Professor Kim Maier’s online version of CEP 933, a required doctoral statistics course in the College of Education, was recently recognized as the Best Fully Online Course at Michigan State University for 2011. The honor, presented by the annual AT& T-sponsored Award Competition in Instructional Technology, also goes to technical advisor Robin Dickson and graduate… Read More »
A scholar devoted to improving lives for individuals with disabilities, Professor Emeritus Nancy Crewe died unexpectedly April 7, 2011 at the age of 71. Crewe officially retired from Michigan State University in 2004 after serving as a leading faculty member in the university’s counseling psychology and rehabilitation counseling programs over 17 years. She has continued… Read More »
Child development graduate Kathryn Kosko, who is completing her fifth-year internship in Detroit through the College of Education, has been selected as the 2010-11 Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year. She will receive the award during a dinner and ceremony on April 8, 2011. The competition is coordinated by the Michigan Association of Teacher Educators.… Read More »
Jim Pivarnik, a professor of kinesiology and national expert on pregnancy and physical activity, has been tabbed to help shape federal policy and drive program development on fitness, sports and nutrition. He has been appointed to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition’s science board, formed in 2003 to ensure the messages and programs… Read More »
Dr. Kristen Renn, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration, received a 2011 Senior Scholar Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). ACPA is the leading comprehensive student affairs association that advances student affairs and engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery. The ACPA Senior Scholars Program was implemented in 1984. ACPA… Read More »
Professor Barbara Schneider will be honored for addressing real problems in practice through exemplary career research contributions in the field of sociology of education. She was selected to receive the Elizabeth G. Cohen Distinguished Career in Applied Sociology of Education Award. The award is given every two years by the Sociology of Education SIG (special… Read More »
New national rankings are in and… the College of Education at Michigan State University is still ranked # 1 in the nation for elementary and secondary education. That makes 17 consecutive years! The U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools, which hits newsstands April 5, also recognizes the college’s capacity… Read More »
Dr. John Powell, associate professor of kinesiology, has been awarded the Jack Weakley Service Award by the College Athletic Trainers Society. The award is given annually and honors an individual who has demonstrated loyal support for the members of CATS, made significant contributions to improve the role of the college and university athletic trainer and… Read More »
Gerry G. Stroman (pictured, third from right), a 1977 graduate in counseling, was recently honored with the College of Education’s Crystal Apple Award for her distinguished career in education. Stroman is currently assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs and affirmative action at Indiana University Kokomo. The Kokomo Tribune published a great article about her.
The American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR) plans to honor Michigan State University Professor Emeritus Janet Wessel for a career dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities through physical activity and sports. She will receive the association’s Julian U. Stein Award on March 31, 2011, during the national convention in San Diego, Calif. AAPAR is part of… Read More »
