Summer 2012 - "Education Perspectives" - Concordia University

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ATeachable Moment In the next few years the need for change, innovation, and renovation in public and private education will take center stage in the public eye. You may have heard of “Teach for America” and its founder Wendy Kopp. Students from all disciplines, including two recent Concordia graduates, are selected through a highly competitive process to participate in its teacher training program, followed by a two-year commitment to teach in one of the nation’s “at-risk” schools. Teach for America’s boot camp now attracts far more applicants than can be accepted: in 2010, 50,000 applied for only 4,500 openings. Kopp has touched on an important nerve in America, one very near and dear to my heart and to the heart of every faculty, staff, and board member at Concordia University. Concordia selects students based on their potential to become servant leaders. As a Christian institution it is our faith which motivates us to produce graduates who choose to serve all cultures, all people, and who will bring hope through their transforming leadership. Concordia students and graduates have invested in their own higher education with the hope of becoming professional educators and transformational leaders. I’m thrilled that over 1,000 Concordia undergraduate and graduate students each year choose Concordia to help them become the very best teachers possible. And I’m equally thrilled that our community and church partners believe and support this important calling. Concordia and its graduates are well positioned to play a central role in leading the charge to continue innovating and improving public and private education. Stay tuned! � » Dr. Charles E. Schlimpert, President
From the Editor: The spark for this issue’s focus on “education perspectives” is twofold: the local and national attention on education issues, and Concordia’s role in preparing our nation’s teachers. Our University’s commitment to serving as a convener and leader on education issues took center stage this past year with the inaugural Governor Victor Atiyeh Leadership in Education Awards, Mayoral and City Council debates hosted on campus, and more. Our gratitude goes out to our many community partners on these recent education events and to the contributing writers featured in this issue, including our own faculty, community leaders, and nonprofit leaders. Their advocacy on education issues is awe-inspiring, and we hope that every reader finds their own calling as it relates to educational excellence – whether it is as a teacher, reading coach, classroom volunteer, mentor, administrator, public school advocate, or as a voter. We welcome your thoughts and comments on this issue of the Concordia Connection at www.cu-portland. edu/vale. Please join in the discussion and take action in your own respective communities to pursue education excellence and innovation. » Madeline Turnock, aPr advisor to the President S U M M E R 2 0 1 2 Concordia Connection is published twice per year by Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. Please address all corresPondence to: Concordia Connection / Concordia University 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, Oregon 97211 or email: alumni@cu-portland.edu editor: Madeline Turnock, APR art direction/GraPhic desiGn/PhotoGraPhy: Katrina Dinges, Christine Dodge editorial Board: Keylah Boyer Frazier ’97, Matt English, Brooke Krystosek, Kevin W. Matheny, Ron Miolla, Dr. Glenn Smith, Dr. Michael A. Thomas ’93, and Dr. Sonja Vegdahl, Gary Withers P O R T L A N D, O R E G O N • S U M M E R 2 0 1 2 Campus Life. Concordia School of Law opens in Boise; Concordia helps middle school students prepare for academic success in high school; Dr. Ceiridwen Terrill publishes novel, receiving national acclaim; Hilken Community Stadium opens; and more. 8 Education Perspectives. Contributing writers provide insights for strengthening a nation and unlocking the doors of opportunity through education. Current Issues. The Harlem Children’s Zone and Geoffrey Canada provide a model for education innovation. 24 18 Alumni Notes. Read the latest about life after Concordia straight from alumni themselves; Learn about Erin McKee’s experience as a Teach for America teacher in the nation's capitol. 28 Navy & White. Behind the scenes on Concordia’s Track & Field national championship; Sports highlights; Student-athletes nominated for prestigious Rhodes Scholarship; New student-athlete leadership team takes shape. 37 Nailed to the Door. Dr. Joe Mannion, Dean of the College of Education, urges everyone to take their role in advocating for educational excellence for all. Summer 2012 1
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