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Oct 26, 2009, 11:02:00 Edward Delgado-Romero, an associate professor in the department of counseling and human development services, has released a DVD entitled, Latinos and Education: The Case of Psychology, from his keynote address at the 2009 Teachers College Winter Roundtable.
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Neuharth-Pritchett
Oct 23, 2009, 14:55:00 Ed psych professor Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett elected president of GAYC
Educational psychology professor Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett has been elected president of the Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC), a non-profit membership organization that promotes quality early care and education for young children.
She will serve a two-year term beginning in January 2010.
Oct 14, 2009, 16:40:00 David Gast, professor of special education, has published Single-Subject Research Methodology in Behavioral Sciences. The book is written for student researchers, practitioners, and university faculty who are interested in answering applied research questions and objectively evaluating educational and clinical practices.
Some of the contributing authors are College of Education affiliates: faculty members Kevin Ayres and Jonathan Campbell; doctoral students Amy Spriggs and Diana
Hammond; and alumnae Linda Mechling, Caitlin Herzinger, and
Jennifer Ledford.
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Hill
Oct 14, 2009, 10:56:00 Roger Hill, professor and department head of workforce education, leadership and social foundations, will speak at the 2009 Global Human Resources Forum in Seoul, Korea, November 3-5.
This year’s forum entitled, Creative Education for All, will focus on education reform, government policy, evolution of the business sector, efforts of the public sector, and international alliances to cultivate creative talent.
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Cervero
Oct 14, 2009, 10:38:00 Ronald Cervero, associate dean for outreach and engagement, spoke at the Ministry of National Education of Colombia's National Forum on Pertinence 2009. Cervero participated in the panel "Scenarios for life-long learning" on October 13. Note: Website is in Spanish.
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Samdahl
Oct 14, 2009, 10:27:00 Counseling professor elected president of Academy of Leisure Sciences
Counseling professor Diane Samdahl has been elected president of the Academy of Leisure Sciences, a national organization dedicated to the intellectual advancement of leisure sciences.
Sep 23, 2009, 14:06:00 Douglas Kleiber recognized by national parks and recreation group
Recreation and leisure professor Douglas Kleiber will receive the Society for Park and Recreation Educators’ Distinguished Colleague Award—the group’s highest recognition—during the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress in October.
Getch
Sep 23, 2009, 13:46:00 Education profs’ article third most cited in Journal of School Nursing
A research article by two College of Education professors showing that teachers are inadequately prepared to assist children in the management of their asthma in the classroom was the third most commonly cited article in the Journal of School Nursing over the past three months.
Sep 1, 2009, 11:37:00 Thomas Reeves, a professor of learning, design, and technology, has co-authored a book entitled, A Guide to Authentic e-Learning, with colleagues Jan Herrington and Ron Oliver.
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Aug 12, 2009, 11:24:00 Edward Delgado-Romero, an associate professor in the department of counseling and human development services, has co-authored a chapter in the recently published International Handbook of Cross-Cultural Counseling: Cultural Assumptions and Practices Worldwide. The chapter is entitled, "After la Violencia: The Psychology Profession in Colombia."
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Powell
Aug 10, 2009, 15:56:00 Counseling prof Gwynn Powell receives award from Russian republic
Counseling professor Gwynn Powell, who pioneered UGA’s first Study Abroad Program in Russia, was recently honored for her work by the Mari El Republic, where the summer camp program is based.
Jun 2, 2009, 12:06:00 Dorothy Y. White, an associate professor in the department of mathematics and science education, has co-edited a book entitled, Mathematics for Every Student, Responding to Diversity, Grades PreK-5.
The book is part of a new three-book series created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics designed to help teachers support high-quality mathematics learning for diverse student populations in the classroom.
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May 20, 2009, 13:47:00 Education professor Hilary Conklin receives NAE/Spencer Fellowship
Social studies education professor Hilary Conklin has received a National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship to continue her study of the two major pathways into middle school teaching and how these pathways influence teachers’ practice in their first two years of teaching.
Bailey
May 18, 2009, 14:20:00 Deryl Bailey Speaks at Education Summit at Capitol Deryl Bailey, an associate professor in the department of counseling and human development services, served as a panelist on "Closing the Gap on College Preparedness" at the "Closing the Achievement Gap" Education Summit, sponsored by Rep. Alish Morgan (D-Austell) and Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone). The summit was held at the state capitol on Monday, May 18.
Hill
May 11, 2009, 14:45:00 Education prof Roger Hill receives two awards at international conference
Education professor Roger Hill was named the 2009 Technology Teacher Educator of the Year and received the Wilkinson Meritorious Service Award at the annual conference of the International Technology Education Association.
Preissle
May 5, 2009, 11:08:00 Education professor Judith Preissle named AERA Fellow
Education professor Judith Preissle has been named a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in education research.
May 1, 2009, 14:22:00 Ezemenari Obasi, an assistant professor in counseling and human development services, is co-author of an article titled, Psychological distress, acculturation, and mental health-seeking attitudes among people of African descent in the United States: A preliminary investigation. in the April 2009 issue of the Counseling Psychology Journal. (See second article from top)
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Stitt-Gohdes
Apr 29, 2009, 10:33:00 Education prof named NBEA Collegiate Teacher of Year
Education professor Wanda Stitt-Gohdes received two top honors at the recent National Business Education Association convention: Collegiate Teacher of the Year and the John Robert Gregg Award. She is the first individual to receive both awards in the same year.
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