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A Message f ro m t he Dean Dear Alumni and Friends: Eight months ago, as I assumed the role of dean of the College of Education, I was just coming to learn about the “Auburn Family,” being “All In,” and how great it is to be an Auburn Tiger. I’ve been impressed with the loyalty of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends — not just in the context of a national championship or, most recently, in the efforts to save the Toomer’s Oaks. I’ve been equally impressed by the passion of our students, not just in their classroom responsibilities, but in their commitment and outreach to the community and the region. As you’ll read, our AuburnVoices advocacy program is a success in serving the educational needs in our surrounding communities through our students’ investment of time, enthusiasm and personal resources. That is just one of the many examples of how our students are striving to better the world around them. Our faculty and staff are to be equally commended. Building on campus successes, they are reaching beyond the university’s boundaries to create learning opportunities for our students. Whether on campus, in the state or around the world, our faculty and staff are ambassadors on behalf of our university and carry with them our college’s mission of building better futures for all. As you read this issue of Keystone, I encourage you to see your role in our success. We have alumni representing education through all walks of life: as Alabama’s teacher of the year, in various levels of Alabama’s state government, as the new head football coach of the University of Florida and as the top commander of our armed forces in Iraq. Amid those stories, there are dozens of alumni who are putting their Auburn education into action by making significant contributions through their chosen professions. That, to me, is what being a member of the Auburn Family — and being “All In” — is all about. It’s expressed most clearly when each of us is engaged with those around us and contributes to making our world a better place through the transformative power of education. And it’s evident that our graduates do this in a manner that brings great esteem to our university. So, thank you for being “All In” and for the opportunity to be part of the “family.” It is truly great to be an Auburn Tiger! War Eagle! Where we stand U.S.News & World Report holds college in high regard The College of Education maintained its status as one of “America’s Best Graduate Schools’’ in U.S.News & World Report’s 2012 survey, released in March 2011. Auburn occupied the No. 71 ranking, placing it among the top 25 percent of schools surveyed for the fifth consecutive year. The college also holds the top national ranking among schools of education in Alabama, public or private. The college’s rehabilitation counseling program retained the No. 17 ranking in the Health Disciplines category. U.S.News & World Report determines its rankings based on a formula that includes data on admissions, graduation rates and research activity, which it combines with feedback from reputational surveys completed by academic experts. The magazine polls deans, program directors and senior faculty to assess the academic quality of programs. Kinesiology improves NAK standing in NAK The Department of Kinesiology moved up six spots in the National Academy of Kinesiology’s (NAK) most recent ranking of doctoral programs nationwide. Auburn University’s department moved up to No. 22 in the newest rankings, which reflect a survey period between 2005 and 2009. The department previously held the No. 28 ranking. The NAK promotes the study and educational applications of the art and science of physical activity and human movement. Program receives re- accreditation The Counseling Psychology doctoral program in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling recently earned re-accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA is the largest worldwide association of psychologists with more than 150,000 members. Betty Lou Whitford, Dean Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor 2 K e y s t o n e V o l u m e V I I , 2 010
E d u c at i o n E x t r a Reed named Auburn presidential administrative fellow Dr. Cynthia Reed, professor and director of the college’s Truman Pierce Institute, was selected as Auburn’s presidential administrative fellow for the spring 2011 semester. The Presidential Administrative Fellowship Program provides senior administrative experience to faculty, affording them the opportunity to better appreciate and understand higher education administration. The fellow proposes and develops a plan and will dedicate the semester to a special project. Through her project, “Developing University-Community Collaborations for a Better Alabama,” Reed wants to create and enhance networks that increase Auburn’s visibility, reputation and capacity to identify and collaboratively address educational, economic and community problems. Her plan is to host a series of community Reed has worked closely with Provost Mary Ellen Mazey during the spring 2011 semester. Dr. Cynthia Reed discusses her research with Auburn University President Jay Gogue. forums addressing the concerns and needs of Alabama citizens and community educational and business leaders. “My project was designed to draw upon previous work creating partnerships and engaging community members,” Reed said. “These forums will be focused on learning more about current issues and challenges facing communities so that we can identify ways that Auburn University’s academic, research and outreach scholarship efforts can better address these needs.” Reed said she hopes her project will lead to partnerships with other higher education institutions in the state, developing the groundwork for future collaborations to address the needs of Alabama citizens. “I am looking forward to working closely with Dr. Gogue, Dr. Mazey and others during this semester-long fellowship as I further develop my own administrative and leadership skills,” Reed said. College maintains perfection in employee-giving campaign For the second consecutive year, the College of Education achieved a 100-percent participation rate in Auburn University’s annual Faculty Staff Campaign. The College of Education and School of Nursing represented the only academic units among the 13 on campus to achieve full participation levels in the 2010 campaign. Among the university’s non-academic units, the President’s Office, Alumni Affairs, Development, Alumni Development Support Services and the Office of Communications and Marketing achieved 100-percent participation in the campaign. The 2010 Faculty Staff Campaign recorded an overall participation rate of 70.7 percent. This participation rate continues to place Auburn above all other SEC schools for the percent of faculty and staff making personal donations to the institution. The College of Education’s participation level has exceeded the overall university average each of the last five years. In 2009, the college’s first year of 100-percent participation marked a sharp increase from 82-percent participation in 2008. The most recent college campaign was led by co-chairs Asim Ali of the Learning Resources Center and Chris Groccia of the Truman Pierce Institute, who also served as coordinators for their respective college units. Others on the campaign team included Dawn Browning of the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling; Pam Hardie of the Dean’s Office/Professional Education Services; Drs. Bob Leier and Jonghee Shim of the Department of Curriculum and Teaching; Sheryl Parker of the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology; and Dr. Mary Rudisill of the Department of Kinesiology. Michael Tullier, APR, the college’s director of external relations, served as one of our campuswide campaign co-chairs. A K e y s t o n e i n B u i l d i n g a B e t t e r F u t u r e f o r A l l 3
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