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Winter 2011 EDEC and ELED Student Teaching Applicants

sacton — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:03:45 +0000

Mandatory Application Meetings will be held for all EDEC and ELED students who want to student teach in Winter 2011. These meetings will be held in G227 on the following days and times:

Monday, February 8th at 9:00 and again at 3:00

Thursday, February 11 at 3:00. Please note that the 9:00 had to be canceled.

Winter 2010 Mandatory New Student Orientation

sacton — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:17:13 +0000

Friday, February 5, 2010 in F1622 from 9:00 – 3:00.

Lunch will be provided in the Cafeteria Annex at noon if you have signed up with Sara Acton at 708-235-7356.

Students should bring $4.00 to purchase a lanyard. Students may also bring a non-graphing calculator.

Apply for Tuition Waiver by Nov 16, 2009

Nick — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:01:47 +0000

Applications are now available for College of Education Tuition Waivers for the Winter 2010 trimester.

The deadline for filing applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2009.

Pick up an application form Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm in the College of Education Dean’s Office (Room G256). Or click here to download a form.

Eligibility criteria:

Must be admitted to a CE program and be registered for at least 6 credit hours by Nov 16, 2009
Must have cumulative GPA >= 3.00
Must complete a Tuition Waiver application form
Must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff from GSU or your previous institution
Must submit all application materials by 5pm on Nov 16, 2009

Tuition Waiver award recipients are selected by a panel made up of administrators and/or faculty members within the College of Education.

Tuition Waiver recipients are asked to provide five hours each week for collaboration on a project with a COE faculty mentor.

Undergraduate and graduate tuition waivers are available for a maximum of two trimesters. Graduate Minority Tuition Waivers are available for a maximum of four trimesters. As Tuition Waivers are not automatically renewed, an additional application will be required for each trimester.

Undergraduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 12 enrolled credit hours.

Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.

Minority Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.

Note: All Tuition Waivers cover in-state tuition rates only and do not cover activity fees.

New MAPP test date added: Nov 13, 2009

Nick — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:54:41 +0000

The College of Education has added an additional MAPP testing session for the Fall 2009 term. The MAPP examination is required for all students in the following programs:

BA Early Childhood Education
BA Elementary Education
BA English with Teacher Education
BA Mathematics with Teacher Education
BS Biology with Teacher Education
BS Chemistry with Teacher Education

Candidates who did not sit for the MAPP exam in October can click here to pre-register for the added Nov 13, 2009 session. The test will be administered on that date in Room D34160 from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM.

If you have questions about the MAPP exam and how it fits into your plan of study, please contact your advisor.

Mandatory Application Meetings for Fall 2010 Student Teachers

sacton — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:17:21 +0000

Mandatory application meetings for Fall 2010 student teachers will be held on the following days and times:

* Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9am in room D34150
* Monday, November 16, 2009 at 3pm in room G-227
* Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9am in room G-227
* Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 3pm in room D34150

The meetings will last about 45 minutes. You MUST attend one of these meetings before filling out an application for placement in student teaching for the Fall 2010 trimester.

First Student Education Meeting

sacton — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:30:36 +0000

The first SEA meeting will take place on Wed., October 5th in D1496 from 3:30 to 4:30. We will have Halloween ideas that you will be able to use in your classroom and Sara Acton will also present a hands-on math lesson. Bring your questions and concerns. The officers will be there to answer your questions and talk about your concerns.

SEA Wii Bowling Tournament

sacton — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:38:53 +0000

The Student Education Association (SEA) of GSU is sponsoring the second annual SEA Wii Bowling Competition, on October 8, from noon to 7 p.m., in the Cafeteria Annex. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place competitors. Popcorn is for everyone. Entry fees are $2 for students, and $3 for everyone else.

Part-Time GSU Phonathon Callers Needed

Nick — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:43:16 +0000

The GSU Foundation needs your help during its annual Phonathon. Student Phonathon callers help the Foundation raise contributions by calling alumni and reconnecting them with the university. Applicants must be friendly, persuasive, and dependable. The position pays $8 per hour, part time. For information and to apply, call 708.235.2188.

Fall 2009 New Student Orientation

sacton — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:42:24 +0000

Friday, September 25, 2009 from 9 – 3 in the Hall of Honors. Sign up for this orientation will take place during the first 2 weeks of classes for EDUC320-321. Contact Sara Acton at 708-235-7356 or a s-acton@govst.edu for additional information.

Fall 2009 Student Teaching Orientation and Seminars

sacton — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:27:34 +0000

Orientation Friday, Aug. 7th 1:00 – 4:00 Hall of Honors
Seminar 1 Thurs., Aug. 27th 3:00 – 6:00 Engbretson
Seminar 2 Thurs., Sept. 10th 3:00 – 6:00 Hall of Honors
Seminar 3 Thurs., Sept. 24th 3:00 – 6:00 Hall of Honors
Seminar 4 Thurs., Oct. 15th 3:00 – 6:00 Engbretson
Seminar 5 Thurs., Nov. 12th 3:00 – 6:00 Hall of Honors
Dinner Thurs., Nov. 12th 6:00 – 8:00 E-Lounge