Michigan State University APRIL 2007 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 6 K-12 EAD NEWSLETTER INSIDE THIS ISSUE ANNOUNCEMENTS 1 EAD EVENTS 2 SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AID 3 GRADUATE 4 INFORMATION 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS Don t miss the list of classes offered summer 2007 See page 4! MA and PhD students are advised to schedule a time to meet with their advisors soon as many faculty will not be as accessible during the summer months due to off-campus commitments. You are also encouraged to schedule some time to meet with cohort members and former classmates to foster collegiality and support. College of Education Graduate Ceremonies Friday, May 4, 2007 Ph.D.Hooding Ceremony 3:30 Erickson Kiva M.A. Degree Ceremony 4:15 Erickson Kiva All University Graduate Ceremony 7:00 Breslin Center 2. EAD EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS AERA, April 9-13, Chicago COE Graduate Ceremonies, May 4 American Education Research Association Annual Meeting Theme: The World of Educational Quality Chicago, April 9-13 For further information, visit the following website: http://www.aera.net/annualmeeting/?id=282 All MSU EAD grad students should consider attending the 2007 AERA annual meeting. It is an amazing chance to interact with other graduate students and researchers that only comes around once a year. For more information from the graduate student perspective, please check the AERA Graduate Student Council website at: http://www.aera.net/default.aspx? id=275 and the Graduate Student Newsletter at: http://www.aera.net/default.aspx?id=1092 We are quite fortunate to have many faculty and graduate students presenting at AERA. To view a list of those people and the titles/times of their sessions, please visit: http://convention2.allacademic.com/one/aera/aera07/index.php? click_key=5&cmd=multi+search&phpsessid=91d39bede7f552b7fc568040226e9666
Page 2 3. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Fulbright Fellowship Opportunities For MSU Graduate Students The Office of International Studies Programs cordially invites MSU graduate students to attend the 2008-2009 Fulbright Scholarship Program information workshop. The workshop will give participants an opportunity to learn about: Fulbright Programs in more than 140 countries and the application process Experiences of previous MSU Faculty Fulbright Award Recipients How a Fulbright experience can enhance your career and enrich your life How to prepare a competitive Fulbright application proposal How to solicit winning letters of recommendation How to choose a host country and make contacts abroad How to identify and enlist helpful MSU advisors Fulbright grants pay for round trip air travel, a monthly living stipend, health and accident insurance, and is some cases tuition waivers and research allowances. In the event of a scheduling conflict, graduate students may attend the workshop for graduating seniors on April 12, 2007, in Room 303 International Center for 5:00-7:00. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 5:00 7:00 p.m. Room 303 International Center AGENDA 5:00-5:05 p.m. Welcome Frank M. D Itri, MSU Fulbright Program Adviser 5:05-5:25 p.m. The Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright-Hays DDRA Programs: Description, Eligibility and Deadlines Frank M. D Itri, MSU Fulbright Program Adviser 5:25-5:30 p.m. Question and Answer Period 5:30-6:00 p.m. Preparing a Competitive Grant Application David Wiley, Director, African Studies Center (Invited) 6:00-6:10 p.m. Question and Answer Period 6:10-6:30 p.m. The Grant Application Review and Selection Process John Bratzel, Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures 6:30-6:40 p.m. Question and Answer Period 6:40-7:00 p.m. MSU Graduate Student Fulbright Resources Michael Walker, Ph.D. Candidate, Anthropology Mark Hamilton, Ph.D. Candidate, Education
Page 3 3. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID CONT. URGENT: New RA Level III University Policy From the desk of Michael Sedlak Dear College of Education PhD students: There is a new University policy regarding qualification for Level III Research (RA) and Teaching Exempt (TE) Graduate Assistantships. If you have not passed your comprehensive examinations, carefully read this message, because the timing of your comps' completion will affect your eligibility for different pay levels. There is a stipend differential between appointment levels II and III. At this time there is a 5% salary differential between level II and III assistantships in the College of Education. The change in the university requirements is effective spring, 2007. Details about the new requirements are found in the Academic Programs Catalog on line: http://www.reg.msu.edu/read/ucc/updated/gradassistantships.pdf. The new requirements for level III for RA and TE appointments include: (1) Six semesters of experience as a graduate research or teaching assistant at MSU, or equivalent as determined by the appointing unit chairperson or director. (Previously four semesters of experience were required.) (2) Successful completion of doctoral comprehensive exams, as defined by the department in which the student is enrolled. (New requirement.) Although the new University policy went into effect this semester, the College of Education is providing a transition for RA and TE appointments as follows: for spring and summer 2007 only, students who previously held a level III appointment, but do not meet the new guidelines, will be changed to level II. However, the stipend will not be reduced. This policy will be in full effect for level III RA and TE appointments in the College of Education effective fall, 2007. Students who have less than 6 semesters of experience or have not completed comprehensive examinations prior to the starting date of the appointment period will be appointed at level II with the stipend set at level II rates. Your departments and research employers have been notified of this change, and the Dean's Office is working with them to assure a smooth transition. Watch for possible updates and clarifications to this policy. Teaching assistantships falling under the GEU contract are governed separately by that contract. 4. GRADUATE INFORMATION CIC Traveling Scholars Program at U of M Doctoral students that are interested in taking courses through the CIC Traveling Scholars Program from the SRC Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques at the University of Michigan should look at the following website for information: http://www.isr.umich.edu/src/si/. If you have questions regarding the SRC Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques please email summers@isr.umich.edu. If you decide to apply to the CIC Traveling Scholars Program the application is at the following website: http:// www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/travelingscholars/index.shtml. If you have questions regarding the CIC Traveling Scholar application procedure please contact Judy Ward, (517) 355-0302 or wardj@msu.edu. Attention: All M.A., Ph.D. and Ed.S. Graduate Students Check out the EAD website for pertinent information that may assist you through your program. The URLs are: M. A. Graduate Program: http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/ead/k-12/ma.htm Ph.D. Graduate Program: http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/ead/k-12/phd.htm Ed.S. Graduate Program: http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/ead/k-12/educspecialist.htm At these sites you can update yourself on the requirements of your program, download various forms and evaluations for your program, and even find out if you are making the expected progress for your program.
Page 4 4. GRADUATE INFORMATION CONT. Doctoral 2007 Summer Courses EAD/TE 931 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research Tu Th 4:10-7:00 5/14 6/28 EAD 951C Educational Law M-F 12:40-3:30 7/9 7/26 EAD 990* Independent Study arranged EAD 994* Laboratory and Field Experiences arranged EAD 999 Doctoral Dissertation Research arranged 5/14 8/16 TE 982 School, Church, and State arranged 5/14-6/28 CEP 932 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research I Tu Th 9:10-12:00 6/18-7/31 CEP 933 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research II M W 9:10-12:00 5/14-6/28 *Students can also contract to do independent study or a field experience around an area of interest. Please contact your advisor. Visit the MSU Schedule of Courses page at http://ntweb8.ais.msu.edu/schedulebook/schedule.asp MA 2007 Summer Courses EAD 801 Leadership and Organization Development online 5/14 8/16 EAD 845 Teaching, Learning, and School Restructuring (Rockford) 6/25 7/6 EAD 852A&B Elementary & Middle, Secondary School Administration M W Th 4:10-7:00 5/14-6/22 EAD 853A Legal, Fiscal & Policy Environment (Birmingham) T Th 5:00-8:00 5/8 6/21 EAD 853B Schools, Families & Communities (Birmingham) M-F 1:00-5:00 7/16 7/27 EAD 853C Instructional Supervision (Birmingham) M W 3:00-6:00 7/2 8/8 EAD 867 Case Studies in Educational Leadership online 5/14 6/29 Visit the MSU Schedule of Courses page at http://ntweb8.ais.msu.edu/schedulebook/schedule.asp Looking for a summer session graduate course? Consider taking TE 982 School, Church, and State: E Pluribus Unum? One Nation Under God? The course will take up a range of issues concerning how religion, the state, and the schools have come together over the years. Current controversies, historical appreciations, forms of resolution, will be discussed. A valuable course for school leaders who are dealing with issues of religion and schooling in their practice. The course will be scheduled between May 14 and June 28, hours to be determined. Contact the course instructor, Gary Sykes, for more details and to indicate your interest (garys@msu.edu). The library offers free EndNote training You need to sign up to attend. For more information, visit http://classes.lib.msu.edu/index.cfm?register&course_code=lib300
Page 5 4. GRADUATE INFORMATION CONT. TO: FR: RE: Ph.D candidates Judy Ward, The Graduate School On-line thesis/dissertation submission packet The following information may be helpful in submitting a dissertation: Thesis/Dissertation Submission Packets are available on-line: http://grad.msu.edu/current/packet.htm. For complete details on the submission of your dissertation to the Graduate School, please refer to the 'Final Submission of Dissertation' section of the Formatting Guide: http://grad.msu.edu/format.htm. Formatting Tutorial: A presentation for graduate students working on a Doctoral Dissertation: http://grad.msu.edu/format.htm For information regarding copyright: http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html For detailed information on deadline dates and final steps you need to take in order to complete your graduate degree program at MSU: http://grad.msu.edu/graduation.htm For information leading up to graduation, review the "Graduate Education" section of Academic Programs: http://www.reg.msu.edu/ucc/academicprograms.asp Consult the Office of the Registrar Academic Calendar 2006-2007 for other important dates: http://www.reg.msu.edu/roinfo/calendar/academic.asp Advice from Linda Brandau, K12 Graduate Admissions Assistant If you plan on graduating --check with your advisor to make sure all your paperwork is in order and you should apply to graduate. If you do comps just before summer semester, make sure your advisor does the paperwork before he/she goes on vacation. Kate Corby is the Educational Librarian. Her office hours* in Erickson, Room 513F, Wednesday 11:30-1:00 and Thursday 10:30-12:00 p.m. No appointment necessary. Just drop in and ask your questions or just to say HELLO You can also visit her webpage http://www.lib.msu.edu/corby/education/index.htm Please contribute to the newsletter by sending information/ announcements to Melissa Usiak (usiakmel@msu.edu) by April 23 (May Newsletter) *Office hours may change for Spring term
Page 7 4. GRADUATE INFORMATION CONT. A FREE Workshop for Doctoral Students! Navigating the PhD: A Writing Workshop This is a two-part workshop series. The series is targeted to doctoral students in the early stages of their graduate program. The titles of the parts are: Part 1: Demystifying the Dissertation, Personal Management, Forming Committees, Working with Committees, & Comprehensive Exams Part 2: Topics and Proposals, Writing Strategies, Revision Strategies, The Defense...and Beyond, & Graduate Writing Groups Each part will be limited to 25 doctoral students. Registration is first come, first served. Although it is highly recommended that you attend both parts, you may register for only one part. Lunch will be served during the sessions. This workshop series is offered every semester. It is offered twice during Spring 2007. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Writing Center - 300 Bessey Hall Part 1: Saturday, April 7, 2007 Part 2: Saturday, April 14, 2007 Additional information can be found at: http://writing.msu.edu/ntp/ Workshop Leaders: The Writing Center Staff To register: contact The Graduate School at gradwrsp@msu.edu. Please include your name, department, e-mail address, the name of the workshop, and the date(s) you would like to attend. Sponsored by The Graduate School (grad.msu.edu) and The Writing Center ( writing.msu.edu) From the Institute for Research on Teaching and Learning (IRTL) The IRTL helps both doctoral students and faculty in the college locate and apply for external funding of education research projects. Student projects may include self-initiated research, such as practicum or dissertation, or collaborative research with faculty. Doctoral students seeking information on research funding are invited to contact IRTL by e-mail or come to the office during the following days and times: Monday 9:00 5:00, Tuesday 9:00 5:00, Wednesday 9:00 11:00 and 2:00 4:00 IRTL also introduces a series of workshops to help students understand the grant-writing process. Exact session dates, times, and locations will be announced in advance of each activity and forwarded to you. Students needing assistance during days and times not included in the office hours listed above may either contact Mark Hamilton at 432-2804 or mahamil@msu.edu, or come into the office to see another IRTL staff member. You are also invited to check the IRTL Web site. MSU Federal Credit Union: Union Branch, MSU Campus and the East Lansing Branch, 523 Grand River ASMSU, 307 Student Services: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Student Alumni Foundation: 333 Union Building from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MSU Alumni Association: 242 Spartan Way from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the MSU Federal Credit Union, Senior Class Council and Student Alumni Foundation (SAF) in partnership with the MSU Alumni Association. Other Seminars Planned: Auto Lending Options, April 10 MSU Alumni Association: L. Patrick Scheetz, Ph.D., Director, Alumni Career Services, Michigan State University, 108 Union Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1029; Tele: (517) 355-7698 Fax: (517) 355-5265; Email: Scheetz@msu.edu Web page: www.msualum.com/careers/
Page 8 4. GRADUATE INFORMATION CONT. DEADLINES FOR SUBMITTING A MASTER'S THESIS OR DOCTORAL DISSERTATION TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Spring 2007... May 11, 2007 Fall 2007... December 14, 2007 Spring 2008... May 9, 2008 Summer 2007...August 24, 2007 Advance Degrees Commencement Ceremonies Spring 2007... May 4, 2007 Fall 2007... December 7, 2007 Summer 2007...No Commencement *Spring 2008... May 2, 2008 *Students should confirm information on commencement dates the semester of commencement. If you are close to completing your degree, please see the Graduate School website for important details soon: http://www.msu.edu/user/gradschl/graduation.htm 2007 Spring IRB Conferences The 2007 Spring IRB Conference, Research on Vulnerable Populations: IRB Considerations, will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 from 1:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. at the MSU Radiology Auditorium. Registration for the conference is required and will open next week. An email notification with additional conference details will be sent when registration opens. Tuesday, April 10, 2007 from 12:00 P.M. 1:15 P.M. at C307 Wells Hall IRB Seminar, Using the Internet to Collect Data: Unique Consent, Privacy & Confidentiality Issues that May Affect Your Research, Nora Rifon, Ph.D., Professor, Advertising, Public Relations & Retailing, MSU. Do individuals have an expectation of privacy when posting personal information to blogs or social groups on the internet? Do researchers need to obtain consent from these individuals to use the postings for research? If the information is publicly available, does it need to be reviewed by the IRB? This session will address these questions and the ethical implications that they raise. Tuesday, May 8, 2007 from 12:00 P.M. - 1:15 P.M. at C307 Wells Hall IRB Seminar, Assessment of Risks & Benefits: The Key Concept of Minimal Risk, Mary Nettleman, M.D., M.S., Chairperson, Department of Medicine, MSU. The session will include a presentation on IRB assessment of risks and benefits. How to identify potential risks and benefits and common IRB concerns and ways to avoid them will be discussed. Information for Plan A Masters and Doctoral students about thesis/dissertation publishing Proquest/UMI has arranged with Google and Google Scholar to allow indexing and searching across bibliographic data for graduate works published in 2005 and 2006 Amazon.com is now a retail source for purchasing print and digital copies of theses and dissertations published in 2005 and 2006 PLEASE GO TO http://www.proquest.com/products_umi/dissertations FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ALSO ON HOW TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO YOUR THESIS/DISSERTATION New IRB Seminar Series This monthly IRB seminar series, hosted by the MSU Human Research Protection Programs, will include practical information relevant to research performed at MSU such as how to facilitate IRB review and development of consent documents. The series will also include ethical discussions of issues researchers face, such as assessment of risks and benefits and issues related to privacy and confidentiality. Each seminar will incorporate a presentation, practical applications of the topic to researchers, and interactive discussions (e.g., case studies, voting on scenarios, etc.). The seminars will be held on the second Tuesday of every month from 12:00 P.M. - 1:15 P.M. Light refreshments will be provided. Please feel free to bring your lunch. The location of the seminars will vary by semester.
Page 9 The Graduate School is conducting a survey of currently enrolled graduate students to solicit your opinion about your experiences of your graduate program at Michigan State University. Information from the survey will be used to improve graduate programs and the graduate school experience for students. The survey consists of questions about your experiences of your department/ program, your overall graduate training, and your experiences as a research/ teaching assistant. The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary and your responses will be kept completely confidential. The survey is available online at the following website: http://grad.msu.edu/survey/ K-12 EAD Faculty David Arsen Ph: 517-431-2276 Email: arsen@msu.edu URL: www.msu.edu/~arsen Maenette Benham (on sabbatical 2006-2007) Ph: 517-355-6613 Email: mbenham@msu.edu URL: www.msu.edu/~mbenham Philip Cusick Ph: 517-355-4539 Email: pacusick@msu.edu Christopher Dunbar Ph: 517-353-9017 Email: dunbarc@msu.edu URL: www.msu.edu/~dunbarc Melinda Mangin Ph: 517-355-1833 Email: mmangin@msu.edu URL: www.msu.edu/~mmangin David Plank Ph: 517-355-3691 Email: dnplank@msu.edu Susan Printy Ph: 517-355-4508 Email: sprinty@msu.edu BetsAnn Smith Ph: 517-353-8646 Email: bas@msu.edu Gary Sykes Ph: 517-353-9337 Email garys@msu.edu 2006-2007 Conference Support for EAD Students The Department of Educational Administration wants to encourage students to present papers at scholarly and professional conferences. Thus, students who have had papers accepted at conferences, or who have been nominated and selected for special Graduate Student Seminars which some of the associations hold, are eligible to apply for financial support for travel and conference related expenses. In most cases, doctoral students presenting papers will receive up to $250. Master s students are eligible for support up to $100. Exact amount of support will depend on the level of expenses associated with a particular conference (e.g., distance to travel, length, etc.). Also, please note that a student should expect to receive only one allocation of $250 per year. The Graduate School also provides some support for students to present at conferences, as does the Council of Graduate Students (COGS), so you should look into those possibilities also. However, those applications require that you first apply to the department. To apply for department support, you should complete a specific form that was sent to you in September. If you need the form again, please contact Melissa Usiak usiakmel@msu.edu.