EDFL Student Guide - George Fox University

Educational Foundations and
Leadership Programs
Student Guide
2012-2013

Table of Contents
Letter of Welcome ........................................................................................................... 1
EDFL Mission Statement ................................................................................................ 2
Campus Map .................................................................................................................... 3
EDFL Contact Information ............................................................................................ 4
TaskStream ....................................................................................................................... 6
Student Services Locations ............................................................................................. 7
General Information ....................................................................................................... 8
Student ID Cards ..................................................................................................... 8
Food Service ............................................................................................................. 8
Mailroom Services ................................................................................................... 8
Parking Information ............................................................................................... 8
Villa Academic Complex ......................................................................................... 9
Campus Libraries ................................................................................................... 10
Textbooks ....................................................................................................................... 11
Technology Resources ................................................................................................... 12
MyGFU and GeorgeFox Email ..................................................................................... 13
Web Resources ............................................................................................................... 14
General Course Information ........................................................................................ 15
Getting Licensed ............................................................................................................ 16
EDFL Faculty Bios ......................................................................................................... 17

Welcome!
For those of us who work in the EDFL department at George Fox University, each
new semester brings a sense of anticipation and excitement. Faculty and staff
always look forward to the start of a semester in that we are able to renew relationships
and to establish relationships with new students. We also anticipate the challenges
and satisfaction that comes from helping students learn and grow in their professional
and scholarly pursuits. In that light, we truly look forward to working with you this
summer and into the 2012-2013 academic year.
Here’s hoping that your experience with your professors, our staff and our supportive
colleagues at the University is positive. Let us know how we can help you accomplish
your educational goals. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions or
concerns regarding our department and its work.
EDFL Faculty and Staff
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Mission & Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Preparing and supporting professionals who think critically,
transform practice and promote justice.
Vision Statement
With Christ at the center, the School of Education offers practical
and challenging programs for professionals in education
and counseling where excellence, innovation, and professional expertise
are modeled by faculty members who continue their journey of
learning, teaching, and leading.
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Educational Foundations and Leadership
Office Locations and Contact Information
Newberg Campus
Villa Academic Complex (VAC) 501 Villa Rd. Newberg, OR
Austin, Christine
Coordinator, ESOL Program
Faculty 503-508-6487 caustin@georgefox.edu No campus office
Badley, Ken
Faculty 503-554-2843 kbadley@georgefox.edu VAC #184
Birky, Ginny
Faculty 503-554-2854 gbirky@georgefox.edu VAC #174
Carlton, Mark
Faculty 503-554-2873 mcarlton@georgefox.edu VAC #190
Fendall, Raelene
Coordinator, Lib. Media Program
Faculty 503-554-2858 rfendall@georgefox.edu VAC #194
Green, Julie
Administrative Assistant 503-554-2850 jgreen@georgefox.edu VAC #193
Harrison, Suzanne
Faculty 541-504-2900 sharrison@georgefox.edu VAC #186
Headley, Scot
Chair, EDFL/Faculty 503-554-2836 sheadley@georgefox.edu VAC #183
Hockett, Eloise
Director of Licensure
Director, MEd/Faculty 503-554-2859 ehockett@georgfox.edu VAC #187
Huffman, Terry
Faculty 503-554-2856 thuffman@georgefox.edu VAC #185
Keeney, Judy
Coordinator, Authorizations and Endorsements
Faculty 503-554-2857 jkeeney@georgefox.edu VAC #192
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Educational Foundations and Leadership
Office Locations and Contact Information (cont’d)
LaForce, Beth
Faculty 503-554-2833 blaforce@georgefox.edu VAC #158
Sehorn, Gary
Faculty 503-554-2841 gsehorn@georgefox.edu VAC #188
Shelton, Marc
Director, Admin. Licensure
Faculty 503-554-2869 mshelton@georgefox.edu VAC #189
Song, Steve
Faculty 503-554-2834 ssong@georgefox.edu VAC #182
Steeg, Susanna
Coordinator, Reading Endorsement Program
Faculty 503-554-2839 ssteeg@georgefox.edu VAC #191
Tiffin, Gary
Director, EdD
Faculty 503-743-2306 gtiffin@georgefox.edu VAC #196
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TaskStream
We are excited to share with you a program tool that students and faculty will have opportunity
to use throughout the course of their teacher education programs. The School of Education at
GFU has adopted TaskStream, an e-portfolio system, that will be utilized during each term of a
student’s program.
Electronic Portfolios are web-based applications which allow students and faculty to store, share,
and publish work for various audiences – including each other. In addition to these standard
e-portfolio features, TaskStream also has a rich set of instructional design tools for educators to
collaboratively develop standards-based curriculum and has a built-in assessment management
system for our degree program.
Continuous enrollment in TaskStream is a program requirement for all School of
Education students at George Fox University.
TaskStream is a resource for class just like a book. But unlike books where you have to buy new
ones each semester, you just have to purchase your TaskStream account once! Rates and length of
subscription are as follows:
1 Semester 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years
$25 $42 $69 $91 $105 $119 $129
You are required to purchase your account within the first two weeks
of your course or term. Go to www.taskstream.com or check with
your assigned advisor.
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Student Services
Stevens Center, Newberg Campus
Registrar’s Office
1st Floor
Monday through Friday
registrar@georgefox.edu
8am to 5pm
or
503-554-2218 (Main) Lecia Retter (Office: VAC #176)
503-554-2222 (Lecia Retter) lretter@georgefox.edu
Student Financial Services
Monday through Friday
8am to 5pm
503-554-2295
1st Floor
Graduate Admissions
Monday through Friday
8am to 5pm
503-554-2260
2nd Floor
Alex Martin
amartin@georgefox.edu
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General Information
Student ID cards
All EDFL students need a student ID card in order to use on-campus services such as the
Wheeler Fitness Center or the library. The ID card office is at the IT Service Desk located
on the 3rd floor of the Stevens Center on the Newberg Campus, and the Front Reception
Desk of the Portland South building on the Portland Campus.
ID card office hours (Newberg):
Monday through Friday
8:00am—5:00pm
ID card office hours (Portland):
Monday through Thursday: 8:00am—6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am—4:30pm
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Bruin Den Food Service — Student Union Building
Monday through Friday
Summer semester: 8:00am—2:00pm (grill closes at 1:30)
Fall and Spring semester: 7:00am—4:00pm
Villa Café (Villa Academic Complex)
Monday through Friday
Summer semester: 7:30am—1:30pm (dates TBD)
Fall and Spring semester: 8:00am—3:00pm
Mailroom (full service post office) — North Street Annex
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Parking Information
Please park in one of these lots:
Villa Academic Center Lot: next to the VAC on Villa Rd.
Bauman Lot: located off of Fulton St.
Stevens Lot: located on Meridian St. between Sheridan St. and Main Entrance
(see next page for more information on parking)

General Information
Parking Information (cont’d)
Please note: if you plan to park on the Newberg Campus while attending classes, please
email Nadine Kincaid in Security Services (nkincaid@georgefox.edu) with the following
info:
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Student ID# - this can be found in MyGFU (www.mygfu.georgefox.edu):
Login>Self Service>Student Center>Personal Information>Demographic Data
Name
Make/Model/color/year of vehicle
License plate # and issuing state
You will be issued a (free) paper permit for your dashboard that can be picked up at either
the Security Office (located in the Stevens Parking Lot) or the EDFL Administrative
Assistant’s office (VAC 193), or mailed to you.
Villa Academic Complex
501 Villa Rd.
The Villa Academic Complex (or VAC) is the main office for the EDFL department as
well as the entire School of Education. All faculty and staff offices are located there.
During the fall and spring semesters (and most of summer semester) you can purchase
a coffee or a light lunch at the Villa Cafe. There is also a microwave that is available to
commuting students and a lounge area (dining room adjacent to the Villa Café), as well
as a small computer lab available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hours of operation
Monday through Friday
8:00am — 5:00
Administrative Contact
Julie Green 503-554-2850 jgreen@georgefox.edu
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General Information
Campus Libraries
Murdock Learning Resource Center—Newberg Campus
Phone: 503-554-2410
Portland Center Campus
Phone: 503-554-6130
For general information including hours of operation, library services,
and access to research resources, visit:
http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/murdock/index.html
Please note: in order to check out books or access the research databases, you will need your student
ID card. Please see page 8 of this handbook for information on obtaining an ID card.
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Textbooks
All textbook orders can be done online from the University Bookstore or with a vendor of
your choice, regardless of whether the class is delivered in a “face-to-face” format, online or
both (hybrid).
Steps for ordering from the GFU bookstore:
1. Go to: http://www.store.georgefox.edu and follow the link for “textbooks”
2. Review the information and policies under the “Buy Books” tab and then click on
“Continue and Purchase Textbooks”
3. Follow the prompts to select your course and texts, and then proceed to checkout.
When you complete your order, you will have the option to choose one of the following:
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Ship book(s) to location of your choice: i.e. home or work address
Hold book(s) at the Newberg Bookstore for your pick-up (during business hours)
Ship book(s) to the Portland Center Campus for your pick-up (during business
hours)
Newberg Campus Bookstore Hours:
Fall/Spring Semester: M–F 8am–5pm* ¨ Sat 10am—2pm** ¨ Sun Closed
(*7:30am –7pm first 2 weeks of fall & spring semesters / **Except school holidays/breaks )
Summer Semester: M—F 8:30am–4:30pm ¨ Sat & Sun Closed
If you do not see your course listed when you follow the above link, or for some
reason you are not able to complete your book order online, email the instructor or
contact Julie Green in the EDFL office. Please do not call the bookstore.
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Technology Resources
George Fox has a full-service information technology department that manages campus
email and internet access, student access to MyGFU as well as a computer lab that may be
utilized if you do not have your own computer.
If you experience difficulty with accessing FoxTALE, MyGFU, your George Fox email,
or need to access the computer lab, please contact the IT Service Desk.
Information Technology Service Desk
3rd Floor, Stevens Center (Newberg Campus)
Regular Hours of Operation
Mon—Fri: 7:15am—6:00pm
Extended Hours—Fall/Spring Semesters Only (MLRC Main Desk)
Mon—Fri: 6:00pm—11:00pm
Sat: 8:00am—6:00pm
Sun: 2:00pm—10:00pm
Inside US: 503-554-2569 Outside US: 1-800-765-4369
E-Mail: servicedesk@georgefox.edu
Computer Lab (VAC)
Front Lobby, Villa Academic Complex
Regular and Summer Hours of Operation
8am—5pm, Mon-Fri
Contact the Service Desk or inquire at the MLRC (Newberg Library) Main Desk
for information about purchasing printing credit.
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MyGFU/George Fox Email
George Fox University offers online access to your university records.
MyGFU provides online access to class registration, class schedules, transcripts, the
student/faculty directory and billing information. MyGFU may be accessed through
either Internet Explorer or Firefox.
All EDFL students receive a George Fox email address and are added to the EDFL
student email list that is used for important announcements and notification of
department events, as well as all other communication from the University.
MyGFU
https://www.mygfu.georgefox.edu
George Fox Email (Google Mail)
https://mail.georgefox.edu
Once you have logged into MyGFU for the first time, you should change your password from the
assigned default to secure your account from unwanted access.
Forwarding your George Fox Email
Students are strongly encouraged to forward their George Fox University email to their
personal email account if they do not intend to use their GFU email on a regular basis.
Specific instructions are located on MyGFU. Once you are logged in, click on “Email
Forwarding” from the menu (under “Account Management”) on the left hand side and
follow the prompts given there.
Please note: George Fox University is able to forward your e-mail from your University account to a personal
e-mail address, but once this e-mail leaves George Fox University servers, it is beyond our control. Therefore, the
university cannot and does not guarantee delivery of forwarded e-mail.
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Web Resources
George Fox University Home Page:
www.georgefox.edu
School of Education Home Page:
www.georgefox.edu/education
Registrar
www.georgefox.edu/offices/registrar
MyGFU
www.mygfu.georgefox.edu
Google Mail (GFU email account)
mail.georgefox.edu
FoxTale
foxtale.georgefox.edu
Teachers and Standards Practices Commission
www.tspc.state.or.us
Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments (ORELA)
www.orela.nesinc.com
Educational Testing Services (PRAXIS)
www.ets.org/praxis
Oregon Department of Education
www.ode.state.or.us
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General Course Information
Course Evaluations
Your instructor will inform you if the course you are taking with him/her is due for
evaluation. He/she will give you directions for completion.
Course Assignments
Instructors typically return assignments directly to students before the conclusion of class.
However, sometimes the class ends before the instructor is able to do this. In such cases,
instructors will deliver assignments to the EDFL Administrative Assistant’s office. They
will be mailed to the student after removing binders and heavy cover materials that would
cause excess postage costs.
Emailing assignments
When emailing your assignments to your instructors, please ensure they are either created
in or saved as Microsoft Word documents so that your work can be easily opened for
grading.
Applying for your degree
When you are at least one semester away from completing your degree you must make
application for your degree through the registrar’s office.
Failure to complete this application can result in a delay in receiving your degree. This
can have serious consequences for you if your job is dependant upon completing your
degree.
The form is located online on the Registrar’s Office website:
http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/registrar
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Getting Licensed
When you are ready to apply for your license (teaching or administrative), you should
contact the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to find out what your
specific requirements are.
Generally speaking, TSPC will require you to fill out an application form (C-1 form,
available on the TSPC website) and submit it along with your application fee, original test
scores and official transcripts. Make sure that your paperwork is complete; TSPC will
NOT process your application until they have all of the required components.
In addition, in order to have George Fox University recommend you for a license, you
need to complete the License Recommendation Request form (available from your
advisor or Julie Green) and send it to the EDFL Office along with original copies of any
relevant test scores (if you have not already had them sent.) Your file is then audited, the
appropriate program director validates its completion, and then the form is submitted to
TSPC online on your behalf.
TSPC will issue your new license (subject to their final approval) within a few weeks by
mail.
For administrative licensure and added teaching endorsement/authorization
recommendations, please mail or fax your License Recommendation form to:
Julie Green, Administrative Assistant
School of Education, EDFL
414 N. Meridian St., #V124
Newberg, OR 97132
Fax: 503-554-2849
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EDFL Faculty Bios
Christine Austin, MA, Assistant Professor
Christy was hired as an assistant professor of education in 2010. She earned a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from
Willamette University and TESOL minor from Portland State University. Her teaching experience includes teaching third
thru fifth-graders in Salem/Keizer School District. She was also an ESL teacher at George Fox and Linfield in the early 1990s.
In the 1980s, she and her family lived in China for two years while teaching engineering students English, and she returns to
China each summer to train Chinese English teachers.
Ken Badley, PhD, Professor of Education
Ken came to George Fox University in 2007. He received his PhD in Education from the University of British Columbia in
1986, writing his dissertation on the meaning of the phrase “the integration of faith and learning.” Prior to coming to George
Fox, Dr. Badley taught at Strathcona Christian Academy in Sherwood Park, Alberta, the Institute for Christian Studies in
Toronto, Ontario and Canadian Bible College in Regina, Saskatchewan, now Ambrose University College in Calgary,
Alberta. Dr. Badley has published several books related to ethics, worldviews and world religions.
Ginny Birky, PhD, Professor of Education
Ginny has a PhD in Education from Oregon State University, a master’s degree from Ohio State University, and a bachelor’s
degree from Goshen College (Indiana). She has spent the last 12 years teaching at George Fox University where she teaches
both master’s and doctoral students, serves on a variety of doctoral and campus committees, and co-leads a partnership with a
local school district. Previous to coming to George Fox, Ginny taught for 18 years at the secondary level in Jamaica, Ohio,
Colorado, and Oregon, as well as three years at Oregon State University. Her research interests include high school reform,
teacher leadership, and school-university partnerships.
Mark Carlton, EdD, Assistant Professor of Education
Mark earned his EdD in Education Administration from Portland State University and the University of Oregon. Mark's
teaching experience includes grades one through nine. He was most recently a building administrator for both elementary and
middle schools in Beaverton, Oregon. Mark's interests include leadership and consensus building.
Raelene Fendall, MS, Coordinator of Library Media Program
Raelene graduated from GFU with a language arts major. She has done graduate work at OSU, U of O, and PSU. She has
been a high school language arts teacher, high school assistant librarian, middle school library media specialist, district K-8
library media specialist, and a college grant writer. In 2001 she helped start the GFU Library Media Endorsement Program
with Karen Wedeking as coordinator. This is the second time Raelene has stepped in for Karen and they continue to
collaborate informally.
Suzanne Harrison, PhD, Assistant Professor of Education
Sue Harrison began her work with George Fox University in 2004, first as Co-Director of the MAT program at the Redmond
Center and most recently joining faculty in the EDFL Department at the Newberg Campus. Suzanne earned her PhD from
Gonzanga University in Educational Leadership. Previously, Suzanne served as an elementary and middle school teacher in
general and special education in Oregon and Washington as well as an elementary principal for 14 years in Oregon. She also
served as faculty in the Teacher Education program at Gonzanga University for five years. Her research interest focuses on
social justice within the context of the following three areas: educational leadership, adult teaching and learning, and
differentiated instruction.
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EDFL Faculty Bios
W. Scot Headley, PhD, Professor of Education
Scot received his B.S. in agriculture education and MEd in guidance and counseling from Colorado State University. He
received his PhD from The Ohio State University in comprehensive vocational education. Scot taught plant science and
horticulture courses for adult and high school students in the Aurora Public Schools in Colorado for eleven years. Scot
received a one-year sabbatical for the 2002-03 academic year during which he investigated teachers’ professional development
practices and needs. His scholarly emphases are Internet-based distance education, Christian school education, and
professional development for teachers.
Eloise Hockett, EdD, Assistant Professor of Education
Eloise Hockett has extensive P-12 teaching experience in music education in both public and private schools in Oregon. She
earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Minnesota-Duluth, and her MEd and EdD both from George Fox. Eloise
currently directs the Master of Education program and is the School of Education liaison to Oregon’s Teacher Standards and
Practices Commission (TSPC). Her research interests include mentoring, adult learning, and cross-cultural education with
adult learners.
Terry Huffman, PhD, Professor of Education
Terry Huffman came to George Fox University in 2003 as a member of the Department of Sociology and Social Work and
joined the School of Education in the fall of 2006. Dr. Huffman received his PhD in sociology from Iowa State University,
specializing in race and ethnic relations and sociology of the family. Previous to joining the George Fox University faculty, Dr.
Huffman was Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Sociology at the University of North
Dakota. His research interests include American Indian education and interracial family experiences.
Judy Keeney, MA, Assistant Professor of Education
Judy is the coordinator for the “Alternative Pathways: Initial Teaching License” program. Judy retired in 2000 as principal of
an elementary school in the North Clackamas School District. She has been actively involved with student teacher supervision
at George Fox University. Judy taught and served as an administrator at various schools in Canby, Silverton and Eugene.
Beth LaForce, PhD, Professor of Education
Beth earned a BS degree from Malone College, a MA in elementary school teaching from Western Michigan University, and a
PhD from Michigan State University majoring in teacher education: reading, language arts, and children’s literature. Beth
taught as instructor at Michigan State University while in her doctoral program and in the public school system in Michigan
and Canada prior to that time. Beth’s scholarly interests are in elementary reading.
Gary Sehorn, MA, Assistant Professor of Education
Gary Sehorn joins the George Fox University faculty after a 30-year career as an educator in Oregon schools. He earned his
B.S. in social science education at Western Oregon University and his M.A. in teaching at Lewis and Clark College. After
teaching social studies and journalism, he served as a building administrator in Hillsboro, Tigard-Tualatin, and Lebanon,
Oregon. He then moved into central office administration, working in curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Beaverton
School District. Gary is currently pursuing his EdD in Educational Administration through Bethel University in St. Paul,
Minnesota.
Marc Shelton, EdD, Professor of Education
Marc earned his BS in education, as well as his MS and EdD degrees in educational administration with an emphasis in
teacher leadership from the University of South Dakota. Marc has served as an educator in Iowa, California, South Dakota
and Oregon for 20 years. His scholarly interests are teacher leadership and organizational change.
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EDFL Faculty Bios
Steve Song, EdD, Assistant Professor of Education
Steve Song is a former middle and high school teacher. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English and Curriculum & Instruction
and a Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Steve later
received his EdD from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, with a special emphasis on culture, communities, and education.
His current research interest includes international education policy, social stratification, race, and immigration.
Susanna Steeg, PhD, Assistant Professor of Education
Prior to joining the George Fox family in 2011, Susanna earned her PhD in Education with an emphasis on Language & Literacy
at Arizona State University. She received her BA in elementary education from Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH
in 2000, and went on to teach internationally for several years before working on her master’s degree and reading specialist
certification at A.S.U. She has taught children across multiple schools and grades and enjoys teaching in literature-based
reading contexts for children and adults. Her research interests include collaborative teacher learning and workshop-based
instruction designed to support authentic literacy practices.
Gary Tiffin, PhD, Associate Professor of Education
Gary Tiffin joined the EDFL faculty in Fall 2006 as a part-time instructor in the area of history of education. Prior to his
teaching at Fox, he served three Christian Universities for 37 years, including as chief academic officer at Hope International
University (16 years) and Northwest Christian College (3 years). During those years, he was a Professor of History and Social
Science, always teaching World Civilization to college freshmen, among other social science courses. Prior to his 26 year
tenure at Hope, he taught at San Jose Christian College (now William Jessup University) for seven years. He has also been
involved in educational institutions in the Ukraine and Cambodia. From 2001-2006, he served as Administrator of Turner
Retirement Homes, a Christian community of 200 in Turner, Oregon. He and his wife Pat built their retirement home there
in 2004 where they continue to reside and from where Gary commutes to teach at Fox.
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Notes

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George Fox University
Educational Foundations and Leadership
414 N. Meridian St., #V124
Newberg, OR 97132
503-554-2850
www.georgefox.edu