Dear hardworking staff and faculty,
Welcome back from fall break. Just a few months ago, we found ourselves in a faux snowstorm at our August retreat—and soon we will find ourselves immersed in a real Utah winter.
At this point in the semester, we have much to remark on and much to look forward to. Below you will find snapshots and in-depth updates from our five departments, a top-level view of faculty success in grants, contracts, research and scholarship, recent features and upcoming events, and ways to submit good news of your own work.
Warmest regards,
Frankie Santos Laanan
Dean
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On Sept. 8, Granite School District educators shared their final Coaching Capstone presentations with a captive audience. This collaboration with UITE is longstanding and respected. Some of this year's presentation titles included "Professional Learning Communities for Educators" and "Maximizing Coaching and Student Learning Outcomes through Data."
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Associate Professor David Stroupe's recent book, Growing and Sustaining Student-Centered Science Classrooms, was the subject of a book chat hosted by the AERA Science Teaching and Learning SIG on Sept. 26. To read more about his collaborative and inclusive vision for science students, visit Harvard Education Press.
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On Oct. 3, the College of Education hosted its annual Scholarship & Donor Celebration at the University of Utah Alumni House. Over 100 guests—donors, student scholarship recipients, faculty, and staff—gathered to honor those who so generously support the CoE and our transformative programming.
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Dr. Paula Smith Honored for Service and Outstanding Contributions to the Society for Prevention Research |
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Dr. Paula Smith was recently honored for service and outstanding contributions to the Society for Prevention Research.
This esteemed recognition is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and made significant contributions to the advancement of SPR's mission.
Read more.
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Capitol Reef Park Hosted Drs. Lauren Barth-Cohen, Lynne Zummo and K-12 Educators in Groundbreaking Field Experience |
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Last June, Capitol Reef National Park hosted Drs. Lauren Barth-Cohen (below) and Lynne Zummo (below right) for their groundbreaking professional development program and field experience for Utah educators. Their National Science Foundation-funded program is called Learning to Observe: Unpacking the Development of Science Teacher Observational Expertise in Field Settings.
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The transformative three-year study aims to advance our understanding of how educators acquire and then impart scientific observation skills to their students. Capitol Reef provided the ideal background. There, millions of years of geologic processes are visible due to uplift and abandoned Utah settler cabins are juxtaposed with petroglyphs from The Fremont Culture. Read more.
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Drs. Andrea Rorrer and Ellen Altermatt named Research Groundbreakers in the VPR's Research Post |
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The Research Post showcased Rorrer and Altermatt's sub award for the project "Polar Literacy: A Model for Youth Engagement and Learning." Read more.
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Dr. Anne Cook's research with undergraduates featured in The Daily Utah Chronicle |
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Educational Psychology professor Anne Cook discusses mentoring students in her lab work around reading cognition. Read more.
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Stop Stigma Together USMHC Partner Spotlight |
| Stop Stigma Together's Partner Spotlight featured The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative. Read more.
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Fox 13 News "Healthier Together" USMHC Spotlight |
| Fox 13 News profiled The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative in a Healthier Together feature. Read more.
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Successful Faculty Project Support |
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After 18 years in the College of Education, Rose Simper is retiring and will be dearly missed. Her career at the U began in 2005 after some coaxing from Cathy Nelson, former Special Education faculty member. 10 years later, Alayna Harris asked her to consider moving to the Dean's Office. She's been there ever since!
Rose says she has loved being on campus and has learned so much over the years—both professionally and personally—including this: that life is short and you need to enjoy and live it when you can. For Rose, this means season football tickets (in the red chairs!). Post-retirement, it will mean reviving old friendships, long conversations over coffee or drinks, longer vacations, home improvement projects, and spending time with children and grandchildren. She also plans to hike, golf, paint and read.
She will continue to volunteer as an usher for SL County Arts & Culture, so be sure to say "hello!" if you see her.
Rose's last day at the College will be November 15, 2023. Details on a celebration are forthcoming.
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Last month, you helped us welcome our students to fall semester with Cupbop Korean BBQ and Corn Hole on the SAEC Plaza.
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| A Conversation with Tim Shriver
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Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Impact Scholar
Thursday, October 19
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Art Works for Kids Auditorium
SAEC
RSVP HERE
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| Free Self Defense Course for Women
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Friday, October 20
9 - 11 a.m. or
6 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 21
1 - 3 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
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Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety |
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College of Education Council Meeting for Faculty and Staff |
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Wednesday, October 25
12 - 1:30 p.m.
SAEC Auditorium
Open Rank Panel and Discussion: How Not to Turn into a (Faculty) Zombie
Snacks and drinks provided
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USTEM Research and Practice Hub Reception |
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Monday, November 13
4 - 6 p.m.
University of Utah Cleone Eccles Alumni Center
RSVP HERE
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