EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS - The University of Akron

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
We are pleased to announce that the Marriage and Family Counseling/
Therapy (MFC/T) programs through the Department of Counseling were
reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family
Therapy Education (COAMFTE) for the next six years. We offer kudos to
Patricia Parr, MFC/T program coordinator, and Karin Jordan, department chair,
for overseeing the yearlong process.
With their accreditation by both COAMFTE
and the Council for the Accreditation for
Counseling and Related Educational
Programs, this makes UA’s MFC/T programs
the only dually accredited programs in
Ohio training marriage and family
counselors/therapists, and one of a few
dually accredited marriage and family
therapy programs in the nation. n
Center for Child Development
earns national accreditation
The Center for Child Development (CCD), jointly sponsored with the COE
and the College of Health Sciences and Human Services (HSHS), earned
accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young
Children. NAEYC is the nation’s leading organization of early childhood
professionals. The accreditation is valid for the next five years.
To earn NAEYC accreditation, the CCD
went through an extensive self-study process,
measuring the program and its services
against the 10 NAEYC early childhood
program standards and more than 400
related accreditation criteria. The program
received NAEYC accreditation after
an on-site visit by its assessors. The CCD
received an excellent rating meeting
all standards and criterion.
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Marriage and
Family Counseling/Therapy
programs attain six-year
accreditation
“The staff worked relentlessly to ensure a
smooth accreditation process. Through their
efforts and dedication, we achieved very
high standards,” says Yetty Michael, center
director. “NAEYC accreditation lets families
in our community know that children in our
program are getting the best care and early
learning experiences possible.” n
Dr. Patricia E Parr
Professor of Education
College of Education
MEET OUR
NEW COLLEAGUES
Patricia Bing
Literacy Coach/Akron Ready Steps
Education: B.S.
Cleveland State University
Sharon A. Brown
Project Director, College of Education
Education: Ph.D.
Cleveland State University
Rachel Boit
Assistant Professor, CIS
Education: Ed.D.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Diontre Earl
Director of Development
Education: B.A.
The University of Akron
Brian Martin
College Research Data Analyst
Education: B.A.
University of Mount Union
Jessica Petersen
Communications Officer
Education: B.A.
The University of Akron
Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich
Assistant Professor, Counseling
Education: Ph.D.
University of Northern Colorado
Shelley Waltonen-Moore
Visiting College Lecturer, EFL
Education: Ph.D.
The University of Akron
Linda Reesman
Akron Ready Steps Parent Liaison,
Reading First
Education: Masters +
The Ohio State University
COE E D U C A T I O N H I G H L I G H T S 2 010 – 2 011
COE SPEAKER SERIES
Hosted this spring, three dynamic individuals
discussed topics of relevance through COE’s
Speaker Series.
Dr. Marian Maxfield
Problem-based Learning Seminars
An associate lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations
and Leadership, Dr. Marian Maxfield gave a three-part seminar
series on problem-based learning (PBL) in March. PBL provides a
learning environment students require to resolve everyday problems
while applying previous and learning new knowledge.
In her seminars, Maxfield taught participants how to develop complex
and real-world problems to allow for knowledge connection.
She introduced learning templates and discussed different types
and methods of assessments, including group, individual, formative,
summative, student and teacher.
Dr. Joanne E. Goodell
CSUTeach
“Transforming secondary teacher preparation: Opportunities and
challenges implementing CSUTeach” was the topic presented
by Dr. Joanne Goodell, an associate professor at Cleveland State
University. She discussed the CSUTeach program, why the model
was chosen, and some of the opportunities and challenges faced
during the planning stages.
CSUTeach focuses on math and science. It features innovative new
professional development courses that combine content material
and pedagogy, the ability to have early and continuing positive
experiences teaching in the classroom, induction support for new
teachers to help ensure success, and financial support for students,
including scholarships and paid internships.
Dr. Diana Biordi and Dr. Elaine Fisher
Academic Career Workshop
The College of Nursing’s Diana L. Biordi, associate dean, and
Elaine M. Fisher, associate professor, taught workshop participants
about setting goals, crafting an academic vision, career mapping,
negotiating and networking.
“I enjoyed Dr. Biordi and Dr. Fisher’s presentation, and I valued
the thoughtful comments that were made during the question-andanswer
session,” says Leisa Martin, assistant professor (CIS).
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