Department of Education Monday Minutes

Here are your Monday Minutes for November 2-6, 2020. 

From the Department Head

Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty, 

It seems strange that we have less than one month left in our Fall semester! I want to congratulate each and every one of you for persevering during this trying time. I have seen more acts of compassion than I can count—we are in this together and I am proud of our faculty, staff, and students (especially students!) for sticking with it, and more importantly, reaching out for help if you need it. 

P B S. Fred Rogers. Notes from the Neighborhood. When I was a boy and I would hear about something scary, my mother said, always look for the helpers. You'll always find somebody who's trying to help. Mister Rogers.The Compassion Project, which began in our college, is now a community non-profit organization, and I’d like to share a quote for their website: 

In our highly individualistic society, it can be easy to get caught in a pattern of relying strictly on ourselves. However, we know that open, loving connection with others is NECESSARY for human wellbeing. 

Please know that you are not alone. Reach out if you are struggling. Practice self-care. Students, you are preparing to enter a helping profession, but even the helpers need help sometimes, and we are here for you. 

Finally, tomorrow is Election Day and a university holiday (no classes, offices closed). If you haven’t voted or dropped off your ballot, make sure you do so! You can also register to vote on Election Day and cast your ballot. 

Take good care,

 Ann Dutton Ewbank's signature 

Dr. Ann Ewbank

News and Announcements

  • The TEP Induction and Student Teacher Send-Off virtual ceremony is Monday, 11/9 @ 6:15pm. Please join us to welcome our new teacher education students and bid adieu to our Spring 2021 student teachers. 
  • Our final department meeting is on Tuesday, November 10, 3:10-4:30 in Ann Ewbank’s WebEx room. As is our department tradition, we will reflect upon and celebrate our #EdGoals.
    • Join by phone
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Micki's Desk

  • It’s exciting to see so many of you registering for your Spring Courses now. Please send me an email if you need assistance with registration 
  • Doctoral Students needing to register for EDU 690 please find your Goal Statement attached.  Please complete the form and I’ll place into DocuSign for signatures and enroll you. 
  • Doctoral Research Methods Courses:  Attached you will find a document which contains the catalog descriptions of research methods courses across the university which may be appropriate for Education doctoral students.  If you see a research course on this list that you are interested in adding to your program of study, please visit with your Chair about the course.  There are seven research methods courses offered this spring, three of which are being offered through the Department of Education. 

For your November Calendar:

  • Save the date for Chelsey Wilson’s dissertation defense on Wednesday, November 18th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.  We will provide more information on Chelsey’s defense in the next newsletter.  It will take place on WebEx (https://montana.webex.com/meet/m33h737)
  • Nov 24th is the last day for master’s and doctoral comp exam or thesis/dissertation defense if planning to graduate this semester. 
  • Data Wrangling in R Thursday, Nov 5 from 3pm-5pm Where: Online.   In this workshop, you will learn how to manipulate data in R using the dplyr and tidyr packages. These concepts will be presented in an interactive format, integrating computational practice throughout the workshop. Register at montana.edu/datascience/training. The Online R Workshops are co-organized by the Library, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Statistical Consulting & Research Services.
  • If you are interested in sharing your research through participating in the MSU Student Research Celebration the registration deadline is Sunday, Nov 8 at midnight. Seek guidance from your Chair for the Virtual Event: Thursday, Dec 3 from 10am-3pm. Undergraduate and graduate students will display posters and creative projects during MSU's Virtual Student Research Celebration. The celebration will be held virtually on Dec 3 from 10am-3pm. This remote event is free and open to the public. The abstract submission portal is now open until Sunday, Nov 8 at midnight.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

  • Please join the virtual MSU Milestones in Service Event from 3pm-5pm on Thursday, November 5. Department honorees include: Le Gaub, Bryce Hughes, Stephanie Lindsay, Fenqjen Luo, Carrie Myers, Bill Ruff, Christine Stanton, and Elaine Westbrook. Congratulations to all and thank you for your service to MSU!
  • Our department’s success is determined by our collective accomplishments. Share your own accomplishments with pride! Or if you hear of a colleague or student’s accomplishment, please share. Please send accomplishments and kudos to ann.ewbank@montana.edu. 

Professional Development & Engagement Opportunities

  • Please join us for the next library media webinar on Tuesday, November 3rd at 6pm MST: Essential Understandings to Promote Educational Justice. Judy McKenna, Library Media Instructor, will introduce resources that address culturally responsive teaching strategies. Registration is required. All registered participants will receive a recording of the webinar and any relevant resources. Contact deborah.rinio@montana.edu with questions.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources

  • Do you have a resource to share? Please email Ann Ewbank.

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