UNLV College of Education News RSS Feed http://education.unlv.edu/ Mon, 7 July 2008 11:01:16 GMT Based off an RSS Writer template http://education.unlv.edu/images/banner_new.jpg http://education.unlv.edu/ UNLV College of Education Banner for the RSS feed http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#lounsbery_sports Wed, 17 December 2008 16:30:15 GMT Dr. Monica Lounsbery featured in Nevada Money Matters discussion on the current state of athletics in Clark County School District schools. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#ced_aces_awards Tue, 16 December 2008 17:43:12 GMT The Counselor Education faculty, graduate students and program were recently recognized at the 2008 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in the Western Region garnering eight awards. Drs. Astramovich and Hoskins earned the coveted research award, for their research on "Doctoral Research Training of Counselor Education Faculty" which was published in the associations' flagship peer reviewed journal, Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson earned the WACES Award for Outstanding Mentorship. Larry Ashley earned the WACES Special Recognition Award for his efforts in developing the first professional license for counselors in the state of Nevada, the new Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC) credential. WACES Social Justice Awards were bestowed upon both Drs. Jesse Brinson and Shannon Smith. Part time instructor, Dr. Katrina Harris earned the WACES Outstanding Graduate Student Award for her steadfast efforts on the WACES Newsletter and WACES Website Conversion Project. Finally, the 2008 WACES Innovative Counselor Education Program Award was garnered by the Counselor Education Department recognizing the department, faculty members, staff and students for all their excellence especially as this relates to social justice and multicultural initiatives. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#staples Thu, 4 December 2008 22:16:45 GMT The Department of Educational Psychology says thanks to Dr. Pamela Staples for 13 years of service to the department, the college, and the university community. http://education.unlv.edu/steinhoff/ Thu, 4 December 2008 22:16:45 GMT The College of Education would like to thank Dr. Carl Steinhoff for his years of service to the College and to the UNLV Community. http://www.lvrj.com/news/35211419.html Mon, 1 December 2008 21:56:52 GMT Professor Larry Ashley highlighted in Las Vegas Review Journal article regarding his work with UNLV's Problem Gambling Treatment Program. For more information about UNLV's Problem Gambling Treatment Program please contact Professor Larry Ashley at larry.ashley@unlv.edu. http://www.viewnews.com/2008/VIEW-Nov-18-Tue-2008/SEast/25079637.html Wed, 19 November 2008 15:39:22 GMT A news article highlighting the research facilities available at the Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center was published in the Northern View, Southeast View, Spring Valley View and Henderson View Newspapers. The facilities are available for all UNLV faculty, staff, and students wishing to conduct research at the preschool. http://education.unlv.edu/awards_2008.html Wed, 19 November 2008 15:39:22 GMT Faculty, staff, and students nominate a faculty member for the 2008 College of Education Faculty Awards. Visit the awards website for more information. The deadline for nominations is December 10, 2008. http://ci.unlv.edu/node/327 Fri, 14 November 2008 17:18:30 GMT The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has invited Dr. Karen Grove to join the opening meeting October 29-30 in Paris to participate in research plans for a one-year international project to map the technology integration in initial teacher training. The research project is part of OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) New Millenium Learners Project. CERI has established an international reputation for pioneering educational research, opening up new fields for exploration and combining rigorous analysis with conceptual innovation. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#sped_grants Tue, 4 November 2008 19:28:36 GMT Drs. Tom Pierce and Kyle Higgins were awarded a four-year grant worth nearly $800,000 to start a rigorous and accredited training program for new special education teachers. Dr. Sayeski was awarded a five-year grant worth $500,000 to enhance the special education emphasis of the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#faculty_2008 Wed, 27 October 2008 18:17:35 GMT The College of Education proudly welcomes new faculty and staff hirees for the Fall 2008 semester. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#nra Wed, 27 October 2008 18:13:14 GMT In association with the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) and the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP), Ethics in a Changing World for Rehabilitation Professionals is designed to discuss various ethical dilemmas we face and deal with in our everyday practice. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#mcb2_forum Fri, 26 September 2008 19:05:55 GMT On September 25th,the School of Education at the University of Mississippi hosted the National Educational Policy Forum. The theme is Educational Policy and the 44th U.S. President. Dean M. Christopher Brown II served as a distinguished panel member of the educational experts for this forum! More information can be retrieved from the forum's National Educational Policy Forum website. Playback of the forum can be viewed at the University of Mississippi Newsdesk website. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#coetso_trianing Thu, 25 September 2008 19:05:55 GMT The College of Education Technology Support Office (COETSO) will offer Technology Training Sessions for faculty, staff, and students. For more infromation visit the COETSO training website. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#golf_2008 Thu, 4 September 2008 19:05:55 GMT The College of Education would like to thank all of those involved with the COE 2008 Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament will go towards benefitting the Troops to Teachers and Spouses to Teachers programs. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#warkentin Thu, 7 August 2008 19:05:55 GMT The UNLV College of Education would like to congratulate administrative staff member Candace Warkentin as one of the winners of the August Classified Employee of the Month Award. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#jones Tue, 8 July 2008 19:05:55 GMT Dr. Paul Jones, chair of the Educational Psychology department, was recently elected to Fellow status in the National Academy of Neuropsychology, recognized for scientific contributions, excellence in teaching and clinical practice, and professional leadership in clinical neuropsychology. Dr. Jones is a professor in educational psychology who joined the UNLV faculty in 1987. He has published more than 70 articles in refereed professional journals. He authored a text for school counselors on use of the diagnostic and statistical manual, is co-editor of a text for practicing counselors and therapists on enhancing clinical skills that was published in 2003, and co-authored a text on research methods in 2005. His current research interests include the use of the Internet to deliver counseling and assessment services, applications of single-case design/statistical analysis, and computer-assisted neuropsychological testing with particular attention to adaptations for persons with visual disability. http://education.unlv.edu/coe_news.html#knottt Tue, 8 July 2008 17:59:40 GMT Project KNOTtT (Kansas, Nevada, Ohio and Texas Transition to Teaching) is a consortium of colleges and universities in Kansas, Nevada, Ohio and Texas. UNLV is the only Nevada institution in this consortium. Dr. Martha Young is the Program Director at UNLV for Project KNOTtT. The program offered through UNLV is based on the grant requirements to prepare 15 "high needs" teachers in English language arts, math and science through alternative routes to licensure. http://education.unlv.edu/ofe/orientation/index.html Tue, 8 July 2008 17:59:25 GMT Troops to Teachers is a U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed. Visit the Troops To Teachers Program website for more information about the program.