College of Education 2015-2016 Faculty Retreat

WELCOMEBACK!
College of Education
Fall Semester 2015
All Faculty and Staff
Meeting
August 28, 2015

Alif: Steve Bialostok
Ahh….Summer is but a memory!
WELCOME BACK!

WELCOMEBACK!
We tried to get Kevin Spacey as our Master of Ceremonies, but he wouldn’t come
because he is still too busy being a “Horrible Boss!”

WELCOMEBACK!
Fortunately, we were able to retain the services of our own Associate Dean Leslie
Rush to get us started!

Promoted to Full
Professor!
George Clooney
Aka: Steve Bialostok

Promoted to Full
Professor!
Scott
“Ronnie”
Chamberlin

Promoted to Full
Professor!
Jeasik Cho

Promoted to Full
Professor!
AkCaClif: Steve Bialostok
Cliff Harbour

Promoted to Full
Professor!
AClif: Steve Bialostok
John Kambutu

Promoted to
Extended Term APL!
Nikki Baldwin

Promoted to
Extended Term APL!
Rod Thompson

By the Numbers

By the Numbers
University of Wyoming’s Adult
Education Online Ph.D.
Program ranked #1 in the
Nation!

By the Numbers
University of Wyoming’s
Online Masters Program in
Counselor Education ranked #5
in the Nation!

By the Numbers
University of Wyoming
Trustees College of Education
Initiative received .5 Million
Dollar Planning Grant!

By the Numbers
Receives 1.8 Million Dollar
Endowment from Ray
Kennedy Estate for Student
Scholarships!

By the Numbers
The NCATE Legacy
institutional review was
completed before the
deadline! Thanks to all!

By the Numbers
Faculty Research
Productivity
• 92 Refereed Articles
• 16 Non-refereed Articles
• 48 Book Chapters or Books
• 2 Creative Works
• 104 International/National
Presentations

By the Numbers
Faculty Research
Productivity
• 65 Regional, State or Local
Presentations
• 5 Total Editorships
• 14 Total Memberships on
Editorial Boards
• 8 M External Funding
• 140K Internal Funding

Meet the New Faculty and
Staff

Teddi Benson is joining us from North
Carolina, and will be an adjunct lecturer for
the Special Education program. Teddi is a
National Board Certified Teacher with
experience teaching general education and
special education, ages preschool to adult.
She has also taught a classroom for
homeless children and was lead
teacher/administrator in a developmental
preschool. She continues to work with the
Ellbogen Foundation to help
prepare Wyoming teachers for National
Certification.

Joshua Michael Cohen received
his Ph.D. in Higher Education and
Student Affairs Leadership from the
University of Northern Colorado in
2015. Prior to earning his Ph.D., Dr.
Cohen received bachelors and
master’s degrees in English
literature. In his personal time, he
enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, baseball,
hockey, watching movies, and
spending time with his 10-year old
daughter Taelor.

Kara Duggan joined the College of Education
as the Office Associate for the Wyoming
School-University Partnership this May.
Before coming to the Partnership, Kara
worked over in the LeaRN program.
Kara is from Fort Collins, Colorado. She came
to the University of Wyoming to study
English, and in December 2013 she received
a B.A. in English with minors in both Creative
Writing and Professional Writing. In her
spare time, Kara enjoys crafting, listening to
music, and going back to Colorado to see
family.

Erin Harmeyer, Ph.D. Erin recently
completed her Ph.D. in Human
Development and Family Studies at the
University of Missouri. A native of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, Erin completed her
bachelor’s degree at the University of
Missouri and her M.Ed. at the University
of Missouri system while teaching 2nd
and 5th grade in the Kansas City public
schools. When not working she enjoys
spending time with family, reading,
training for and competing in long
distance races, and taking her two
retired greyhounds for long walks.

Lay-nah Blue Morris-Howe
earned her PhD in Counselor
Education and Supervision from the
University of Wyoming in 2011. She
returned again to UW in the fall of
2014 as an assistant lecturer in
Professional Studies' Counseling
program. Lay-nah maintains a
clinical private practice in the
Laramie community as well. Lay-
nah has two sons and her husband,
Quincy, is an assistant Track & Field
coach at UW.

Joanie James received her PhD in Curriculum
and Instruction from the University of
Wyoming in 2007. Joanie has earned National
Board Teacher Certification and has been
honored with many teaching awards
including the Arch Coal Teacher of the Year
Award, The Gilder-Lehrmann History Teacher
of the Year Award, The Wyoming Historical
Society Teacher of the Year Award, The
Albany County Education Association Teacher
of the Year Award, and the Presidential
Award for Excellence in Math and Science
Teaching Award. Joanie and her husband,
Tom, adopted three children and their
challenges at the ages of 11, 13, and 15. They
now enjoy their four grandchildren.

Tiffany Kautzsch graduated in May
2015 from the University of Wyoming
with a Bachelor’s degree in Political
Science and a minor in International
Relations. Her work experiences include
concrete construction laborer, medical
courier/radiology tech aide, and civilian
contract logistics manager for
Operation Enduring Freedom in
Bagram, Afghanistan. Tiffany also spent
a year teaching and conducting
humanitarian community outreaches in
Davao, Philippines.

Todd Reynolds is an assistant
lecturer in the Department of
Secondary Education, teaching
secondary English Language Arts
methods and elementary literacy
methods, and supervising and
coaching student teachers. Dr.
Reynolds spent ten years teaching
high school English in Wyoming and
Colorado public schools. He also
coached elementary literacy and
taught 5th grade. He is currently in
his fourth year of teaching English
Language Arts methods at UW.

Erin Stoesz is the new coordinator of
the Wyoming State Science Fair. She
received a B.S. in Geology and a B.A. in
Celtic Studies, 2001 from UW and is
thrilled to be returning to work at her
alma matter after obtaining a M.S degree
in Geology at Indiana University.
“It is a pleasure to join the Wyoming
STEM team and I look forward to
working with each of you in the coming
year.”
Erin Stoesz

Joslyn White is a Wyoming native, with
deep roots in Sublette County in ranching.
She loves the mountains and big game,
but has also spent a great deal of time in
Cherry County, Nebraska and loves those
Sandhills. She has been raising cow bred
quarter horses for 40 years, and usually
has at least one dog in tow and a few
barn kitties. She graduated from the
University of Wyoming with a BS in
Business. Her husband , both of their
sons, and a daughter- in- law have all
received degrees from the University of
Wyoming.

Meet the New Student
Leadership

Ambassadors

ASUW Senators
Ricardo Lind-Gonzalez Andrew Server Tyler Wolfgang

College Leadership Council

Dean’s Office

DEBRA BECK

Jody Evans

Christina Moore

Ray Reutzel

Leslie Rush

Bret Sorensen

Suzie Young

Department Heads
and Center Directors

Michelle Buchanan

Mary Alice Bruce

John Kambutu

Audrey Kleinsasser

Todd Krieger

Jackie Leonard

Amy Spiker

Kate Welsh

Introducing the New Dean: Meet Ray

I was a member of the MILD HOGS requiring
occasional cycle therapy.

I trained as a singer at UW and play piano
graduating from Lovell WY High School

I come from a Family of
Wyoming Educators
Cheri Hoffman –
Principal,
Lovell, WY
Susan McGuire –
Title I Teacher,
Sheridan, WY
Wendy Salzman –
Pre-K Teacher,
Worland, WY

My Wife is a Teacher
Mrs. Reutzel,
Kindergarten
Teacher, Adams
Elementary
School, Title 1

I was a classroom teacher in the
schools in Wyoming and Utah (K, 1st,
3rd, 5th, & 6th).

I’m an academic who loves the work
of the academy.

Saving the Best for Last: I am a
Grandfather of 15.67 Grandchildren
.67

Dean’s Report
Vision & Goals

 Goals and Challenges
What We Face Tomorrow
• Reaching out to the State of
Wyoming, its communities, and its
schools remains the paramount focus
of the College of Education.
• Professional development for in-
service teachers is a major need for
the State of Wyoming. The College of
Education plays a pivotal role in this
effort.
• Enhancing and growing the Literacy
Research Center and Clinic’s reach in
the College and State.

 Goals and Challenges
What We Face Tomorrow
• Continued financial support for our
students and faculty on campus;
further enhancing the quality of
education available at UW.
• Preparing the best professional
teachers, leaders, and counselors in
the nation - preeminence.
• Sign 2+2 Articulation Agreements with
all Wyoming Community Colleges for
Teacher Education Programs.
• Achieve NCATE Legacy
Accreditation.


The Dean’s Goals
• Trustee’s College of Education
Initiative – evaluating and elevating
the quality and reach of the teacher,
school leader, counselor preparation
programs (national preeminence).
• Secure Program Enhancement
Endowments
• Secure Endowment to Fund
Internal Research Grants
• Endowment to Name the College
of Education
• Top 100 Graduate School and
College U.S. News and World
Report Ranking
• Re-engage Wyoming School
Districts State Wide.


The Dean’s Goals
• Trustee’s College of Education
Initiative – evaluating and elevating
the quality and reach of the teacher,
school leader, counselor preparation
programs (national preeminence).
• Demonstrating through a variety
of metrics the quality and efficacy
of UW professional educator
preparation programs.
• Initiate Global and National
Placements for Clinical
Experiences
• Design and implement a national
training program for Instructional
Facilitators/Coaches

Aspire Higher: College of Education
Initiative Logo and Motto

Dean’s Report
State of the College

State Budget Funds
2016-2017 Fiscal Year
Total Annual State Funded Block Budgets Allocated to
Departments Based on State Funded Filled Positions
Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education –
$ 1.7M*
Department of Educational Studies – $705K*
Department of Secondary Education -- $ 535K*
Department of Professional Studies - $1.7M*
If all positions were ever filled, we would be
operating in the red.
* These budget amounts reflect number of filled state funded positions plus operating
budgets. Approximate proportions of 96% salary and 4% operating.

State Budgets
Jennifer Lebsack Retired Effective
August 17, 2015
We express gratitude to Jennifer for
the longevity and outstanding quality
of her service over a 41 year period.
Today, we announce the appointment
of a new college business officer
effective September 11, 2015 who will
continue to serve in the Dean’s Office.
.

NCATE LEGACY ACCREDITATION
UPDATE
• Program Review Process – an update
• Institutional Review submitted late July, available in
WyoGroup for faculty review
• Site Visit – March 20-22, 2016
• Next AY: CAEP!

College of Education Trustee’s
Initiative Update
• Daniels Fund Grant Awarded June 14, 2015
• Planning the processes, activities, and timelines for
a 5 year, 5 million dollar strategic planning and
professional educator preparation program
improvement implementation project.
• Interim Planning Board Appointed by the UW
Trustees
• Structure
• Membership

College of Education Trustee’s
Initiative Update
• Daniels Interim Planning Board Appointed by the
UW Trustees (continued)
• Charge
• Consulting/Advisory
• Status of Proposal Development
• Grant Amount – 5 Million for 5 year period
• Deadlines and Disposition
• Qualtrics® Survey Software – College Site
License

College of Education Trustee’s Initiative Update

College of Education Open
Forum
20 minutes
Questions and Answers

INVITES YOU
TO JOIN US FOR FOOD, FUN AND DRINKS AT OUR
PEPSI PREGAME ZONE BOOTH IN THE OUTDOOR
PRACTICE FACILITY PRIOR TO UW FOOTBALL GAMES
SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2016
HOMECOMING – OCTOBER 17, 2015

Luncheon
Outside the Ballroom
Tossed Caesar Salad
Vegetable Lasagna
Toasted Parmesan Breadsticks
Chicken Fettuccini
Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato Meat Marinara
Chef’s Choice of Vegetables and Dessert

Pick Up Your New College of Education
T-Shirts
HAVE A WONDERFUL
SEMESTER!

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