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Colorism Panel Reflection
By: Brittany Morrison
Sophomore, Mathematics Education
On February 20th, AAASE and the College of Education held a panel on colorism. The panel was about the effects of colorism on student achievement. In education, this issue is very important to discuss. Some children learn from the media and peers that because their skin is darker they are not as pretty, smart or successful as other students. I believe that all teachers should be aware of this issue. Teachers may not be able to catch every negative comment said in their classrooms, however if they do see it happen they should address the issue head on.
Growing up I had to deal with the fact that I am darker than many of my peers and that some people assume that I am not as smart or successful due to the color of my skin. Colorism is a big issue and I believe it plays a significant role in society. In certain situations I feel like some people are more comfortable with hiring or wanting to be around someone that has a lighter skin tone. Not many people are aware of the disadvantages darker toned Americans receive. I at times feel I have to prove that I can accomplish the same things as someone who is lighter than myself.
I have to look at these things and realize that my skin tone does not define my success, my beauty, or my intellectual ability. I am an African American woman that will not use my skin tone as a barrier, but as something that will bring me to my success. The Colorism Panel was a really good event that included great discussion around the topic. I think that anyone interested in being an educator should be aware of this topic and how it may affect their future classrooms. |
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Cross Cultural
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Community Showcase
On Thursday, March 27, from 6-8PM in the Charmichael Playzone, international students from the Intensive English Program (IEP) and the SKEMA French Business School were invited to join an interactive event to learn more about various cultural communities on campus. Representatives from student groups such as Native American Student Association (NASA), American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), the Association of African-American Student Educators (AAASE), and Mi Familia showcased the traditions, history, food, and art of their cultures. The project was funded by the At Home in the World Student Activity Grant.
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QPR- Suicide Prevention
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Training Course
By: Beth Carter
Sophomore
Technology, Engineering, and Design Education
 The QPR-Suicide Prevention is a national curriculum for a ninety minute course used to train participants in how to handle situations where they feel someone is at risk for committing suicide. The specific course is the Gatekeeper course. A gatekeeper is someone that is there to support the distressed person until they can get professional help. In a lot of ways QPR is like CPR, it is a short term rescue until professional help is attained.
The acronym QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. The questioning part is usually the hardest because most people are very uncomfortable asking someone if they are thinking about killing him/herself. Persuading is also difficult but if the question has been asked the persuasion is a little bit easier, this is just helping the person in crisis realize there is hope. Referring is often the easiest part, offering to walk with them to a professional or to sit with the person while they call a professional for help.
As future educators we are not taught enough about how to handle a situation of a student showing suicidal behaviors. I am going to bring this course to the College of Education in the Fall of 2014. I am excited to get this exposure to future educators and the faculty and staff that may not know how to handle these situations. I learned a lot through this course and it is my hope to make this a regular course for the College of Education to help future educators successfully handle these scary situations. Be on the lookout for the QPR-Suicide Prevention course in the College of Education this fall!
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Passport to Success
Culminating Reception
Wednesday, March 26
Congratulations to the first cohort of Passport to Success students to finish the program. The students shared their final culminating presentations at a reception in METRC.
Beth Carter
Trey Ferguson
Kaitlyn Fussell
Lauren Harper
Anna Neumann
Katlyn Van Reenen
Alexis Teasdell
Rebecca Waggoner
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Alexis Teasdell reflects on her Passport experiences with Dean Fleener and Dr. DeLeon Gray, one of the Passport mentors.
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Trey Ferguson shares his blog with Dr. Karen Keene, one of the Passport mentors.
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Spotlight Awards
Wednesday, April 9
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These outstanding students were honored at Spotlight with the first ever Dean's Award for Academic Excellence for being on the Dean's List for seven semesters.
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Brittany Morrison poses with the Dean after being honored as the Outstanding Club Member for AAASE. Brittany will serve as President of AAASE next year.
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The CED Student Ambassadors were honored at the Spotlight Awards for their hard work and dedication to the college.
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Bria Cofield poses with Assistant Dean Dr. Anona Smith Williams before the ceremony begins. Bria was honored as the SAY Outstanding Organization Member.
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2014 Chancellor's Creating
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Community Awards Program
Tuesday, April 22
The Chancellor's Creating Community Awards Program is hosted by the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) and recognizes outstanding faculty, staff, colleges, students, and student organizations that have made exceptional contributions in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The College of Education was presented with the Outstanding College/Division Award. Dr. Valerie Faulkner, Teaching Assistant Professor in Elementary Education, was recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Award.
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