teachers, coaches, mentors, counselors and friends to more than 100,000 Oregon youth (including over 3,500 Latino/a youth) involved in 4-H programs.

Second Carpenter Lecture. Second annual lecture and gathering for community college leaders funded by private giving.

SMILE joins the College. Following a year of conversations and planning, SMILE joined the College effective July 1, 2006.

Technology Network for Teachers (TNT) Collaborative partnership of regional educators in support of the use of technology for learning.

▪ National/International impact of programs and initiatives

Pakistani Teacher Education project (in collaboration with ELI, College of Science, and SMILE).

Visiting International Scholar (Dr. Hsiao-Fen Chang, Taiwan)

b. Faculty recognition and awards

▪ Adult Education and Higher Education Leadership

George Copa, Professor, University of Minnesota College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award, May 2006.

▪ Teacher and Counselor Education

Dale Pehrsson, Associate Professor, appointed Clinical Editor of Play Therapy, a publication of the Play Therapy Association.

Colleen Hill, Instructor (Cascades Campus), College of Education 2006 “Connection Award.”

Kay Stephens, Instructor, College of Education 2006 “Creativity Award.”

Chris Ward, Associate Professor, College of Education 2006 “Caring Award.”

▪ 4-H Youth Development Education

Tonya Aitkin, Assistant Professor. Distinguished Service Award, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents.

Mary Arnold, Associate Professor. Alberta B. Johnston Excellence in Education Award, Hoecker Grants Program Award, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Educational Technology Team Award, OSU Extension Association Team Award—Start Smart Eating & Reading Program.

Virginia Bourdeau, Associate Professor. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Educational Technology Team Award, OSU Extension Association Experienced Faculty Award, Hoecker Grants Program Award

Jeanne Brandt, Associate Professor. Distinguished Service Award National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Bill Broderick, Associate Professor. Distinguished Service Award, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents.

Patricia Dawson, Professor. Meritorious Service Award, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Western Region Team Award for Periodical Publication, National Editor— Journal of Youth Development , Epsilon Sigma Phi Team Recognition Award for the strategic Action Leadership Team.

Mary Dunn, Associate Professor. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Western Region Award for Periodical Publication.

Jessica Fisher, Instructor. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Western Region Team Award for Periodical Publication.

Robin Galloway, Associate Professor. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Educational Technology Team Award, Epsilon Sigma Phi Early Career Service Award.

Doug Hart, Associate Professor. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Published Photo Award, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Western Region Award for Personal Column.

Wendy Hein, Instructor. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Achievement in Service Award.

Nancy Kershaw, Professor. OSU Extension Association Team Award—Start Smart Eating & Reading Program.

Maggie Livesay, Instructor. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Achievement in Service Award, OSU Extension Association Newer Faculty Award, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Western Region Team Award for Educational Package.

Dana Martin, Senior Instructor. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Western Region Award for Feature Story, National Association of 4-H Agents. Western Region Member Recognition Contact.

Terry Palmer, Assistant Professor. OSU Extension Association Experienced Faculty Award.

Deb Schreiber, Assistant Professor. OSU Extension Association Team Award—Start Smart Eating & Reading Program.

Elaine Schrumpf, Instructor. OSU Extension Association Team Award—Start Smart Eating & Reading Program.

c. Student recognition and awards

▪ Adult Education and Higher Education Leadership

Serena Ota St. Clair, Community College Leadership Program doctoral student, Oregon Commission for Women 2005 Woman of Achievement.

Suzanne Flores, Kathryn Magura and Brian Stroup, College Student Services Administration master’s students, Of 51 teams competing in the 2006 Virtual Case Study Competition, the OSU team was one of seven teams who earned finalist recognition.  Other finalists included teams from New York University, Ohio State University, Syracuse University, University of Vermont, Colorado State University and the University of Louisville.

Kristin Price, College Student Services Administration master’s student. For the third year in a row, an OSU CSSA graduate student has been the recipient of the Norman K. Russell Award which recognizes graduate or doctoral students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to orientation, retention and transition, who will contribute to the enhancement of the orientation field, and who are currently enrolled as a graduate student in orientation-related fields. Kristin received this award in fall 2005.

▪ Teacher and Counselor Education

Javier Ayala, Teacher Leadership Program doctoral student, College of Education 2006 “Culture Award.”

Roger Berger, EdM student, College of Education 2006 “Connection Award.”

Loretta Brenner, MAT student, College of Education 2006 “Caring Award.”

Lorna Christenson, MAT student, College of Education 2006 “Creativity Award.”

2. Strategic Plan Implementation

a. Focus for 2005-2006: Enhancing student success, increasing research and outreach, and enhancing diversity and community

▪ For each focus area, list the initiatives undertaken and the outcome at the end of the year (include international dimensions within diversity)

▪ Provide a brief self-assessment of the unit efforts in the three areas: what worked; areas that need improvement; major barriers

2a. Enhancing student success

▪ Double Degree. More than 1,000 students have taken one or more of the beginning Double Degree classes and 41 students (almost double the number of 2005 graduates) completed all requirements for graduation in June 2006. Community and Workplace options have been fully implemented with all courses developed and approved to be offered during 2006-07.

▪ Mentored Masters. More than 75 students participated in courses offered during the 2005-06 year, including students from throughout Oregon, the country, and world.

▪ Cascades Campus programs. The third Cascades counseling graduate cohort has been admitted and the first is entering their final year. A Teacher Education MAT program has been approved and the first cohort was admitted in the summer of 2006.

▪ Systems in support of academic programs and student success. During 2005-06, efforts were made to better support programs through a new departmental structure, including new departmental course prefixes, comprehensive program handbooks, and the development of a student database (in collaboration with the OSU Business Solutions Group).

▪ Self-Assessment. Exponential growth in Education Double Degree students (especially freshman and sophomores) is a good indication of the continuing growth and development of the Education Double Degree. During the next two years, it is likely that the number of Double Degree students will exceed those preparing to be teachers through master’s degree programs. While our work in the development of departments is well underway (i.e. course prefix development), there is much more work to be done to have fully functional departmental operations. Given the uncertainty of state funding (and corresponding budget models) for Cascades Campus, it is especially important that we continue strategic development of education programs at the Cascades Campus. In particular, it will be important to consider how we can establish distinctive programs at Cascades that are not offered in Corvallis.

Increasing research and outreach

▪ Math, science, and technology initiatives. Successful collaboration with College of Science and others on a five-year NSF funded math partnership project that is impacting college students, classroom teachers and administrators throughout Oregon.

▪ Innovation initiatives. Building on our Gates Foundation grant to study innovation in Oregon high schools and our continuing work on the use of technology in support of education (i.e. pod casting), the College of Education is establishing a focus on innovation and creativity.

▪ Collaboration with local school districts. The College continues to strengthen relationships with local school districts through a variety of activities, including the Technology Network for Teachers (TNT), Corvallis Counseling Collaboration, and Mid-Valley Partnership (MVP). The College is working with the Corvallis School District to establish a collaborative sabbatical opportunity that would make it possible for Corvallis master teachers to work with our faculty during their sabbatical year.

▪ Cultural competence initiatives. College of Education faculty are working with the Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to help develop a cultural competency standard for educators.

▪ 4-H intra-College collaboration. Full participation of 4-H faculty in College governance. 4-H Faculty participation in research and curriculum teams.

▪ Self-Assessment. During this year, faculty have continued to increase their awareness of the importance of externally funded research to the health of our College. Several inter-disciplinary faculty groups have been formed to develop collaborative proposals in areas of strategic importance. In particular, research groups in the areas of cultural competence, innovation in education, and math and science education have been active. It will be important for the College to strategically support these initiatives in their work to attract external support and have increasing impact. In particular, strengthening relationships with the education faculty located in the College of Science will be important.

Diversity and community

▪ Diversity Action Plan. Framework for College Diversity Action Plan developed through weekly conversations with faculty, staff, and students.

▪ Immersion programs. Immersion teacher education programs in racially and linguistically diverse communities (in Portland and Salem) have been strengthened.

▪ International initiatives. The success of the Pakistani Teacher Education project has increased our faculty awareness and interest in international projects. Ken Winograd’s just-completed sabbatical research in Costa Rica has also contributed to the College’s capacity in this area.

▪ Recruitment and retention of underrepresented students. 4-H Hispanic Youth Leadership program. CCLP Latino outreach recruiting initiative. Immersion program recruitment initiative.

▪ Self-Assessment.. Issues related to diversity and community are especially important to College faculty. The College Cultural and Social Affairs committee has been especially active in a variety of successful activities, including the development of a framework for our diversity action plan, College-wide “temperature taking,” establishing a diversity book club, and several other activities. During the next two years (in preparation for our national teacher education accreditation), it will be important to assure that all academic programs effectively address issues of diversity and culture.

b. Summarize major unit activities during 2005-2006 that helped promote one or more of the thematic areas

▪ Understanding the origin, dynamics, and sustainability of the Earth and its resources.

NSF funded 4-H Wildlife Steward program. Enhances science education in Oregon public schools through a network of trained adult volunteers who work cooperatively with schools, teachers, and students in nine Oregon counties.

▪ Optimizing enterprise, technological change, and innovation.

4-H partners with Extension nutrition programs. Reaches 19,600 youth with programs on how to select and prepare nutritious foods.

4-H Technology Initiatives. 4-H Tech Wizards, Kids@Komputers, GIS/GPS programs and others are providing technology education to youth throughout Oregon.

Gates Foundation Study of Innovation in Oregon High Schools. In collaboration with E3, Michael Dalton and Molly Knott are investigating innovation in Oregon high schools.

Grassroots Learning Project. Pioneering podcasting portal on the College web site that supports learning for all. (in collaboration with Apple, KBVR, Corvallis Gazette-Times, and others)

▪ Realizing the potential of the life sciences and the optimal delivery of public health services in healthy environments.

Health Education. Opened up the Education Double Degree to students preparing for careers in health education.

▪ Managing natural resources that contribute to Oregon’s quality of life, and growing and sustaining natural resources-based industries in the Knowledge Economy.

4-H natural resource education prepares youth to deal with important Oregon issues. Natural resource-based 4-H projects continue to increase while the number of youth from urban areas increase.

Agriculture in the Classroom (4-H). Reached a record number of children in 2006.

▪ Building and maintaining a strong curriculum and basic inquiry in the arts and sciences that contributes to all parts of the University.

Education Double Degree involves students from throughout the university. The number of students participating in the Education Double Degree is growing exponentially with representation from throughout the university.

3. Other initiatives and their outcomes [e.g., Faculty/Staff Professional Development Activities]

Ken Winograd, Associate Professor, Teacher and Counselor Education. On sabbatical leave in 2005-06 conducting research on literacy and culture in Costa Rica.

4. Scorecard

a. Performance on college-level metrics (Available from Institutional Research)

a. Leveraging resources

▪ Initiatives to leverage state resources

Ecampus program offerings expand and grow. Enrollment in Ecampus programs grew approximately 15% during 2005-06 resulting in increasing revenue.

Private giving to the College (including 4-H) reached a record high in 2005-06. A total of $2.5 million was raised in 2005-06 (456% of FY ’06 goal).

State extension funds in support of 4-H programs are matched by federal and county funds, and external funding.

▪ Initiatives to improve administrative efficiencies

New licensure and accreditation fee structure fully implemented. A new user-fee approach to licensure and accreditation costs that has eliminated the need for subsidizing these costs by OSU academic units has been fully implemented.

College leadership team expanded. Dean’s council expanded to include the Director of SMILE (Eda Davis-Butts), our development officer (Tom McLennan), and Director of Marketing (Mandy Cole). The Dean’s Council meets bi-weekly to address issues that impact the College as a whole.

5. Proposed Goals for 2005-2006, particularly in the areas of

5a. Enhancing student success

▪ Provide leadership for P-20 education in the region and state.

▪ Prepare for successful and productive national accreditation for counseling program (CACREP, Spring 2007) and teacher education program (NCATE, Spring 2008)

▪ Plan for strategic development of “signature” education programs at Cascades Campus that are distinguished from, but supportive of offerings at the Corvallis Campus.

5b. Increasing research/scholarship and outreach

▪ Innovation initiatives..

▪ Math, science, and technology initiatives.

▪ Cultural competence initiatives.

5c. Enhancing diversity and community, including international dimensions

▪ Implement, assess, and review College Diversity Action Plan.

▪ Integrate cultural competency into all College of Education programs consistent with national standards and will particular attention to accreditation requirements.

▪ Recruit and retain underrepresented students in all programs.

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