School of Education
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SOE Committees
SOE committees make recommendations to the Dean of SOE. The Dean of SOE may choose to bring these recommendations to SOEL team for vetting/discussion on a case by case basis. Final reports from SOE committees and Task Forces are due to the Dean on May 1 each academic year, and should include responses to charges to the committee, formal recommendations for consideration by the Dean, and an accounting of activities for the year.
2024-25 Task Forces
Advising(2)
Charges for Advising Task Force
Review, identify and report on:
- Current advising processes and procedures.
- Current advising information that is unknown, overlooked, missed, etc.
- Strategies that could be implemented to advance the student advising experience.
- Training for SOE/SOE-affiliated advisors.
Share findings related to:
- Recommendations/changes/implementations that will support faculty and staff as we work to advance the student advising experience.
- Resources needed to carry out potential recommendations/changes/implementation to advance the student advising experience.
2023-24 Members
| Member | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Jen Pinnow - Chair | School of Education |
| Jim Carlson | Department of Educational Studies |
| Merideth Garcia | English Education |
| Heather Linville | Department of Educational Studies |
| Jenn Kosiak | Math Education |
| Kim Morris | Global Cultures & Languages |
| Sarah Mosley | Exercise & Sport Science |
| vacant | Senior Advisor, Belonging, Community, and Connection |
| Mackenzie Taylor | consultant (as needed) |
edTPA(2)
Charges for edTPA Task Force
Review, identify and report on:
- Existing UWL SOE edTPA data; edTPA current trends in Wisconsin and nationally; UWL SOE student, faculty and staff edTPA experiences; and school districts' edTPA experiences working with UWL SOE students.
- Impacts of edTPA on UWL teacher candidates: financial cost, student stress/anxiety, and specifically students of color, preparation for expectations as a first-year teacher,
- The pros and cons of edTPA versus alternative pedagogical assessment(s).
Share findings as they relate to:
- Recommendations/changes/implementations of existing edTPA and/or alternative pedagogical assessment(s).
- Resources needed to carry out current and/or alternative pedagogical assessment(s) that will advance our graduates.
2023-24 Members:
| Member | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Jennifer Docktor - Chair | Physics |
| Ann Epstein | Department of Educational Studies |
| Lisa Pitot | Department of Educational Studies |
| Rachyl Stephenson | Exercise & Sport Science |
| Victoria Rosin | edTPA |
| Pao Lor - consultant | School of Education |
Technology
Charges for Technology Task Force
Review, identify and share findings on:
- Current integration of technology into courses and clinical experiences (field placements and student teaching) across SOE educator preparation programs.
- Professional development opportunities related to technology that have been or should be available to SOE/SOE-affiliated faculty and staff to advance the student engagement experience.
- Current school district partners' integration of technology into their courses.
- Professional development opportunities offered to pk-12 teachers that advance the student engagement experience.
- Alignment of SOE's technology integration with school district partners' technology integration.
- National trends related to technology and educator preparation to continue advancing UWL programs.
2024-25 Members:
| Member | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Lema Kabashi - Chair | SPE |
| Meredith Garcia | STEP |
| Charlotte Roberts | EDS |
| Sarah Mosley | PASHE |
| Pao Lor | Associate Dean, School of Education |
| Jourdan Stacey | PDOC |
| Chris Hathaway | AWLME |
2019-20 EPC Committees
SOE Equity Committee
Overall goal - Plan and execute initiatives that seek to advance equity and foster understanding and appreciation for diversity.
| Member | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Jim Carlson* | EC-A, STEP, DES |
| Mai Chao Duddeck | EPC Senior Multicultural Recruiter/Advisor |
| Lisa Lenarz | EC-A Art Education |
| Sam Meister | DES |
| Rafael Ramirez | Exercise and Sport Science |
*chair
EPC Strategic Planning Committee
Overall goal – Assist EPC in developing a strategic plan that aligns with the UWL SP and integrates equity, diversity and social justice in an intentional and action oriented way.
| Member | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Bill Gillespie | Professional Studies in Education |
| Tom Jesse | English Education |
| Kim Morris | Global Cultures & Languages |
| Dawn Rouse | Department of Educational Studies |
| Joci Newton* | School Psychology |
| Leslie Rogers | Department of Educational Studies |
| Jenna Starck | Exercise and Sport Science |
*Chair
Archived Materials 2018-19 EPC Committees
Equity Committee
Purpose:
Make recommendations to address barriers related to policy, cultural climate, and structure within the School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education; plan and execute initiatives that seek to advance equity and foster understanding and appreciation for diversity.
2018-19 Membership
|
Member |
Affiliation (Program/Department) |
|
Heather Linville, Chair (F18) |
EC-A,TSL / DES |
|
Jim Carlson, Chair (S19) |
EC-A, STEP / DES |
|
Mai Chao Duddeck |
EPC Senior Multicultural Recruiter/Advisor |
|
Lisa Lenarz |
EC-A Art Education |
|
Pat Markos |
Professional Studies in Education (IPSE) |
|
Roi Kawai (F18) |
Foundations / DES |
Meeting Information:
Meeting dates:
Agendas:
Minutes:
Charges:
Fall 2018:
- (Deadline – Nov. 2, 2018) Guide, plan, and implement Fall 2018 Equity in Education showcase.
Spring 2019:
- (Deadline – March 1, 2019) Coordinate the Fall 2019 Equity in Education showcase
- (Deadline – April 1, 2019) Develop call for proposals, process for review, etc. for a Fall 2019 EPC speaker on the subject of equity in education
- (Deadline – April 19, 2019) Retrieve definitions for terminology around equity-related work, and share with faculty/programs for feedback via Qualtrics
Strategic Planning Committee
Purpose:
Assist EPC in developing a strategic plan that aligns with the UWL Strategic Plan and that integrates equity, diversity and social justice in an intentional and action oriented way.
2018-19 Membership
|
Members |
Affiliation (Program/Department) |
|
Joci Newton, Chair |
School Psychology (SPY) |
|
Dawn Rouse |
Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/DES |
|
Leslie Rogers |
Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (MC-EA)/DES |
|
Bill Gillespie |
Professional Studies in Education (IPSE) |
|
Kim Morris |
Early Childhood-Adolescence (EC-A) / Spanish Ed |
|
Tom Jesse |
Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP)/English |
Meeting Information:
Meeting dates:
Agendas:
Minutes:
Charges:
- Facilitate data gathering for initiation of EPC strategic planning efforts
- Serve as notetakers and/or facilitators for focus group conversations as part of an initial SWOT analysis for EPC.
- Additional charges forthcoming
PRT
Purpose:
Support SoE-affiliated faculty and staff in promotion, tenure, and retention reviews.
2018-19 Membership
|
Members |
Affiliation (Program/Department) |
|
Jenni McCool, Chair |
Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/Math |
|
Linda Dickmeyer |
Interim Associate Dean/EPC |
|
Ann Epstein |
Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/DES |
|
Jennifer Kosiak |
Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP)/Math |
|
Deb Sazama |
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)/ESS |
|
Lori Reichel |
School Health Education (SHE)/HEHP |
Meeting Information:
Meeting dates:
Agendas:
Minutes:
Charges:
- (Deadline – Nov. 1, 2018) Complete the recommendation from the 2017-18 committee relative to forming a mentoring committee for SOE-affiliated faculty and staff, and ways this committee would integrate and align with other SOE mentoring supports. The recommendation should specify whether the faculty/staff evaluation process includes a letter from this mentoring committee, who would comprise this committee, and how this would modify the current review structure.
- (Deadline – Dec. 15, 2018) Make recommendations on the role of the EPC Dean in IAS and faculty non-contract reviews.
Archived Materials: 2017-18 EPC Committees:
EPC Eagle Alert Task Force
Purpose:
Oversees policies and practices and makes recommendations regarding use of the Eagle Alert System within the School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education.
2017-18 Membership
| Member | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Yuko Iwai, Chair | Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (MC-EA)/DES |
| Barb Gander | Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/DES |
| Dan Hyson | School Psychology (SPY)/Psychology |
| David Liss | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation(STEP)/Math |
| Jenni McCool | Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/Math |
| Leslie Rogers | MC-EA and Special Education (SPE)/DES |
Materials
Meeting dates: 9.8.17; 9.29.17; 10.13.17; 11.10.17; 2.1.18; 3.1.18; 4.5.18; 4.26.18
Agendas: 9.8.17; 9.29.17; 10.13.17; 11.10.17; 2.1.18; 3.1.18; 4.5.18; 4.26.18
Minutes: 9.8.17; 9.29.17; 10.13.17; 11.10.17; 2.1.18; 3.1.18; 4.5.18; 4.26.18
Actions
Charges
EPC Equity Committee
Purpose:
Makes recommendations to address barriers related to policy, cultural climate, and structure within the School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education; builds on the UWL Strategic Plan action steps to articulate EPC specific goals.
2017-18 Membership
| Member | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Roi Kawai, Chair | Foundations, Campus Climate Faculty Fellow/DES |
| Scott Baker | Foundations/DES |
| Jim Carlson | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP) & Early Childhood-Adolescence (EC-A)/DES |
| Jennifer Docktor | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP)/Physics |
| Pat Markos | Professional Studies in Education (IPSE) |
| Ken Shonk | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP)/History |
Materials
Meeting dates: 9.29.17; 10.19.17; 10.30.17; 11.13.17; 2.14.18; 3.2.18; 3.8.18; 3.23.18; 5.3.18
Agendas: 9.29.17; 10.19.17; 10.30.17; 11.13.17; 2.14.18; 3.2.18; 3.8.18; 3.23.18; 5.3.18
Minutes: 9.29.17; 10.19.17; 10.30.17; 11.13.17; 2.14.18; 3.2.18; 3.8.18; 3.23.18; 5.3.18
Actions
Charges
EPC Strategic Plan Alignment Committee
Purpose:
Identify and make recommendations on EPC initiatives and activities that align with the UWL Strategic Plan
2017-18 Membership
| Members | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Jennifer Kosiak, Chair | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP)/Math |
| Ann Epstein | Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/DES |
| Bill Gillespie | Professional Studies in Education (IPSE) |
| Heather Linville | Early Childhood-Adolescence (EC-A) & TESOL/DES |
| Megan Litster | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP)/Biology |
Materials
Meeting dates: 9.21.17; 10.5.17; 10.12.17; 10.26.17; 12.19.17; 2.16.18; 4.17.18; 5.9.18
Agendas: 9.21.17; 10.5.17; 10.12.17; 10.26.17; 12.19.17; 2.16.18; 4.17.18; 5.9.18
Minutes: 9.21.17; 10.5.17; 10.12.17; 10.26.17; 12.19.17; 2.16.18; 4.17.8; 5.9.18
Actions
Charges
Field and Student Teaching Experience Outcome Committee
Purpose:
Align expectations, activities, outcomes for Field and Student Teaching Experiences across all School of Education programs; develop recommendations for field experience policies and practices across SoE.
2017-18 Membership
| Members | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Heidi Masters, Chair | Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC/Field 2)/DES |
| Alyssa Boardman | Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC/Field 1)/DES |
| Matt Chedister | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP, Field 2)/Math |
| Cindy Duley | Office of Field Experience/EPC |
| Tom Jesse | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP, Field 2)/English |
| Zach Beddoes | Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)/ESS |
| Joyce Shanks | Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (MC-EA/Field 2)/DES |
Materials
Meeting dates and agendas: 9.22.17; 10.13.17; 12.15.17; 3.2.18; 3.26.18; 4.16.18; 5.7.18
Minutes: 9.22.17; 10.13.17; 12.15.17; 3.2.18; 3.26.18; 4.16.18; 5.7.18
Actions
Charges
EPC Technology Committee
Purpose:
Support faculty and staff in implementing best practices in educational technology.
2017-18 Membership
| Members | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Lema Kabashi, Chair | Special Education (SPE)/DES |
| Josh Hertel | Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)/Math |
| Claire Mitchell | Early Childhood-Adolescence (EC-A)-Spanish/GCL |
| Lori Reichel | School Health Education (SHE)/HEHP |
| Gary Willhite | Early Childhood-Adolescence (EC-A) & Professional Studies in Education/DES & IPSE |
Materials
Meeting dates: 10.12.17; 11.9.17; 1.26.18; 3.9.18; 4.6.18; 5.4.18
Agendas: 10.12.17; 11.9.17; 1.26.18; 3.9.18; 4.6.18; 5.4.18
Minutes: 10.12.17; 11.9.17; 1.26.18; 3.9.18; 4.6.18; 5.4.18
Actions
Charges
EPC PRT Task Force
Purpose:
Support SoE-affiliated faculty and staff in promotion, tenure, and retention reviews.
2017-18 Membership
| Members | Affiliation (Program/Department) |
| Linda Dickmeyer | Interim Associate Dean/EPC |
| Ann Epstein | Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/DES |
| Jennifer Kosiak | Secondary Teacher Education Preparation (STEP)/Math |
| Heather Linville | Early Childhood-Adolescence (EC-A) & TESOL/DES |
| Jenni McCool | Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/Math |
| Lori Reichel | School Health Education (SHE)/HEHP |
Materials
Meeting dates: 9.22.17; 10.6.17; 10.13.17; 10.27.17; 11.17.17; 1.26.18; 2.19.18; 3.20.18; 4.26.18
Agendas: 9.22.17; 10.6.17; 10.13.17; 10.27.17; 11.17.17; 1.26.18; 2.19.18; 3.20.18; 4.26.18
Minutes: 9.22.17; 10.6.17; 10.13.17; 10.27.17; 11.17.17; 1.26.18; 2.19.18; 3.20.18; 4.26.18
Actions
Charges
Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee
Purpose:
The Teacher Candidate Progress Review (TCPR) Committee is charged with overseeing the development and assessment of knowledge, skills, and dispositions among teacher candidates as assessed by the multiple measures of the established teacher education assessment system. Academic and non-academic misconduct (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) are referred directly to the Office of Student Life as outlined in the university's student handbook.
2017-18 Membership
|
Member |
Affiliation (Program/Department) |
|
Linda Dickmeyer, Chair |
Interim Associate Dean, EPC |
|
Jim Carlson |
Early Childhood-Adolescence (ECA)/Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)/DES |
|
Matthew Chedister |
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)/Math |
|
Rita Chen |
Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (MC-EA)/DES |
|
Ashley Cree |
EPC Academic Services Coordinator |
|
Gail McCormick |
School Health Education (SHE)/HEHP |
|
Joci Newton |
School Psychology (SPY)/PSY |
|
Dawn Rouse |
Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC)/DES |
|
Deb Sazama |
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)/ESS |
Materials
Meeting dates
Agendas
Minutes
Actions
TCPR process flowchart
TCPR meeting flowchart
Archived Materials 2016-17 EPC Committees
Teacher Candidate Progress Review
Membership
|
Carol Zehms (Angell) - DES |
Matt Chedister - STEP |
Gail McCormick - SHE |
|
Dawn Rouse - DES |
Joci Newton - SPY |
Amy Tischler - PETE |
Eagle Alert Task Force
Membership
|
Leslie Rogers*, Chair - SPE/DES |
Joyce Shanks - MCEA/DES |
Dave Liss - STEP/Math |
|
Jenni McCool - MCEA/Math |
Dan Hyson - SPY |
Charges
Minutes, Documents, and Recommendations
Summary of Activities:
The Eagle Alert Task Force met several times during the academic year to address the charges. Activities included meetings with Shari Schoohs (UWL Academic Advisor and Eagle Alert Coordinator), analysis of Eagle Alert data from the last three semesters, and facilitation of a discussion at an SoE Meeting. They included a summary report on the activities (see Eagle Alert Task Force Summary Report).
The Task Force recommends that someone from SoE be identified who will continue to meet periodically with the UWL Eagle Alert Coordinator.
Equity Committee
Membership
|
Ken Shonk*, co-Chair - |
Scott Baker*, co-Chair - |
Roi Kawai - |
|
Bethany Brent - |
Claire Mitchell - |
Amy Tischler - |
|
Ann Yehle - |
Marcie Wycoff-Horn - |
Pat Markos - |
Charges
Minutes, Documents, and Recommendations
Summary of Activities:
The Equity Committee met several times during the Spring semester. Discussion focused on the nature and direction of the group. Major questions included: How do we address a perceived lack of diversity and opportunity for students and faculty of color? Does the fundamental structure of SoE curricula make it difficult for students who lack privilege (socio-economic, racial) to succeed? How can SoE lead the way in the university's initiatives regarding equity and accessibility?
Tentative plans were made to offer financial support/incentive for students and faculty to present papers and organize panels for Equity Day. Further, we discussed the possibility of including instructional rounds, curricular mapping, and class visitations amongst SOE and SOE-affiliated faculty.
Technology Committee
Membership
|
Josh Hertel*, Chair - STEP/Math |
Lema Kabashi - Special Education/DES |
|
Josh Miller - Foundations/DES |
Jude Harrington - MC-EA/DES |
Charges
Minutes, Documents, and Recommendations
Summary of Activities:
The committee created an initial draft of the technology curriculum map that addresses the first charge. Building on the work done by DES, the committee created a map that provides a visual overview of each program (See SoE Technology Curriculum Map).
The committee recommends that the 2017-18 Technology Committee focus on drafting SoE technology standards.
edTPA Retake Committee
Membership
|
Rick Stewart*, Chair - EPC |
Alyssa Boardman - EC-MC/DES | Ann Epstein - EC-MC/DES |
|
Jennifer Kosiak - STEP/Math |
Barb Gander - EC-MC/DES | Lori Reichel - SHE/HEHP |
Charges
Minutes, Documents, and Recommendations
Summary of Activities:
The committee completed the first charge (Monitor and evaluate edTPA process during 2016-17, outline further steps) and second charge (draft policy for potential edTPA appeals). The process was refined in several ways and the documents needed to guide candidates and faculty were edited and rewritten. The appeals policy was written and revised several times. In addition, the committee decided to create two additional documents to guide faculty and candidates (edTPA Appeal For Exception). The third charge (facilitate an EPC meeting and share information) was not completed due to scheduling but could be done in the upcoming year.
The committee recommends that the final documents, procedures, and results be presented to all SoE faculty, either at an SoE monthly meeting or at the Data Retreat. The committee members will regroup unofficially after the Fall 2017 edTPA results are received to guide the procedure for any candidates and faculty that will be involved in retakes. The edTPA Coordinator should keep notes and continue faculty discussion for at least one more year to fine tune the process if necessary. The task force has accomplished its purpose and recommended that the committee be suspended.
Field Experience Task Force
Membership
|
Ann Yehle*, Chair - MC-EA/DES |
Cindy Duley - Field Office/EPC |
Deb Sazama - PETE/ESS |
|
Heidi Masters - EC-MC/DES |
Jen Docktor - STEP/Physics |
Lindsey Butts - Field Office/EPC |
|
Jim Carlson - STEP & EC-A/DES |
|
|
Charges
Minutes, Committee Documents, and Recommendations
Summary of Activities:
Members of the Field Experience Task Force met seven times during the academic year. Outside of these formal meetings, members of the Field Experience Task Force reviewed professional literature related to our charge, reached out to others colleagues, and engaged in collaboration via the use of Google documents and OneNote Online. The Field Experience Task Force also reviewed recommendations from 2015-16 and from the transition team documents. The task force developed a list of questions and concerns related to these documents. The chair included a summary report on the activities (see Field Experience Task Force 2016-17 Year End Summary).
SoE Recruitment, Retention and Marketing
Membership
|
Matt Chedister*, Chair - STEP/Math |
Cindy George - IPSE |
Ashley Cree - EPC |
|
Dawn Rouse - EC-MC/DES |
Tammy Fischer - EC-A/Music |
Bethany Brent, consultant - EPC |
Charges
Minutes, Committee Documents, and Recommendations
Summary of Activities:
The Committee completed the first charge (develop information/materials for use at Campus Close Up days). As a result, campus close up has been improved to better meet the needs of the students. Primary changes were the development of breakout sessions by major/age level desired to teach, better handouts and materials, and the inclusion of student speakers who were able to address some questions better than faculty members. The committee recommended that these should be reviewed/updated from time to time, and that the second charge (facilitating a recruitment retreat/workshop) be continued in the fall.
SOE Meetings
Info
This group meets monthly during the academic year. All participants are affiliated with the School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education.
SOE meetings are usually held on the first Friday each month during the academic school year from 1:15-3:15 p.m. (usually in 3212 Centennial Hall).
Archived Materials
2018-19 Meetings
Meeting dates and agendas: 8.28.18; 10.5.18; 11.9.18; 12.7.18; (Jan date TBD); 3.1.18; 4.5.18; 5.3.18
Handouts/meeting materials: 8.28.18; 10.5.18; 11.9.18; 12.7.18; (Jan date TBD); 3.1.18; 4.5.18; 5.3.18
2017-18 Meetings
The SoE meetings are usually held on the first Friday each month during the academic school year from 1:15-3:15 p.m. (usually in 3212 Centennial Hall).
Meeting dates and agendas: 9.8.17; 10.6.17; 11.3.17; 12.1.17; 2.2.18; 4.6.18; 5.4.18
Handouts/meeting materials:
TCPR committee
TCPR Committee
The School of Education's Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee is charged to oversee the development and assessment of knowledge, skills, and dispositions among teacher candidates as assessed by the multiple measures of the Teacher Education Assessment System. Academic and non-academic misconduct are referred directly to the Office of Student Life as outlined in the University's handbook.
More information about the TCPR process as well as forms needed can be found here.
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