Welcome to the First Week of the Spring 1999 Semester

News from Paulette
We spoke to Paulette this morning - she is tired but recovering well at home.  She told me that she is spending her time playing with the new computer they bought for the holidays.  Her operation was exploratory and the tumor was benign, much to the relief of all.  Paulette hopes to return on February 1.

Thanks to all for your patience and professionalism.  We are getting off to a good start.

Please return a copy of the office hour card to Lorie and please prepare a copy of your course syllabi for the files in the main office.  Thank you.

Upcoming Events

Student Teaching Opening Meeting, Monday, Jan. 25, 9am, CB 110.  Ten minute curriculum library tour at 10:30 am, meeting at the entrance of the library.
[Curriculum library tours are available to all of our classes.  Please contact Meg Smith at x54456 to arrange for a tour.]

Dedication Ceremony for the J. Eugene Smith Library, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 11 am.

Race/Culture Seminar - Wed., 1/27, 9-12, CB 110
Call for faculty participation.  Please see Leslie Ricklin for details.

Next faculty meeting - Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, 12:15 - 1:45, Webb (formerly CB) 115.

Please send me items for the agenda.  Some preliminary topics -

Approval of the Minutes of the 12/2 Ed. Dept. meeting (previously distributed - please see David or June for another copy)
Approval of Minutes of 1/21/99 Ed. Dept. meeting (Shirley)
Y2K certification - a discussion of the form
12:30-12:45 - Working Group meetings - ECE Search Committee, other search committees, graduate committee, ...
12:45
CB 211 - the Media Resource Lab
Library Builders
PDS news - internships - Norwich, Manchester
Unit news
1:15 - unit meetings

Student Opportunities (Please see David for details.)
Teacher Assistants in the PK-12 Schools - stipended experiences for students who have the skills to take on supportive roles in educational technology in the schools.

Paid internships - full-time graduate assistantships for students seeking certification.

Service learning experience with the 4-H LIFT progam at Windham Middle School.

Might we get an Education Department College Bowl team?  The first set of matches will be held on 2/25.

Opportunities to Contribute

STEP/CAP Testing and Interview Request from Margaret Hebert (x55195) and Floyd Bagwell (x54301) -
interviews with prospective students who are admitted to Eastern through this program.  Interviews are on Saturdays, Feb. 6, March 6, 20, April 17 and May 8 from 11:30-2:30 pm.  Please call for more details.

President Charity Games, Saturday, Feb. 6, women's and men's basketball games beginning at 1 pm - .  Please contact Alumni Affairs at x54517 for details.

In the Chair's Office -
In-Service Training Course Catalog - courses available to faculty and staff for staff development.

The National Art Education Association Research Task Force 1998 Report.

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Please contact David Stoloff at (860) 465-5501, email: stoloffd@ecsu.ctstateu.edu if you have any questions or comments on this newsletter.