College of Education News
Swing for Scholarships - Save the Date...
April 2008
Boone, NC
The 3rd Annual Golf Benefit for Teacher Education Scholarships will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Rock Barn Golf and Spa in Conover, NC. Download and post the flyer: save_the_date_2008.pdf (~240KB)
Finding Jobs
April 2008
Boone, NC
More than 80 school systems visited campus to recruit new teachers during Appalachian's education fair sponsored by the university's Career Development Center. [more]
Faculty Exchange in Karlsruhe, Germany
April 2008
Karlsruhe, Germany
Dr. Linda Veltze is a professor of Library Science at Appalachian State University and is on a faculty exchange in Germany this spring semester. The students were able to communicate with Dr. Veltze, before class meetings and through mid March after class meetings through the use of the Moodle Course Management System operated through ASULearn. [more]
Considine a finalist for a Cable's Leaders in Learning Award
April 2008
Boone, NC
David Considine, a professor of instructional technology and media studies, is one of four finalists for Cable in the Classroom's 2008 Cable's Leaders in Learning Award. [more]
The first recipient of the Legacy of a Lifetime Scholarship
March 2008
Boone, NC
Paul Stoltzfus, the first recipient of the Legacy of a Lifetime Scholarship, received his award at a reception honoring the scholarship established by Dr. Renee' Evans. [more]
Appalachian will host a Duke TIP Scholar Weekend
March 2008
Boone, NC
Appalachian State University will host a Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program) Scholar Weekend April 5-6 for academically gifted 7th-12th graders. [more]
Speech-language pathologist is top EC teacher
March 2008
Thomasville, NC
Melissa Carmichael York, a speech-language pathologist for Thomasville City Schools, was recently named the Thomasville City Schools' Exceptional Children's Teacher of Excellence. [more]
Educators learn of academic expectations of college-bound high school graduates
March 2008
Boone
More than 45 educators from across the region gathered at ASU recently to talk about academic expectations and student success in college. [more]
Annual Scholarship Reception for Student Recipients and Donors
March 2008
Boone
The Reich College of Education will host its annual recognition program and reception for undergraduate scholarship recipients and our generous donors on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 3:30 pm in conjunction with Honors Day. Program begins at 3:30 pm at the Valborg Theatre.
Qatar University and educational reform
February 2008
Qatar
Dr. Gary Moorman will spend four months at Qatar University working with the reading and writing components of the university's curriculm and undergraduate degrees in education. [more]
Cherokee Reservation Visit
February 2008
Boone
Students and teachers from the Cherokee Reservation recently visited campus to interact with RCOE classes providing insights about Cherokee culture and traditions; Dr. Sandra Oldedorf (C&I) was the faculty host. [more]
2008 Faculty Award Nominations
January 2008
Boone
Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of the college's awards which include outstanding teaching, scholarship, mentoring/service, community of practice, and adjunct faculty award for outstanding teaching/supervision. Nominations are due by February 15. [more]
RCOE Spring 2008 Opening Meeting
January 2008
Boone
Presentation and updated new building pictures [more]
Honoring Educators
January 2008
Boone
Hope Laura Cassidy, right, is this year's recipient of the Daisy Austin Adams Endowed Scholarship for Education. Also receiving a scholarship is Shannon Lynn Bennett from Ashe County. [more]
Winter Connections: Parent to Parent Newsletter
January 2008
Boone
Keep up-to-date with Parent to Parent Family Support Network of the High Country with their winter newsletter. Parent to Parent provides information and support to families of children with special needs in the High Country area. [Newsletter (pdf)]
