News
News items about the College of Education. For a complete list of News, please go to the Newsroom. To submit an item, please contact JJ Boehm, director of media and community relations, at ext. 4055
February 12, 2016
SVSU to offer college credit to graduates of teacher cadet programs
Saginaw Valley State University has signed an agreement with the Michigan Department of Education that will allow high school students from approved teacher cadet programs to receive university credit.
February 8, 2016
SVSU to host ‘Heart of Teaching’ event
Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Education is hosting an event designed to increase interest in the teaching profession at a time when jobs in the field are on the rise. A “Heart of Teaching” panel discussion will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Gilbertson Hall, room GS 202.
November 5, 2015
Dottie Millar, professor of teacher education College of Education
For more than 20 years, Dottie Millar’s research has focused on guardianship alternatives for those with developmental disabilities.
July 15, 2015
SVSU to offer new endorsement for special education students
Saginaw Valley State University has received renewed authorization from the Michigan Department of Education to offer an endorsement for students in its teacher preparation and special education programs. SVSU will begin offering an updated curriculum for the endorsement in cognitive impairment this fall for students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
April 29, 2015
Luke Sheppard
The Saginaw Valley State University student was hired full-time as a math teacher at Bridgeport Middle School, weeks before earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education in May.
April 28, 2015
Emily VanFleteren
Those familiar with her expect VanFleteren will continue building a fine reputation — and stellar résumé — for herself once she begins her professional career as a teacher.
March 10, 2015
Professional Profile for February 2015
Martin Arford, associate professor of geography, was presented the Osprey Award for Outstanding Conservation Volunteers by the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy for the work at the Frankenlust Township Park and
March 10, 2015
Professional Profile for January 2015
James Bowers, assistant professor of criminal justice; Kim Lacey, assistant professor of English; and Poonam Kumar, director of online/hybrid learning, presented “Teaching Presence on the Rise: Engaging Undergraduate Students
February 26, 2015
SVSU names Wierda to lead STEM initiatives coordination
Saginaw Valley State University has assigned a highly respected educator to coordinate SVSU’s focus on improving STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in the region. Carolyn Wierda has been named executive director of STEM@SVSU; in that position, she will convene those that are involved in STEM initiatives at SVSU.
February 25, 2015
SVSU Honors Outstanding Graduates at Alumni Celebration
Saginaw Valley state University recognized six of its graduates and one future graduate at its annual Alumni Celebration Friday, Feb. 20. Five alumni were honored with the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest award presented by the SVSU Alumni Association. In addition, the Young Alumni and Future Alumni award recipients were bestowed.
December 18, 2014
SVSU Research, Presentations and Publications- September 2014
A summary of recent research, presentations and publications by SVSU faculty and staff.
December 18, 2014
SVSU Presentations, Research and Publications
Interior Professional Profile-October 2014
December 17, 2014
Leading Educators Selected for 2015 Gerstacker Fellowship at SVSU
This year, 11 outstanding Michigan educators have been selected for the Gerstacker Fellowship at Saginaw Valley State University. They will receive concentrated leadership training over a one-year period, including a capstone international experience that will send the Fellows to Poland in April.
November 21, 2014
Helping teachers teach math and science
Tamara Arizola Barrientos-Helping teachers teach math and science
October 3, 2014
SVSU’s Carolyn Wierda to discuss worldwide education trends in annual Rush Lecture
The delivery of education near and far will be examined by Carolyn Wierda when she gives the 2014 Rush Lecture at Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. in Founders Hall. An executive-in-residence and interim associate dean in the College of Education, Wierda’s talk is titled, “From Other Hemispheres to Our Home: National, State and Local K-12 Educational Trends.”
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