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College Students Change the World Forum

2020 College Students Change the World Forum

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The inaugural College Students Change the World Forum, sponsored by the Leadership Studies program within the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS), will take place March 7, 2020 from 1:00-6:30pm in Strong Hall.

The Forum brings together high school and college students for networking, visioning, critical thinking, and oral communication exercises that help students see themselves as leaders within their communities and promote the ability for students to make positive, responsible contributions.

“We hope this opportunity will give Knoxville students a glimpse into how college and leadership studies can help them be better student citizens, as well as inspire these students to make their own impact on their world,” said Dr. Karen Boyd, Associate Professor of Practice and ELPS Director of Undergraduate Education. The highlight of this event will be a keynote from Dr. Theotis Robinson, Jr., with the remainder of the afternoon including connection activities, project presentations from current Leadership Studies students, and a facilitated Deliberative Dialogue about leadership challenges.

You can view the event flyer below. Click the flyer to download a PDF copy that includes the full event schedule.

 

McIntyre Moderates Panel at UT Teacher Preparation Summit

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On September 19, the University of Tennessee hosted a Teacher Preparation Summit in Nashville.  Participants in the successful event included University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd, and the Chancellors of the Chattanooga, Knoxville and Martin campuses, as well as many elected officials, state policy-makers, deans, provosts, faculty members and advocates.  The summit brought together key stakeholders to discuss increasing the effectiveness of UT’s teacher preparation programs, share best practices and information and address increasing performance on the Tennessee State Board of Education’s Teacher Preparation Report Card.McIntyre at Teacher Preparation Summit 2019

The Director of the University of Tennessee’s Center for Educational Leadership, Jim McIntyre moderated a productive and incisive panel discussion regarding the state perspective on high-quality teacher preparation.  Panelists included Tennessee Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn, State Representative Mark White, who serves as Chair of the House Education Committee, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission Mike Krause, and Executive Director of the Tennessee State Board of Education, Sara Heyburn Morrison.

CSP Practicum Site Visits

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This October, College Student Personnel (CSP) students, faculty, and practitioner-educators will visit multiple colleges and universities in Georgia to learn about student affairs and higher education at distinct institutional types. Site visits include the University of West Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology (GA Tech), and Emory University.

These practicum visits are one of many program activities that combine peer-to-peer learning and professional socialization to provide graduates with practical experiences that are grounded in research and theory. Since the beginning of the College Student Personnel program over seventy years ago, more than 650 students have graduated and progressed to various roles in higher education and related services.

For more information on the University of Tennessee College Student Personnel program, visit https://elpsclone.flywheelsites.com/csp/.

Jim McIntyre and Dorian McCoy

ELPS Faculty Honored at Student Life Awards

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Two faculty members from the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies were recognized at the University of Tennessee Student Life Awards ceremony on April 17, 2019.  Dr. Dorian McCoy received the Friend of the Student Life Division Award for his selfless dedication to supporting the growth, development, and well-being of UT students and his collaborative partnership with all of the Student Life departments on campus.  Dr. Jim McIntyre was honored with the Student Organization Faculty Advisor of the Year Award for his support of the Tennessee Volunteers Tutoring Club. The club offers opportunities for UT students to provide afterschool tutoring to children at local inner-city elementary schools. Congratulations to Dr. McCoy and Dr. McIntyre!

Marisa Moazen named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement

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Marisa Moazen, director, Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Tennessee, has been named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement. Marisa is an alum of and adjunct assistant professor with the Higher Education Administration program in the department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Congratulations to Dr. Moazen!

Koerber and Ritchie Researching School and School Governance in UK

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Damian Hinds, Member of Parliament and Secretary of Education of the United Kingdom (left), and Ian Potter, CEO of Gosport Fareham Multi-Academy Trust (right), with Nate Koerber and Margaret Ritchie. Nate and Margaret are conducting research of school and school governance in the United Kingdom.