Dear colleagues,
I want to remind you of two significant and fast-approaching CoE events:
Tomorrow, Sept. 17 is our Strategic Plan Launch and Celebration—join us from 2-4 p.m in the SAEC auditorium.
Oct. 2 marks our first installment of the new CoE Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cristóbal Salinas Jr., Ph.D., will speak about "The Politics of Latin American Labels" and discuss his experience as an editor during a fireside chat. Please help spread the word!
More details for both events can be found below.
I am happy to announce a new dean's office service that will directly address your HR, payroll, financial, or administrative services questions. Moving forward, please email CoEdu.Support@utah.edu with any inquiry related to finance and administration. The email address will be monitored by dean's office staff on a regular basis. It is our hope that you will reach out to us whenever you are unsure where to go or who to contact regarding administrative and financial services within the college.
Please read on for success stories in our college and community, and don't forget to use the links to submit news of your own.
If you haven't noticed our new website design, take a look now. And remember to browse our CoE Pop-up Shop; it will remain open through Sept. 30.
Warmly,
Frankie Santos Laanan
Dean
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This September, Susan Johnston, Professor of Special Education, will depart for Tbilisi, Georgia as an awardee of the competitive Fulbright Specialist Program. Just over 400 such specialists receive support from the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and the U.S. Department of State each year. Professor Johnston’s award will enable her to share her extensive academic and professional expertise in augmentative and alternative communication and early language intervention with faculty, students, and stakeholders at Ilia State University (ISU).
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CoE alum Seyyed Sharifi, who was Granite Teacher of the Year, was one of five finalists for Utah Teacher of the Year.
“'Each of these candidates has been selected for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to their students and the future of Utah. Each is a pillar of excellence in education and contributes in unique ways that add diversity and value to the community,' said Katie Jones, Educator Development Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education."
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CoE alum Benjamin S. Riden, PhD., BCBA-D., co-authored this publication on SPED research. Professor Riden graduated from the College of Education with a M.Ed. in special education. He now teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the special education and behavior specialist programs at James Madison University.
"The Essentials of Special Education Research directly addresses the persistent research-to-practice gap by systematically presenting the essential components of research that every special education teacher must know. This accessible text is written with undergraduates in mind, however, is applicable to graduate level studies or in service teachers regardless of years of experience."
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Jarrel T. Johnson, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of Educational Leadership & Policy, was named a 2024-2025 Research Fellow at Howard University's HBCU Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy.
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Breda O'Keeffe, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of Special Education, presented, "Building diversity by supporting paraeducator pathways" at the Saturday Mornings with the National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, & Interveners (NRCP) on June 8, 2024. The presentation gave an overview of Grow Your Own Educator pathways, including teacher residencies and teacher registered apprenticeships.
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The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative (USMHC) partners with Park City's "Live Like Sam," an organization that targets youth, providing classes and programs for student wellbeing.
The partnership was recently featured in the Park Record.
Read more.
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The Urban Institute for Teacher Education partners with Jordan School District’s intern program. On this episode of Supercast, hear from interns who are well on their way to full-time jobs, and learn why UITE students and recent grads have the kind of high-demand experience Utah needs in the field right now.
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In case you missed it: as part of UC San Diego's ongoing Equity in Mental Health event series, Jarrel T. Johnson, Ph.D., assistant professor of Educational Leadership & Policy, visited campus in May of 2024 to lead a discussion entitled "Building a Culture of Care: A Collective Impact Approach for Holistically Supporting Black College Men's Mental Health."
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During a discussion moderated by John W. Rawlins III, a campus diversity officer and director of the Black Resource Center (far right), members of the campus community had the opportunity to engage with Johnson and ask questions related to the event topic. (Photos by CWORK Media)
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Join us for the CoE Strategic Plan Launch on Tuesday, September 17.
Check your email for the Outlook invite and to RSVP.
Program: 2 – 3 p.m.
Art Works for Kids Auditorium
Reception: 3 – 4 p.m., The Hub
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Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series |
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Join us for the inaugural installment of the Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series.
Wednesday, October 2
Lecture: 3 - 4 p.m.
Reception: 4:30 - 5 p.m.
Publishing Social/Fireside Chat: 5 - 6 p.m.
Cristóbal Salinas Jr., Ph.D., will give a talk titled :
The Politics of Latin American Labels:
Names that Divide
And discuss the publishing process from his point of view as an editor.
Salinas is a professor of Higher Education at Florida Atlantic University
and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education.
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Dean Laanan Speaks at UC Transfer Coalition Meeting |
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3:30 - 4:40 p.m., PST
Dean Laanan will discuss his research surrounding transfer students, including Transfer Student Capital, as well as tips for professionals who support transfer students.
Zoom link forthcoming.
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Centralizing Finance and Administration Questions |
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Are you a faculty or staff member with questions about HR, finance, or administration?
Please email: CoEdu.Support@utah.edu!
By newly centralizing these services, the dean's office aims to ensure that faculty and staff won’t have to navigate institutional systems on their own when in need of assistance.
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Shop for CoE Swag - only two weeks left! |
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Place your order by 9/30 to receive CoE-branded jackets, vests, polo shirts, and more.
Shop now.
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Student Volunteer Opportunity |
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| Special Olympics Utah is currently seeking volunteers to help run their fitness club in Salt Lake City.
This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for future educational professionals in all CoE departments.
Please share with your students!
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If you know anyone looking for a full-time position in education administration, UITE is hiring an Academic Program Manager. Click the link below for details and to view the application.
UITE Academic Program Manager Posting
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1721 CAMPUS CENTER DRIVE, SAEC 3202
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84112
801-581-8221
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1721 Campus Center Drive Suite 3202 | Salt Lake City, UT 84112 US
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