Welcome to College of Education

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Welcome to College of Education
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CENN, Spring 2008 Week of April 14
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Welcome to the College of Education
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Important April Dates
Apr. 13 Financial Aid Exit Interviews Deadline,
for all students with federal loans graduating,
transferring or taking less than six (6) semester
hours at http//campus.fsu.edu Apr. 14 Official
Thesis/Dissertation copies due to manuscript
clearance advisor, 408 Westcott Apr. 18 Last day
to submit ServScript hours online. Last Day
of Classes. Last day to reduce course load,
if permitted, by the academic dean.
Last day to officially withdraw from school.
Last day to apply for AA Certificate at the
Office of Undergraduate Studies, UCA
3400. Apr. 21-25 Final Exam Week. Apr. 25
Semester Ends Apr. 26 Commencement Civic Center,
9 a.m. Diplomas dated this date. Residence halls
close at noon.
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Graduation Spring 2008

• Cap and Gown pick up dates
• April 14th-18th, Room 315 of the University Union
  900 a.m. until 400 p.m.
• Commencement April 26 at 9 am

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Important!

• Apply (between May 12th - May 30th) for Summer
  and (between August 25 - September 12th) for
  Fall'08 Graduation via the Graduation Section of
  the Registrar's Office. 
• Be sure to mark your calendar!  For more
  information, check their web site
  http//registrar.fsu.edu/services/graduation

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News from ELPS

• Dr. Beverly Bower was elected President Elect of
  the Council for the Study of Community Colleges. 
• Congratulations!

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News from ELPS
Dr. Robert Schwartz was honored with the Faculty
Seminole Award.

• This award is presented to a faculty member who
  is "responsible for major contributions to the
  university through service to students" and "who
  have an exemplary attitude towards students, who
  are enthusiastic about working with students, and
  who extend themselves to help students."

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Congratulations to Dr. Lora Cohen-Vogel

• Dr. Lora Cohen-Vogel (ELPS) has just been elected
  the new President of the Politics of Education
  Association for a two year term. 

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Free Publications

• http//edpubs.ed.gov/

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News from ELPS

• Dr. Judith Irvin (ELPS) is working to address an
  urgent problem in the United States adolescent
  literacy

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COE Distinguished Alumni Awards

• Nomination Deadline April 15, 2008
• Categories
• Business and Industry
• Elementary or Secondary Schools
• Postsecondary Systems
• Government and Community Service
• Distinguished Educator
• All nominees MUST be graduates of the FSU College
  of Education
• More info http//www.coe.fsu.edu/alumni/distingui
  shed.html

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FSU at AERA 2008 in NY

• Great success 175 presentations were delivered
  by 86 FSU faculty and students!

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• COE is ranked 45 among Colleges of Education in
  U.S. News and World Report.
• 5 of COE programs are ranked in the top 25
• Higher Education at 18Education Policy at
  19Student Counseling Personnel at
  19Education Administration and Support at
  19Educational Psychology at 24

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A L E C

• The Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC)
• 214 Stone Building
• 644-3611 
• www.epls.fsu.edu/alec
• Provides low cost educational evaluations for
  high school and college students and other adults
  who are college-bound or entering the work force
  and may be experiencing difficulties related to a
  learning disability or Attention Deficit
  Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Offers educational workshops and individual
  client coaching in the areas of test-performance
  anxiety reduction, academic consultation and
  study skills.

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Night Nole

• During the fall, Night Nole provides students
  with a safe ride home from the Tennessee Strip
  and other late-night venues.
• The SGA funds this no-fare transit service
  through a contract with Tallahassee. The route is
  within a short walking distance of many apartment
  complexes where students live.

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Discover TREC!

• COE Graduate Student Group at FSU
• Research collaboration, professional development,
  and social networking.
• Interdisciplinary transcultural focus
• Non-COE graduate students welcome
• Visit TREC website at http//www.coe.fsu.edu/trec/

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PEACE CORPS MASTERS in EDUCATION

• Discover FSUs new Peace Corps Masters
  International Program
• http//www.fsu.edu/elps/sides/pcmi.html

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PEACE CORPS MASTERS in EDUCATION

• Discover FSUs new Peace Corps Masters
  International Program
• http//www.fsu.edu/elps/sides/pcmi.html

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PEACE CORPS MASTERS in EDUCATION

• Discover FSUs new Peace Corps Masters
  International Program
• http//www.fsu.edu/elps/sides/pcmi.html

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PEACE CORPS MASTERS in EDUCATION

• Discover FSUs new Peace Corps Masters
  International Program
• http//www.fsu.edu/elps/sides/pcmi.html

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Stone Bldg. Reconstruction

• The Stone Building will be under phased
  construction till August 2008.
• Please pardon the dust and temporary
  inconvenience.
• We are getting larger classroom, more space, and
  better equipped facilities.
• Please use caution around construction areas.

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Did you know?

• The FSU Counseling Center offers free workshops
  on the topics of Stress Management, Time
  Management, and Study Skills.
• Each workshop is 1 hour and includes
  self-assessment, personalized strategies, and
  hands-on learning.
• Go to www.counseling.fsu.edu for the workshop
  schedule and to find out how to register.

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News Needed!

• Any news, achievements, announcements?
• See them at CENN!
• Contact Dr. Dina Vyortkina for details
  dvyortkina_at_fsu.edu