HRE Olio Magazine - Spring 2011

SPRING 2011

ColleGe of HumaN ReSouRCeS aNd eduCatIoN | West Virginia UniVersity

teaching in a Virtual World

50th anniversary

using virtual worlds to train 21st-century teachers

Special education celebrates 50 years

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APPY SPRING, EVERYONE. Like the crocuses and daffodils that are popping up along our West Virginia roads, great ideas keep springing up all over in the College of Human Resources and Education. You will enjoy reading

about many of them in this latest issue of Olio. Of special note, be sure to meet our new alumni and special events coordinator, Mary Beth Sickles (see page 25). She has been on board since late September and is working hard to connect our many alumni and friends of the College. If you are like me, you enjoy hearing about old friends and classmates. That is why we have created a special section in Olio for just that purpose. I encourage you to share your news with Mary Beth and keep us abreast of what you are doing, where you live, and how your family has grown. Let us know when you get a promotion, win an award, or have a new grandchild. We are also hoping to establish College of Human Resources and Education Alumni Chapters throughout the state and region—actually, any place where a cluster of you are located who want to get together. If you are interested in assisting with this effort, please give Mary Beth a call or email. Speaking of great ideas, over the next few months, West Virginia University will focus on a new Capital Campaign. The College has already identified areas of essential need and will be working with its campaign committee to ascertain how those might be met. These include scholarships, endowed professorships, student travel assistance and special initiatives. Most critical is our need for expanded classroom and office space, new and updated labs, and improved clinics. Built in the 1960s, Allen Hall, perched on top of Percival Hall, is, quite simply, no longer adequate. Although we continue to do our best to split offices and reorganize space, we are literally bursting at the seams. More important, the space that we do have is woefully lacking. We teach in classrooms designed for instructional methodologies that were used 50 years ago. Today’s smart technology is not present in every classroom, flexibility and group work are a challenge, and room size limits enrollment growth. Our science and mathematics faculty are fantastic, but the small laboratory where they teach does not even have the basics found in most elementary schools. Safety is an issue for our Speech Clinic. It attracts a number of children who are wheelchair bound, and its location on the eighth floor is a constant concern. We have no food service in the building other than a few vending machines and are unable to offer our students—especially those who come after work and stay until 10:00 p.m.—any nutritious options. We cannot even offer them a hot cup of coffee or a place to sit down to enjoy it. In preparing for the upcoming Campaign, our college is exploring ways to improve our workspace. Ideally, we would relocate to a brand new building, and we enlisted the able assistance of STRADA architectural firm to conceptualize what that building would look like. We asked them to design a structure that would not only meet our present needs but allow us to grow our future. They designed a building of stature and tradition, large enough to allow for all of the components of the College to be located in one facility, with sufficient classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, lounges and seminar rooms—even a café. You can see the outside rendering of their design below. Whether a new building or a reworking of the old, we hope that someday when you come back to WVU to visit your alma mater, we will be able to welcome you to a facility that has sufficient classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, adequate offices and comfortable gathering places—including at least one where we can buy you a hot cup of coffee.

Dean’s Message

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Dee HopkinsDean

from the dean

Special ed Celebrates 50 Years of excellence

Improving Child Care in W.Va.

using Virtual Worlds to attract, train teachers

WVu, PNC Partner to train teachers in Rural Schools

Innovative technology to assist tomorrow’s teachers

WVu launches accelerated teacher ed Program

Getting Children excited about learning History

Inside the minds of Hostagetakers

Rehabilitation Counseling Receives federal Boost

Student athletes Speak out

endowment to advance SPa Research

JaN: local Resource, National Impact

By the Numbers

New faces/assignments in the College

Student achievements

Waterson Receives Heebink award for Service to State

alumni News

Class Notes

In memoriam

Gretchen Shaffer, 2010 W.Va. teacher of the Year

faculty/Staff Retirements

Honor Roll of donors

around allen Hall

ContentsadmINIStRatIoNdee HoPKINSDean

Paul CHaPmaNinterim associate Deansummer Programming andentrepreneurial initiatives

maRGaRet GleNNChair of Counseling,rehabilitation Counseling,and Counseling Psychology

daN HuRSHChair of technology,Learning and Culture

BaRBaRa ludloWChair of special education

RoBeRt oRlIKoffChair of speech Pathologyand audiology

JoY faINI SaaBChair of Curriculum andinstruction/Literacy studiesand Director of the Officefor Diversity and globalinitiatives

edItoRIal StaffmaRY BetH SICKleSalumni relations andspecial events Coordinator

JaNeY CINKContributing editor/Designer/Writer

CatHleeN falVeYContributing editor/Designer/Writer

meGaN edISoNContributing Designer

SPeCIal tHaNKS to:WVU University relationsnews and Photography

College of HumanResources and educationPo Box 6122morgantown, WV 26506-6122Phone: 304-293-5703fax: 304-293-7565email: [email protected]

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maRKING a mIleStoNe (above)—special education students, assistant professor Melissa Hartley (second from left) and interim associate Dean Paul Chapman march in the WVU Homecoming Parade in the fall.

SPeCIal eduCatIoN taIlGate (bottom)—assistantProfessor Cathy galyon Keramidas (far right), faculty, alumni and friends celebrate special education’s 50thanniversary at a tailgateoutside allen Hall.

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The first courses for teacher preparation in special education were listed in the WVU Catalog in 1960-1961. These graduate level courses were: Nature and Needs of Exceptional Children; Curric-ulum, Materials and Methods for the Mentally Retarded; and Cur-riculum, Materials and Methods for the Mentally Gifted. WVU offered these cours-es at a time when few colleges and universities around the country were even consid-ering the need to prepare special educators. The driving force behind the courses was Robert “Bob” Neff. Neff earned his doctorate at WVU, went on to serve as first coordinator of the Spe-

cial Education Program in 1962, then later became the first chair of the newly formed Department of Special Educa-tion in 1965. He recruited other faculty, expanded the program and extended it into other areas of exceptionalities. The first master’s degree was awarded in 1965. William McAbee Bahn completed the first doctoral dissertation, “An Inves-tigation of the Effects Socio-economic Status and Population Density Have on Spelling Vocabulary of Normal and Educable Mentally Retarded Children,” in August 1969. Certification in special education was added as an option in the undergraduate program in 1974. The 1970s and 1980s were periods of rapid program development, which saw the department add graduate certifi-cation and degree programs in the areas of mental impairment, learning disabili-ties, behavior disorders, gifted educa-tion, severe/profound handicaps (now severe/multiple disabilities) and early

intervention/early childhood special education. The 1990s and 2000s witnessed the expansion of graduate certification and degree programs through the use of distance-education technologies, first broadcast television and later online instruction. The new century saw the de-velopment of programs in multicategori-cal special education, autism spectrum disorders and low vision/blindness. The department currently offers a variety of programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Faculty members continue to be nationally recognized leaders in apply-ing new and emerging technologies for personnel preparation in rural areas. The programs support students from all areas of West Virginia and the surround-ing Appalachian region as well as many other state and international locations. Graduates have gone on to make signifi-cant contributions to the field as special education teachers and administrators in public and private elementary and sec-ondary schools as well as state education and human service agencies. Still others serve as college and university faculty in the United States and several other countries. Today, the department is explor-ing new programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for initial teacher preparation for prospective teachers and ongoing professional development for practicing educators. Faculty members are experimenting with new technolo-gies, such as virtual environments to enhance teaching and learning and developing plans for global engagement through partnerships with institutions in other countries in the developed and developing world.

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Barbara Ludlow, Chair of the West Virginia University Department of special education, has served in that role since 2005. she earned her Doctor of educa-tion degree from WVU and joined the faculty as an assistant professor in 1983. since taking over as chair, Lud-low—with the support of her fac-ulty—has seen the department grow and thrive. Here’s a look at a few highlights:

n the size of the faculty has nearly doubled, from five tenure-track posi-tions and two teaching positions in 2005 to nine tenure-track positions and four teaching/clinical positions in 2010.

n Faculty are using new technolo-gies to offer all graduate certifica-tion and degree programs entirely online to students throughout the state, across the country, and in a variety of international locations.

n the department has created a new undergraduate endorsement program in preschool special needs as well as two new graduate cer-tification and degree programs in autism spectrum disorders and low vision/blindness. Over $1.5 million in federal funding was secured to sup-port these programs.

the West Virginia university department of Specialeducation is celebrating its 50th anniversary of preparing teachers to work with special needs students.

Barbara Ludlow, Chair of the

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W ith more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education, Bobbie Warash is poised to play an important role in shaping child care policy in West Virginia.

Her yearlong project launched last spring looks at the quality of state child care programs. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources/Bureau of Children and Fami-lies awarded the College of Human Resources and Education a $629,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant to support the project. Warash, principal investigator and professor in the Depart-

ment of Technol-ogy, Learning and Culture, and her research team are evaluating the en-vironments of 200 preschools and 250 family child care centers and after-school programs in West Virginia. “The findings will be used to help improve the qual-ity of child care around the state,” said Warash, who serves as director of the WVU Nursery School. The centers and programs were randomly chosen with trained staff

conducting 3- to 4-hour observations in each classroom. Observ-ers underwent intensive training on the Environment Rating Scales – designed to assess group programs for children from birth to afterschool ages (birth-12), Warash said. All 55 counties are represented in the project. Observers are using 40 to 50 indicators, ranging from space and furnishings to staff-children interaction, to rate the classrooms (infant/toddler, early childhood, school age) at each designated center.

“It’s very specific,” Warash said. “Observers even look to see if books on the current projects are available as well as so many in math, science, etc. Do they have children’s work displayed on the walls? Do they use appropriate materials for the age group?” The trained observers also evaluate discipline used in the child care center, positive interactions among children, and op-portunities for kids to work together to complete a task. Project coordinator Keri Smith supervises the observers and is one of about a dozen young alumni of the WVU College of Human Resources and Education hired for the project. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to work with centers and edu-cators around the state,” Smith said. “As a recent graduate of the College of Human Resources and Education, my career goals are to work with educators on ways to improve their classrooms. This grant has allowed me to evaluate programs and speak with teach-ers and directors on ways to improve what they are implementing in their programs and their overall environment.” Once observations have been completed, data will be ana-lyzed. Each child care center and family child care home will receive a written improvement plan developed by WVU child development and early childhood education experts with input from observers. “The Department of Health and Human Resources is extremely pleased to be working with Dr. Bobbie Warash on a project designed to evaluate the quality of child care programs in West Virginia using a nationally recognized evaluation tool, the Environmental Rating Scales,” DHHR Bureau for Children and Families Commissioner Jason Najmulski said. “This assessment will provide a baseline measure of the level of child care in West Virginia that can be used to measure the outcome of the state’s efforts to improve the quality of early childhood and show where more efforts are needed, allowing the state to better invest its resources in programs that provide results,” Najmulski added. “We look forward to the results of this project, which is the first time an evaluation of this type has ever been conducted on child care programs in West Virginia.” Co-investigators Terence Ahern and Reagan Curtis are pro-fessors in the Department of Technology, Learning and Culture at WVU. Ahern developed computer systems for the assessments. Curtis, an expert in research methodology, oversaw data collec-tion and analysis.

improving Child Carein West Virginia

“We look forward to the results of this project, which is the first time an evaluation of this type has ever been conducted on child care programs in West Virginia.”

—Jason NajmulskiDHHR Bureau for Children and

Families Commissioner


WVU Nursery School’s 2011 Manners Luncheon

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NeW Home—alumni and friends of the College are welcome to tour the WVU nursery school, which opened in a new facility in 2009 next to Krepps Park in Morgantown. the nursery school was established in 1944 to provide observation and practicum experience for students pursuing degrees in areas working with children.

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Imagine a 3D world where teachers can participate in pro-fessional development activities at a few clicks of a mouse. Pamela Whitehouse, an assistant professor in the Depart-ment of Technology, Learning and Culture, has collaborated

with the West Virginia Department of Education to develop an online classroom in Second Life. Teachers experience Global 21, the state’s 21st-century learning plan, through a virtual world where users can socialize, connect, and create using free voice and text chat. Second Life is just one of the unique resources the College is using to convey the importance of teaching 21st-century skills to students. Teachers may interact with ava-tars of representa-tives from the West Virginia Depart-ment of Education and participate in a scavenger hunt de-signed to highlight state professional teaching standards. A movie theater features virtual refreshments and video clips about relevant issues while high-lighting many of the ongoing events and initiatives going on at the State Department of Education. The scavenger hunt takes users on a journey through class-rooms from traditional styles of the past into the progressive Global 21 classrooms of today. Along the way, teachers collect clues, which educate them about West Virginia’s professional teaching standards and how each standard applies to a new style

of learning and classroom instruction for the 21st century. At the end of the scavenger hunt, users are assessed on what they have learned, and they can win a virtual Global 21 T-shirt for their avatar.

SeCoNd lIfe aNd StudeNtS Whitehouse is also using Second Life at WVU to train aspiring elementary education teachers. The students interact

with avatars with different personalities and learning abilities. “We’re very concerned these days about appeal-ing to an array of learning styles, and so this is really an important part of ap-pealing to students who are visual or audio learners,” Whitehouse told West Vir-ginia Public Broadcasting. “In Second Life, they can do all of those things.” In Second Life, educa-tion students can enter a red schoolhouse, watch videos in a movie theater, and interact with other avatars. And, that’s only the beginning.

“There is some technology now that allows you to make a 3D photograph, and you can walk into it in your avatar,” White-house said. “One of the things I would love to do is have pictures from places around the world, that our students might not ever get to go, but they can walk into them and walk around, and see things close up and we can develop them so it’s interactive.”

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A $60,000 grant from The PNC Foundation will help fund a teacher de-velopment program at WVU.

The teacher training program will have special emphasis on early childhood education, officials said, which aligns with PNC support for readiness through PNC Grow Up Great, a 10-year, $100 million bilingual education initiative for children from birth to age 5. It will help teachers in rural settings effectively respond to the changes and challenges of the 21st-century classroom. Participants from multiple schools and across all con-tent areas—math, science, reading, social studies and the arts—will attend profes-sional development workshops and work in teams, developing instruction based on current research about best teaching practices.

“PNC believes in the power of education and the importance of ongo-ing training for 21st-century educators,”

said Dee Hopkins, dean of the College of Human Resources and Education. “Thanks to PNC’s commitment, teach-ers will benefit from the knowledge and experience of our WVU faculty, who are leading experts in teacher education.” Teacher education students will also have an opportunity to take part in work-shops, which will take place until 2012, including summers. The PNC Foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through its signature cause, Grow Up Great, PNC has created a 10-year, $100 million initiative to enhance early childhood education and school readiness. The grant was made through the WVU Foundation, a private nonprofit corporation that generates and provides support for WVU.

PNC, WVu partner to train teachers in rural schools

GIft of eduCatIoN—Sara Aros, vice president of public finance for PNC Bank (center), presents a check from the PnC Foundation to Jose “Zito” sartarelli,Milan Puskar Dean of WVU’s College of Business and economics, and DeeHopkins, dean of the College of Human resources and education. the donation will help fund a teacher development program at WVU.

College developingcurriculum related to textbook controversy

grant supports global learning opportunities Keeping up with a changing world is more important than ever, and teacher education students interested in other cultures may benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Audia Caring Heritage Foundation. The grant provides student sup-port for study tours in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Each year, students can visit the internationally acclaimed preschools of Reggio Emilia and immerse themselves in the Italian culture. Previous West Virginia University participants have called this unique study tour a life-changing experience. Matthew Cox, a social studies edu-cation student, blogged about his trip.

You can read his online journal at http://hre.wvu.edu/wvu_reggio_emilia_ex-

perience.

Follow us on Twitter @WVUReggioEmilia

You can read his online journal

perience.

Follow us on Twitter @WVUReggioEmilia

As the debate over curriculum standards and textbook requirements continues in Texas, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies is joining forces with award-winning journalist and Charleston, W.Va., native Trey Kay, the Kanawha Historical Society and area teachers to develop curriculum associated with the Kanawha County textbook controversy. Kay’s radio documentary, “The Great Textbook War” (listen to the program at http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=11860), originally aired on West Virginia Public Radio in 2009. It tells the story of the 1974 battle over textbooks in the Charleston area and shows how the controversy fore-shadows the “culture wars” still raging. The West Virginia Humanities Council awarded the Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies a $20,000 grant for the curricu-lum development project.

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HIGH-teCH tRaINING—(Left)assistant Professor Pamela Whitehouse shows students in the accelerated Bachelor of arts in elementary education Program how to navigate the virtual world of second Life.

(Below) a WVU videographer captures an education student interacting with student avatars in the new simulation Lab on the fifth floor of Allen Hall.

To view a video about our new three- year program, visithttp://hre.wvu.edu.

Maria likes to keep to herself. Mo-nique is eager to please, while Marcus chatters about his favor-ite subject: basketball.

It’s just another day in Room 512 of Allen Hall —only this class isn’t real. It’s a computer simulation that is used as part of a new accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Program at WVU.

The newly established TeachMe Simu-lation Lab for students in the College of Hu-man Resources and Education assists students as they stand in front of a large projection screen and interact in a virtual class-room. Off-site technicians provide scripted behavior for the virtual bully, class clown, shy non-responder, and other avatar

students. The technicians can even control gestures and move-ments. For those in WVU’s new acceler-ated B.A. in Elementary Education Program, the Simulation Lab provides important training for individuals preparing to teach in today’s global world. “Today’s teachers need 21st-century skills and knowledge,” Dean Dee Hopkins said. “All participants in our new accelerat-ed program will engage in rural, urban, international, and virtual field experiences—with the first cohort taking part in a study tour of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education in Italy.” Students in the program partici-pate in focused clinical rotations with their professors and visit the classrooms of hand-picked master educators in each of the content areas. Together, university professors, public school master teachers, and university stu-

dents engage in new effective practices in education that will impact the next generation of learners. The accelerated B.A., which can be completed in three full years, models and teaches innovative practice and cutting-edge technologies that produce professional educators ready to prepare K-12 students to be successful citizens and workers. “I’m thrilled about the program,” said former first lady Gayle Manchin, who serves on the West Virginia Board of Education. “The first aspect that is so exciting to me is that we have an education program that is truly addressing 21st-century skills and addressing our students of today. This program has vision. The use of simulation, the use of Second Life (a 3D virtual world where people interact through online avatars)—all these visionary pieces that our young people are used to are being adapted for this program. “By developing this education program, I believe we’ll truly start drawing our best and brightest students back into the arena of education,” Manchin said. Web cams, SKYPE, and video conferencing provide op-portunities for observation and connect pre-service candidates with education experts around the world, and students can explore a virtual classroom in Second Life—developed by Pam Whitehouse, assistant professor of instructional, design and technology (read about her work with Second Life and teacher training on Page 8).

other features of the program include:

n A team approach: Students and faculty work in teams, engaging in community-building and networking sessions. Lincoln Hall, a residence hall on the Evansdale Campus, has

been reserved for students during their freshman year so that they can participate in service projects, film discussions, book talks and other group activities as

a cohort.

n Teacher for all: The program prepares teachers who are ready

to teach all students in the general elementary classroom,

including those with special needs and/or a second lan-guage. The study of a foreign language is encouraged for all participants in the pro-gram.

n Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics

(STEM) Confidence: Students develop a deep-rooted understand-

ing of mathematical and scientific concepts in an interdisciplinary approach that allows them to

instruct others with confidence and be open to new innovations.

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students. The technicians can even control gestures and move-

For those in WVU’s new acceler-ated B.A. in Elementary Education Program, the Simulation Lab provides important training for individuals preparing to teach in today’s global

“Today’s teachers need 21st-

participants in our new accelerat-ed program will engage in rural,

cohort taking part in a study tour of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education in Italy.”

Students in the program partici-pate in focused clinical rotations with their professors and visit the classrooms of hand-picked master educators in each of the content areas. Together, university professors, public school master teachers, and university stu-

been reserved for students during their freshman year so that they can participate in service projects, film discussions, book talks and other group activities as

a cohort.

n Teacher for all: The program prepares teachers who are ready

to teach all students in the general elementary classroom,

including those with special needs and/or a second language. The study of a foreign language is encouraged for all participants in the program.

n Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics

(STEM) Confidence: Students develop a deep-rooted understand

ing of mathematical and scientific concepts in an interdisciplinary approach that allows them to

instruct others with confidence and be open to new innovations.

“By developing this education program, i believe we’ll truly start drawing our best and brightest students back into the area of education.

”—Gayle Manchin

Former First Lady of West VirginiaWest Virginia Board of Education Member


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More than 700 excited fifth graders packed Erickson Alumni Center on a Monday morning. By the buzz in the room, you would have thought they were watching their fa-vorite band, not getting a crash course in American history. That’s exactly the response Assistant Professor Robert Waterson was hoping for. This wasn’t your typical school as-

sembly. Students got to shake the 16th president’s hand and visit with the for-mer first lady. Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln—portrayed by Michael Krebs and Debra Ann Miller—entertained and informed the fifth grade students about the president’s youth, education, and struggles during the Civil War.

Waterson, director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship Education

(CDCE) in the College of Human Resources and Education, hopes to sustain students’ excitement for social studies by exposing them to different historical figures through the cen-ter’s Heroes in History series. Each participant in the Lincoln Literacy Program received a copy of the book “Abraham Lin-coln: A Photographic Story of a Life,” and a pocket copy of the Constitution was given to all of the children in attendance through the generosity of Bowles Rice.

Waterson said the program was a unique way for students to learn about American history and social studies while put-ting the creativity back into the learning process.” “Certainly bringing President Lincoln to Morgantown, W.Va., helps our youth identify and relate to one of the great Americans that helped define us as a nation,” he said. “This program reminded us all of the tremendous challenges our country has faced and conquered, reflecting our democratic spirit. “It is the challenge of the CDCE to help revitalize the historic American civic education,” he said. “This will require a commitment on the part of the higher education community, the education profession, and, of course, the general public to restore a degree of integrity and importance for civic knowl-edge.” The first Heroes in History event held in November 2009 recognized World War II veterans in West Virginia. The cen-ter’s future program plans include Holocaust Remembrance Week, Constitution Day, Lincoln Celebration Day, Social Justice Week, election year activities, We The People Pro-gram, civic celebrations, and Military Recognition Day. This summer, Waterson will focus on 9/11, since it will be the 10th anniversary of that tragic event.

getting children excited about learning history

for more information and a videoof the lincolns’ performance, visithttp://cdce.wvu.edu.


Hostage-taking is a concern that affects schools, govern-ments, and citizens around the world. But until this time, no systematic research has explored the problem from the view of hostage-takers themselves.

In September 2010, the College of Human Resources and Education and the FBI Behavioral Science Unit hosted a conference to develop re-search strategies that will help get in-side the minds of hostage-takers. The third annual Global Hostage-Taking in the 21st Century Symposium drew 30 experts from across the U.S. To date, 15 domains of captive-taking have been identified, both within the United States and glob-ally. The symposium focused on two aspects of captive-taking: domestic violence and school hostage events.

The purpose of the symposium was to support the Global Hostage-Taking Research and Analysis Project (GHosT-RAP), which aims to understand the motivations of hostage-takers through the administration of interview protocols to incarcerated hostage-takers around the world, similar to the landmark research on serial killers conducted by the FBI in the 1980s. Jeffery Daniels, an associate professor in the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling and Counseling Psychol-

ogy, has been working with the FBI Be-havioral Science Unit for over five years on a research project that investigates the motives of hostage-takers. They recently conducted their first interviews of hostage-takers in the U.S.-Mexico border region.

Currently, the research-ers are working to formalize a initiative by WVU and the FBI: Employing Perpetrator Motive Research Design. The initiative will aim to study the motives of offenders across domains.

Daniels also recently co-authored a book with fel-low researcher Mary C. Bradley titled, Preventing Lethal School Violence. The authors examine issues, such as the prevalence of school violence, characteris-tics of shooters, the emotional toll on students and faculty, the relationship of bullying to the problem, and research on averted shootings and successfully resolved hostage events. The authors synthesize their findings and propose a comprehensive model for averting lethal school violence. The book is published by Springer and is available online and in book stores.

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WVU’s Rehabilitation Counselor Education Master’s Degree Program has received a $748,250 grant from the U.S. De-partment of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration. “The long-term training grant will fund 12 graduate students per year for five years,” said Margaret Glenn, chair of the Depart-ment of Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling and Counseling Psychology in WVU’s College of Human Resources and Education. Funds will support students aspiring to work as vocational rehabilitation counselors in the State/Federal Vocational Reha-bilitation Services System. Professional rehabilitation counselors are required to meet federal standards for a qualified rehabilita-tion counselor and must hold a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. This is the second time in recent years the department has been honored with an award from the Rehabilitation Services Administration. “We’re in the second year of a similar grant that provides scholarships to 16 students currently employed as vocational rehabilitation counselors,” Glenn said. “So overall, we have funding for 28 students per year, covering tuition and providing stipends for books and travel.” Students in the program have access to WVU eCampus, a distance-learning technology, and the flexibility of a two-year, full-time or three-year, part-time program of study. Distance learning allows the program to include students from rural and frontier regions of the country, which have a high

need for qualified rehabilitation counselors. It also gives students the opportunity to learn and share experiences with counselors working in different parts of the country. Those benefits and the department’s reputation for produc-ing highly qualified rehabilitation professionals are drawing applicants from many states, even Alaska, according to Glenn. WVU’s Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program part-ners with state vocational rehabilitation agencies serving frontier and Appalachian rural counties, including the West Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services, Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Division and Alaska Vocational Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation counselors are uniquely qualified to provide a variety of assistance to people with disabilities, including voca-tional counseling, vocational training, and job placement. WVU has trained rehabilitation professionals for more than 50 years. “The University is key to recruiting and educating rehabili-tation counselors in West Virginia and beyond, and people are taking notice,” said Dee Hopkins, dean of the College of Human Resources and Education. Hopkins pointed to GetEducated.coms Best Buy list, which ranked WVU’s rehabilitation counseling program No. 12 on its Best Buys Online Master Degree Psychology and Human Ser-vices list. GetEducated.com is a consumer advocacy group that rates the cost and quality of online colleges and universities.

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SPeaKING to CommuNItIeS—Volleyball player Whitney Lee reads to children at suncrest Primary school.

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To view video clips of student speeches, log onto http://hre.wvu.edu/saso_2010.WVU football player tavon austin and Professor Carolyn Peluso atkins talk to students at st. Francis de sales Central Catholic school in Morgantown.

In describing the debut of “Speaking to Communi-ties,” a class designed to help student-athletes

at WVU hone their pub-lic speaking skills, a local sportswriter said Carolyn Atkins was “opening a door not knowing where it would lead.” “That was a profound statement,” Atkins, an award-winning speech pathology and audiology professor, said of the com-ment. “I really had no idea what I was getting myself into and how the experience would change me.” Twenty years later, her class still takes some surprising and unexpected turns, whether in the form of impromptu class-room comments or personal perspectives that form the students’ final motivational speeches presented to area middle and high school students. Speeches are also presented to a community audience as part of Atkins’ program, Student Athletes Speak Out. Atkins has chronicled both the ridicu-lous and touching in her book, “Great Un-expectations: Lessons from the Hearts of College Athletes,” available at wvugame.com, Sam’s Club and other Morgantown stores that sell Mountaineer merchandise. “The book emphasizes what they taught me, not what I taught them,” Atkins said. It highlights four major themes in the athletes’ lives: academics, adversity, athletics, and attitudes. Atkins also gives insight into the personalities of Mountaineer greats like Major Harris, Pat White, and Steve Slaton and recent standouts Noel Devine, Kevin Jones, and Liz Repella. Through brief vignettes pulled from classroom activities and personality sketches, the book gives a behind-the-scenes look at what makes student-athletes tick. Many of them come from harsh backgrounds and beat long odds to earn college schol-

arships and degrees. But not all the stories are of unqualified success. Through anecdotes—some told without revealing the students’ names—Atkins illustrates some of the struggles they have away from home and in a structured, academic setting. Positive and negative, Atkins sees student-athletes as role models with the potential to influence young, impression-able minds because they’re among the most visible members of the University population. “The student-athletes at WVU are role models whether they want to be or not,” Atkins said. “I wrote the book with that in mind and wanted to make the content appropriate for a young adolescent.” Of WVU’s recent crop of student-athletes, Atkins said Devine, a senior

tailback, made remark-able progress when

he took the class as a freshman. Introverted and

reluctant to reveal much about his background,

Devine gradu-ally opened

up and became

more relaxed. Atkins says he stays connected with the class, often showing up for his teammates’ speeches. In Jones, Atkins sees an example of a role model who can provide life lessons, particularly to youngsters. Jones overcame a severe injury to his right arm as a child and the devastation of being cut from his high school basketball team to become one of the Big East’s premier players. He is a junior.

The parents of WVU first lady Beth Clements have created an endowment through the College of Human Resources and Education to support scientific research in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Clifton and Priscilla Smith have donated $25,000 to establish the Grace Clements Speech Pathology and Audiology Research En-dowment. Grace, the daughter of WVU President and first lady Jim and Beth Clements and the Smith’s granddaughter, has a condition known as apraxia, a neurological speech disorder.

“We have been significantly blessed in our lifetime and feel a responsibility to share those blessings to help make others’ lives bet-ter,” the Smiths said. “Grace is one of our richest blessings. In spite of her challenges, and maybe because of them, she has brought much love and joy into the lives of many people including ourselves.

“It is our strong hope that Grace and many others like her throughout our country and the world will be able to live richer and fuller lives as a result of the medical breakthroughs we believe will come through research in speech and audiology at West Virginia University.”

The endowment will advance biological, biotechnological and biomedical sciences.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with this generous gift to our de-partment,” said Robert Orlikoff, chair of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. “Although our faculty have long been respected for their scientific research and scholarship, they have not had the benefit of a charitable fund such as the Grace Clements Speech Pathology and Audiology Research Endowment to support those efforts.

“Now, as our research initiatives expand in hopes for a new research-based Ph.D. program, this bequest couldn’t have been more

opportune,” Orlikoff added. “I can only express a heartfelt thank you on behalf of our faculty, students, and the patients we serve.” The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology pro-vides professional services to the public through campus clinics. The WVU Speech Center offers a wide variety of speech-language pathology services to children and adults, and the WVU Hearing Center is equipped to provide complete diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services. Fully staffed by professional supervisors, these clinical facilities help meet the health care needs of the community, while supporting the professional education of the department’s graduate students. Beth Clements has established a relationship with WVU’s De-partment of Speech Pathology and Audiology and has been a guest speaker in classes offered by the department on several occasions. In addition, Grace has benefited from participation in several programs in the Morgantown community. The gift is expected to qualify for matching funds through the West Virginia Research Trust Fund. The state created the Research Trust Fund in 2008 with an initial appropriation of $50 million ($35 million for WVU, $15 million for Marshall) to leverage public and private investments that will help transform West Virginia’s economy. WVU is able to tap into the fund to double private gifts that support expansions to faculty and infrastructure in key areas linked to economic development, health care, and job growth. Those areas include energy, nanotechnology, biosciences, and biometrics. To date, private gifts/pledges coupled with the match total over $16 million. The donation setting up the research endowment was made through the WVU Foundation, a private non-profit corporation that generates and provides support for WVU.

endowment named for Clements’ daughterto aid speech pathology, audiology research

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SPa’S GoING GloBal—Last May, robert Orlikoff (fourth from left), chair of the Department of speech Pathology and audiology, and Professor Ken st. Louis (fourth from right) visited the education, research and training Center for speech and Language Pathology at anadolu University in turkey. touring their educational and clinical facilities, Drs. st. Louis and Orlikoff met with faculty, staff, and administrators to help establish a faculty and student exchange program. WVU’s Office of international Programs is currently preparing a formal agreement between WVU and anadolu University.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the nation’s leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward prac-tical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with dis-abilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabili-ties add to the workplace.

JAN, part of the College of Human Resources and Education, has served the nation for more than 25 years. It is the pre-mier source of information on job accom-modations for workers with disabilities. The program is funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, which was created as part of the U.S. Department of Labor in 2001.

JAN’s impact is global. It has pro-vided consultation to several governments (e.g., Great Britain, South Korea, India, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Spain), so they can replicate components of the program. In addition, JAN offers assistance in Spanish, both through its phone service and its JAN en Espanol Web page, which offers many of JAN’s publications in Spanish.

JAN’s knowledgeable staff responds to more than 38,000 inquiries annually from employers, job seekers, employees with disabilities (and their families), as well as service providers in the commu-nity. JAN staff members provide technical assistance on workplace accommoda-tions, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), entrepreneurship, and key com-munity resources. Anyone may contact JAN (free of charge) for information.

JAN staff members participate in nu-merous national and international training events and conferences each year. They regularly attend the National Associa-tion of ADA Coordinators, the annual RESNA conference, the annual Associa-tion for Persons in Supported Employ-ment (APSE) conference, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

annual conference, the CSUN annual conference, the Annual Employment Law Institute, the National ADA Symposium, and the Disability Management Employer Coalition Conference. JAN staff (consul-tants) hold advanced degrees in fields such as rehabilitation counseling, ergonomics, special education, psychology, and law.

JAN provides over 200 technical assistance documents and thousands of links to other resources on its website. JAN also offers an online community space to discuss successes, experiences,

legislation, and accommodation issues sur-rounding the employment of people with disabilities. Anyone can follow JAN on Facebook and Twitter, and JAN maintains an outreach booth in Second Life. JAN consultants provide assistance both over the phone and online.

To connect with JAN:(800) 526-7324 (voice)(877) 781-9403 (TTY)http://AskJAN.org

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The Campaign for Disability Employ-ment, part of the International Center for Disability Information based at the Col-lege of Human Resources and Education, received honorable mention in the Best Use of Audio/Video category for the “I Can” video public service announcement (PSA)at the 2010 PRWeek Awards in New York City.

Each year, PRWeek recognizes cor-porate, nonprofit, agency, and educational institutions for excellence in public relations activities. The Best Use of Audio/Video award recognizes the combination of creativ-ity, cost-effectiveness, and overall impact.

One PRWeek judge called the “I Can” PSA campaign a “thought-provoking concept that shined through with the video element.”

“I Can” features seven people with dis-abilities sharing what they “can do” on the job when given the opportunity. The PSA participants represent different ages, gen-ders, ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities.

“ ‘I Can’ reflects the diversity of skills people with disabilities have to offer and demonstrates their capacity to work for businesses of all sizes and industries,” said Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

The PSA challenges common miscon-ceptions about disability and employment and reminds viewers that at work, it’s what people CAN do that matters.

To learn more about the Campaign for Disability Employment, visit www.WhatCanYouDoCampaign.org.

Campaign for Disability employment Honored at national awards Ceremony

Kathleen Martinez, assistant secretary of the U.s. Department of Labor, Office of Disability employment Policy (left); Dee Hopkins, Dean of the WVU College of Human resources and education (center); and WVU President James P. Clements (right).


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Rehab Counseling is No. in the U.S. News and World Report’s best graduate school latest rankings. The College is ranked among schools of education.

Researchers are assessing early childhood education programs across West Virginia.

students are gaining real-world work experience in the Nursery School annually. The Benedum Collaborative Five-Year Teacher-Education Program partners with schools in West Virginia counties.

About 200 new teachers graduate from WVU each year.

The Speech Clinic serves 50-60 clients per week.

The Hearing Clinic works with 15-20 clients per week.

The Reading Clinic provides individual and group reading instruction for approximately100 children annually.

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Program CoordinatorMaster of arts withCertification/EducationAnderson holds a master’s in educational/developmental psychology from Columbia University. He has taught in the Education and Psychology Department at the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, and he also has taught social studies and humanities in New York City public schools.

Office AdministratorBailey holds a master’s in busi-ness administration from the University of Central Arkansas and a bachelor’s in business and organization behavior from Maryville College. She works for the College’s execu-tive business office. Previous-ly, she worked as an executive assistant at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and as program director at the YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock.

assistant Professor, Qualita-tive Methods and english educationMalayna Bernstein holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from North-western University in the Learning Sciences and a B.A. from Wesleyan University in English. She has taught Eng-lish and Drama in secondary schools in Los Angeles, Chi-cago, and Rome, and worked at Northwestern University and the University of Maryland before coming to WVU.

accounting assistant iiCramer is a WVU gradu-ate who holds a master’s in educational leadership studies from the College of Human Resources and Education and a bachelor’s in journalism and advertising from the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journal-ism. She works in the Col-lege’s executive business office located in the dean’s office. She worked for WVU previ-ously as a project coordinator at the Daily Athenaeum.

Clinical instructor and CDFs Undergraduate Program Coordinator Wolfe-Dilgard received a master’s in counseling and guidance from WVU and a bachelor’s in sociology and anthropology from West Virginia Wesleyan. She places students in the community internship and works with birth to 3 and adolescent and family placements. She also instructs online and coordinates the CDFS online program.

Director accreditation, assessment, and analysisDigman holds a doctorate and master of arts in Educational Psychology from WVU. Dig-man was previously employed at her alma mater, Alderson-Broaddus College, where she served as full professor, chairperson for the Division of Education for twelve years and as director of learning and assessment for two years.

Writer/editorFalvey supports the direc-tor for accreditation, assess-ment, and analysis and assists with promotions, events, and various other activities in the dean’s office. She has more than 20 years’ experience as an writer/editor and has worked on projects funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency, and other federal agencies. She holds a B.A. in foreign languages from WVU.

assistant Professor and rehabilitation Counseling Program Coordinator Gitchel is a certified reha-bilitation counselor who has previously worked as a case manager and team leader at the Ozark Guidance Center in Springdale, Ark. He has a doc-toral degree from the Universi-ty of Arkansas in rehabilitation education and research and a master’s from UA in rehabilita-tion counseling.

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assistant ProfessorHartley specializes in quantita-tive research methods and spe-cial education. She has a Ph.D. in education from Claremont Graduate University/San Diego State University, and a master’s (emotional handicaps, learn-ing disabilities and varying exceptionalities) from Florida State University. Hartley ad-vises the WVU student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children.

Consultant, Job accommo-dation network (Jan)McCollam holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Centre College and a master’s in public administration from WVU. He serves on JAN’s motor team, fielding questions from employees and employers regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also served as a worforce analyst with the U.S. Department of Labor and as a director for YouthBuild in Randolph County, WVa.

Program Coordinatoraccelerated Bachelor of arts in elementary educationMorris received her doctorate in curriculum and instruction, master’s in secondary educa-tion and bachelor’s in foreign languages from WVU. She has taught Spanish, mathematics and dance at Bridgeport High School in West Virginia. In addition, Morris collaborated with WVU in teaching profes-sional development courses for Harrison County, W.Va.

assistant ProfessorOlthouse holds a Ph.D. in cur-riculum and instruction from the University of Toledo and a Master of Education from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where she was a gifted intervention special-ist. Previous positions include writing and computers instruc-tor at the University of Toledo and English teacher at Bridges Community Academy in Tiffin, Ohio.

teaching instructorPetitte is a graduate of WVU’s audiology program and is an instructor for the Depart-ment of Speech Pathology and Audiology. In addition to being a full-time clinical supervisor in audiology, she teaches an introductory course in commu-nication disorders for under-graduate students. Petitte has many years of experience in the hearing aid industry.

assistant ProfessorA Louisiana native, Saffo is fluent in both French and Spanish. She has a Ph.D. in communication science and disorders, as well as a master’s in speech-language pathology, from Florida State University. At FSU, she was an instructor, supervisor and speech-language pathologist. Prior to that, she was a speech-language pathologist at Hope School in Marianna, Fla.

assistant ProfessorTroilo holds a Ph.D. in human development and family stud-ies and a master’s in family mediation from the University of Missouri. As an adjunct, Troilo taught Introduction to Marriage and Intimate Relationships at WVU. She helps review proposals for the National Council on Family Relations annual conference, and she is a reviewer for two journals in her field.

Visiting instructorWalsh has over 20 years of experience in rehabilitation. She is a certified rehabilita-tion counselor and is certified in disability management. In addition to working for private rehabilitation organizations, she was a senior administra-tor for HealthSouth as well as Past President of WV Chapter of International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. Her master’s is in rehabilita-tion counseling from WVU.

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Math, especially word problems, can bring groans from even the sharpest math students, but not from Laurel Beatty. She loves the subject. In fact, this West Virginia University student, who has a knack for numbers, can’t wait to teach calculus. The teacher-education student from Upper Tract, W.Va., was awarded a pres-tigious McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation scholarship valued at $6,000 earlier this year. The award is given to only four students in the nation every year. Then in April 2011, Beatty discov-ered she was one of only eight WVU Outstanding Seniors to receive the Order of Augusta, WVU’s highest student honor. The Order of Augusta recognizes a student’s superior scholarship, leadership, and service. Beatty is completing a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and Master of Arts in secondary education through WVU’s Benedum Collaborative Five-Year Teacher Education Program.

“I chose WVU’s five-year teacher ed program because I had heard a lot of great things about it, and I loved the idea of getting a degree in my content area and a master’s degree all in five years,” she said. As a student teacher, she helped teach algebra I and II and transitional math at

Morgantown High School. She also is active in many student organizations on campus. Beatty is president of the Educa-tion Student Governance Association, trea-surer and co-founder of the WVU Council for Math Education, and a member of the College of Human Resources and Educa-tion Student Advisory Board. Following graduation this May, Beat-ty hopes to stay in West Virginia and teach high school math. Her plans also include traveling and teaching in other countries, and she would like to be a professor some-day.

“Through my experience in Tanza-nia, I realized how fortunate we are in America to have free education. I really want to help my students appreciate the many opportunities they have as American citizens,” said Beatty. In addition to her most recent honors, Beatty has received the WVU Bucklew Scholarship, Promise Scholarship, High School Valedictorian Scholarship, and was named a WVU Eberly Scholar.

WVU student Laurel Beatty in tanzania, africa, where she studied with the

service-learning organization amizade.

Cover story: student awarded prestigious McCarthey Dressman scholarship and Order of augusta

Harper and nester named WVU Foundation Outstanding seniors

Outstanding WVU seniors tommy Lee nester (above) and Laura Harper (right) receiving an award from the speech Pa-thology and audiol-ogy Department.

Laura Harper and Tommy Lee Nester, College of Human Resources and Education students, were among only 42 WVU students to be recognized as 2011 WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors. Established in 1995 to signify the 40th anniversary of the WVU Foundation, the Outstanding Seniors Award recognizes students for scholarship, leader-ship and service.

Harper, a double major in speech pathology and Spanish from South Charleston, W.Va., also was recognized by the Speech Pathol-ogy and Audiology Department for her outstanding cumula-tive grade point aver-age and her outstand-ing field grade point average. In addition, she was named an

Outstanding Student and Nominee for the William G. Monahan Award. She plans to pursue her mas-ter’s at the University of Central Florida in Orlando next year in communication sciences and disorders with an emphasis in bilingual therapies.

Nester, a student in the Benedum Collabora-tive Five-Year Program, is from Keyser, W.Va., and is graduating summa cum laude in May with a B.A. in interdepartmental studies, an M.A. in secondary education, and a B.A. in history from WVU. He is a three-time recipient of the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholarship and has received the WVU Betty Schoenbaum Scholarship/Loan Endowment, among other honors.

After graduation, Nester plans to return to Mineral County, W.Va., to pursue a teaching posi-tion in social studies content at the middle or high school level.

“Teaching has always been my true passion,” said Nester. “Through my experiences at WVU, I’ve gained the skills that will enable me to make a difference in the lives of my students.”



David slusarick—with his mother, amy slusarick, at his side—was named 2010 Mr. Mountaineer by 2009 Mr. MountaineerMichael squires. slusarick is a graduate student in educational leadership studies; squires is a May 2010 graduate of speech pathology and audiology. the Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer awards, presented as part of WVU’s annual Mountaineer Week, are given to students who have achieved exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. slusarick, ofUniontown, Pa., is a graduate assistant for WVU’s Leadership studies Program and a volunteer instructor for University 101. He was appointed to President Jim Clements’ task Force for tobacco Policy and is a member of the student rights and responsibilities Committee.

WHIte Coat CeRemoNY—First-year Doctor of audiology students (from left to right) Lindsey goodman, Beckley, W.Va.; Crystal Vimpeny, Powhatan, Va.; Lindsay yurisko, Moundsville, W.Va.; erica smith, Kennett square, Pa.; Brittney Walls,Morgantown, W.Va.; and Wendy White, east Peoria, ill.; don their white coats, the traditional symbol of health professionals.

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Carolyn Blank is living her dream.The West Virginia University graduate student, from Tom’s

River, N.J., was recruited by the Women’s Professional Soccer league in early 2010. She played first for St. Louis Athletica, then signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Beat (after the Athletica was discontinued due to financial reasons).

“I have always set goals for myself, and since I was young, this was one of them, but I never thought I would actually get here. It is a dream come true. With some hard work it was pos-sible,” said Blank, who is a midfielder. Blank, a special education major, moved to Saint Louis and with help from her professors was able to complete her course load and stay on track. She returned to Morgantown this past fall to complete her final year in the special education program. Appearing in 23 games during her senior season at WVU, Blank played four years on WVU’s women’s soccer team. In 2009, she was the Mountaineers all-time leader in match-es started and played with 92. She was named a second team National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-American for 2008 and 2009. Blank was a two-time team captain of the Mountaineers, was named a 2009 all-BIG EAST first-team selec-tion and NSCAA First-Team All-Northeast Region selection. Starting as a young girl, Blank has always been interested in sports. She was active in basketball, softball and soccer. Over the years as her passion for soccer grew, she gradually decided to give up the other sports and focus solely on it. “I have learned so much about myself though soccer. It taught me my work ethic, and it is where I grew as a hard worker,” she said. She also likes the team environment. “I really enjoy being around other people that have the same desire and passion as me. We have our ups and downs together,” she said. “Whatever you are going through, chances are someone around you is going through the same thing or has before.” Although Blank’s skills have a lot to do with her success, she also attributes a lot of it to her time as a Mountaineer. “I love West Virginia and the school so much. This is where I learned that I might not always be the best, but no matter what, I am going to work hard. That work ethic gets me further,” she said. “And, WVU is such a family environment. The coaches and players are so close.” When Blank first arrived in St. Louis and met her fellow teammates, she was overwhelmed with intimidation. “I was around all these players who played for their coun-tries’ national teams and won gold medals. It was scary,” she said. But as she practiced with her teammates and got to know

them, she discovered that they all shared the same attitude. “They are people too, and they make mistakes,” she said. “I have learned that the only thing I can control is how hard I am working. If I am continuously giving it my all and focusing on how hard I am working, then I am doing well.” Her months on St. Louis Athletica raised her confidence level and helped her to grow tremendously as a player, she said. But, as much as her dream lives in soccer, her passion lies in her desire to teach children. “When I was younger, I had to work hard and continuously study,” she said. “I wasn’t one of those people whose grades came easily. I always looked to my teachers for support, and I want to be that person for other people—a person who can help them learn more about themselves,” she said, adding, “I enjoy when the light bulb goes on.” She aims to teach at an elementary school where she might also be able to coach soccer.

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Start an Alumni Chapter in Your Area!

The College of Human Resources and Education would like to make a difference in your area. By starting an alumni chapter, you can:

• increase your involvement in your community,• promote educational awareness through

organized events or programs, and • plan social get togethers with other WVU HRE

alumni around football/basketball games, holidays, etc.

Additionally, HRE alumni chapters support WVU and promote its mission and reputation for enhancing its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and technology throughout the state.

For more information on HRE alumni chapters, please contact Mary Beth Sickles at 304-293-3292 or [email protected].

Waterson receives Heebink award for service to W.Va.

Dr. Robert A. Waterson, an assistant professor in the Depart-ment of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies and a native Hoosier, arrived at WVU only three short years ago, but already, his public service efforts are acknowledged as powerful and beneficial to the state of West Virginia.

In April, Waterson was selected as the 2011 recipient of the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Beginning Service. Among other criteria, the award honors public service for educational activities that extend beyond the traditional classroom and that provide special benefit to a broad segment of the population of West Virginia.

Waterson’s work as founder and director of the Center of Democracy and Citizen Education (CDCE) is being recognized for helping develop citizenship education programs for a new generation of West Virginia citizens. Under Dr. Waterson’s direction, the CDCE’s innovative programs and curricula focus on helping future teachers, their students, and the public under-stand and appreciate the fundamental principles and values of American democracy and how to function in society as effective and responsible citizens. Waterson’s students learn about civic involvement through unique experiential activities.

One of the innovative programs Waterson has brought to WVU through his work at the CDCE include the “Heroes in History” series, which recently hosted a visit to campus by some West Virginia World War II veterans. The veterans spoke to students about their experiences in the war, and stu-

dents had an opportunity to interview them. The CDCE “Heroes in History” series also sponsored a Holocaust Teacher’s Institute, a presentation by the Lincoln Literacy Program (featured on page 12), and a free public viewing of the film “The Last Survivor,” which presents the stories of genocide survivors and their efforts to promote social awareness and civic engagement to help pre-vent future genocide and other mass atrocities.

This summer, the CDCE will host a colloquium to remember and reflect on the upcoming 10th anniversary of September 11th, 2001. The program will be held June 26-27, 2011, at WVU’s Er-ickson Alumni Center. Information about the colloquium and the CDCE is available on the CDCE website at http://cdce.wvu.edu/.

WVU Provost Dr. Michele Wheatly presents the Heebink award to Dr. robert a. Waterson.


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Life is an edVenture for Lydotta taylor

Eleanor Roosevelt once stated: “One thing life has taught me: If you are interested, you never have to look for new interests. They come to you. When you are

genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else.” Luckily, Dr. Lydotta Taylor, an educator and entrepreneur, was interested in education. Taylor’s roots in education began at WVU where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees (‘81, ‘84) in secondary education with specializations in math, computer science, and educational technology. Taylor taught math and computer science at Morgantown High School before becoming the coordinator for instructional technology for the Mononga-lia County Board of Education. Her next move was to the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation, where she served as vice president of the Education and Workforce division. While there, she and her staff developed a strong educational program that six years later produced the creation of The EdVen-ture Group, a nonprofit educational consulting organization. She receives her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction this spring from WVU’s College of Human Resources and Education. Taylor is the founder, president, and CEO of The EdVen-ture Group. Over the past 10 years, The EdVenture Group has provided countless hours of professional development, curricu-lum development, and consulting services to schools districts and businesses across West Virginia and beyond. In the midst of the changing educational landscape, Taylor’s company helps ease the transition to a 21st-century learning environment, where students and teachers are actively engaged in the learning process. One of the professional development programs that Taylor is very proud of is Who Took My Chalk?™. This program helps administrators and teachers as they enhance their learning envi-ronment to better meet the needs of the 21st-century student. The program focuses on accepting change and developing a team ap-proach to managing the challenges that come with learning new processes and skills. As Taylor said, “Who Took My Chalk?™ provides a unique approach to helping schools assess, plan and implement changes for 21st-century learning. This team-based program gives all staff a voice and a role in advancing their school culture.” The program is outlined in a new book, “Transforming Learning Through 21st Century Skills,” by Taylor and co-author Jill M. Fratto. The book is available online and in bookstores. Another project that promotes 21st-century learning part-nered The EdVenture Group with WVU’s College of Engineer-ing and Mineral Resources and College of Human Resources and Education. This project, funded through a $149,000 Verizon grant, resulted in the creation of a social networking website that promotes career opportunities among middle and high school stu-dents in West Virginia. Students can now communicate directly with industry leaders and raise their awareness of 21st-century industries and jobs. Most recently, The EdVenture Group collaborated with the College of Human Resources and Education and the Regional Educational Laboratory Program to host Encouraging Girls in Math and Science, a series of discussions and presentations to raise awareness of female student performance in these subjects, dispel misconceptions and biases about female student achieve-

ment, and hear recommen-dations from students and educators. The EdVenture Group was selected as one of the founding P21 Professional Development Affiliates for the Partnership for 21st Century Skills in 2008. This selection recognized The EdVenture Group as “experts who are specialists helping states and districts design and implement 21st-century skills via targeted professional development programs.” The EdVenture Group was selected based on its robust professional development programs and work to ensure 21st-century skills fit seamlessly into existing state standards and curriculum. The selection of The EdVenture Group “is the seal of approval by a national organization that recognizes EdVenture’s efforts to provide exceptional professional development in 21st-century learning.” This selection also helped The EdVenture Group gain national exposure, which has resulted in consultant contracts with school districts and businesses in numerous states and also led to Taylor’s role as one of two facilitators for the Professional Devel-opment Affiliate Program. Taylor’s work is not done. She and her staff continue to create professional development and consulting services needed to successfully navigate schools and businesses through the 21st century. She is proud to be a graduate of WVU’s College of Hu-man Resources and Education and a member of its Visiting Com-mittee. She believes her strong educational background provided the foundation for her success as an educator and entrepreneur. She also serves as an adjunct professor in leadership studies. “I enjoy both teaching and learning as I work with teachers, principals, students, and business,” she said. “Through all of our programs and partnerships, especially Who Took My Chalk? ™ and our new book, we are assisting and guiding schools as they enhance 21st-century learning environments.”

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Africa to allen Hall alumna is shaping education in Nigeria It’s not every day that a top official from another country visits campus, but Ruqayyatu Rufai, the minister of education in Nigeria, recently stopped by Allen Hall. It was a homecoming of sorts for Rufai, who completed her doctorate in education in 1991 from WVU. Dressed in traditional African garb and a bright orange head wrap, the Nigerian official greeted Mary Haas, one of her pro-fessors when she attended WVU. Rufai was in Morgantown to exchange ideas about education with Dean Dee Hopkins and other College faculty and administrators. The WVU alumna is making a difference in a country known for widespread poverty and corruption. Rufai, a 51-year-old mother of five and longtime educator, is a native of Ringim in Jigawa State. She has been a teacher and administrator in Africa for nearly 30 years, and before becoming minister of education, she was a two-time commissioner in Jigawa State and served as a member of the National Council on Education, the highest policy-making body for education in Nigeria. As the top education official in Nigeria, Rufai faces numer-ous challenges including obtaining the necessary financing for education. Nigeria needs more schools in which to educate its large population of youth, more trained teachers and a curricu-lum focused on a greater understanding of issues and the skills to jointly solve economic and social problems. Rufai said the training she received as a doctoral student in the College of Human Resources and Education has had a tremendous impact on her seeing the challenges and remedies of the education sector in both developed and developing countries.

In particular, she says professors Cynthia Sunal and Mary Haas—and their continued encouragement—had a positive impact on her. In addition, Rufai said her WVU degree afforded her oppor-tunities to interact with people throughout the world in examining educational problems and analyzing their solutions. These skills and contacts, she said, will continue to help her as she faces the challenges of leading the education sector of Nigeria, the most populated nation in Africa.

WVU professor Mary Haas and Minister of educationruqayyatu rufai share news about their latest projects.

alumNI CoNNeCtIoNS—actingPresident Kaye McCrory and outgoing President Joe Paull encourage alumni to get involved. the College of Human resources and education alumniassociation—working with alumnirelations and special events Coordinator Mary Beth sickles—plans several activities each year to keep everyone connected. these include coffee/tea socials, aholiday reception, spring supper andservice projects. those interested in volunteering are encouraged to email [email protected].

Dear Alumni and Friends, Let me begin by saying I am very appreciative for the opportunity to work with the dean, staff, faculty, students and alumni at the College of Human Resources and Education. The task of planning events and developing the alumni program is an exciting job and one I look forward to accomplishing. Prior to obtaining my position at the College, I worked several years for

the Glimcher Co. (Morgantown Mall) as marketing coordinator and then as specialty leasing manager. More recently, I worked as managing direc-tor for West Virginia Public Theatre and my father, Ron Iannone. Both jobs have allowed me to experience the two things I enjoy most: meeting people and program development. I am confident that this job will be just as gratifying and enjoyable. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] to share any ideas and comments or if you have any questions.

Mary Beth SicklesAlumni Relations and Special Events Coordinator802 Allen HallPhone: 304-293-3292Email: [email protected]

greetings from our newalumni relations coordinator

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1970sDiana Bennett, B.S. ‘79, Ed.D. ‘02, was sworn in as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama in October 2010. Bennett is living and work-ing in a small town in Los Santos. She is training teachers and stu-dents to use computer technology, working with farmers to develop markets for their products, decid-ing whether to form a cooperative, and working with an artisan group. Bennett will complete her service in October 2012.

Gregory Mark Kuhns, M.A. ‘79, Ed.D. ‘05, is principal of Doddridge County (W.Va.) High School and a graduate-level in-structor in educational leadership for Salem International University. His wife, Deborah Bee (Hoylman) Kuhns, B.S. ‘73, M.A. ‘96, M.A. ‘02, Ed.D. ‘05, is principal of Dod-dridge County Middle School. She is also an instructor in educational leadership for Salem International University.

John Pisapia, Ed.D. ‘74, is a pro-fessor of education administration at Florida Atlantic University. He is an international lecturer and author on strategic leadership.

Martha Peercy, M.S. ‘72, is a speech-language pathologist in her 29th year in the Albuquerque (N.M.) Public Schools.

1980sSusan Criswell, Ed.D. ‘89, is in her 22nd year of teaching at Edinboro University of Pennsyl-vania. She is the program head of the Master of Special Education and School Psychology. Criswell and her husband, John, recently purchased a retirement home near Cheat Lake, W.Va., in order to become more involved with WVU activities and athletic events.

Molly Kilcoyne, B.S. ‘85, “WVU prepared me to enter the work force from day one,” she wrote. “All of the off-campus, in-school place-ments are invaluable.”

Larry E. Parsons, Ed.D. ‘82, is superintendent of Preston County (W.Va.) Schools.

1990sDeb Helmer, Ed.D. ‘97, currently serves as the coordinator for the science education program at the Higher Education Liaison for the West Virginia Science Teach-ers Association. She is a primary instructor for the MSTC GLOBE program, the facilitator for NASA’s student outreach program, and the assistant director for the West Virginia Geologic Survey’s Rock Camp Program. Hemler has been a professor at Fairmont State Uni-versity since 1999 and a graduate faculty member since 2004. She taught earth science, chemistry, and biology for seven years in the pub-lic schools in Preston County. She was a visiting assistant professor at

WVU for three years prior to her employment at Fairmont State.

Frank Hershberger, Ph.D. ‘97, is a staff psychologist at the Federal Correctional Institution in Cumber-land, Md., and is acting executive assistant to the warden. As part of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, he was deployed on an international hu-manitarian mission with the Navy on the hospital ship USNS Mercy. His son is working in the juvenile justice system, and his daughter is in her last year of pharmacy school at the University of Maryland-Baltimore.

Trish Murray, M.A. ‘95, is di-rector of the counseling center at Davidson University in North Carolina.

Caryn (Mandel) Badian, B.S. ‘95, works for the School District of the Chathams in New Jersey as a speech-language pathologist in the preschool program.

Kevin Berry, M.A. ‘95, is vice president and chief operating of-ficer of the WVU Alumni Associa-tion. His wife, Katie Starnes Ber-ry, M.A. ‘04, is a preschool special needs teacher at North Elementary School in Morgantown, W.Va.

Lisa (Margison) Price, B.S. ‘93, is a speech pathologist for Berkeley County Schools (W.Va.). She and her husband, Shane, recently returned to West Virginia after living in Florida for 13 years.

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Gwen Rosenbluth, Ed.D. ‘90, has enjoyed serving on the College of Human Resources and Education Visiting Committee, doing online scoring of SAT college essays, and taking classes at the Osher Life-long Learning Institute, among her many activities.

2000sBryan Lewin, M.A. ‘10, works for Home Base Inc., a Social Neces-sary Needs provider in Charleston, W.Va.

Kari (Carlson) Coffindaffer, Ed.D. ‘10, also holds degrees from Fairmont State University, includ-ing a B.A. and M.F.A. in theatre. She is employed by Pierpont Com-munity and Technical College and teaches courses at Fairmont State University in graphic design, soft-ware, and animation. Coffindaffer also serves as a faculty mentor for WEBCT Vista and has developed five fully online, asynchronous courses for Fairmont State. She is married to Mark Coffindaffer. They have a daughter, Carissa, 6.

Daniel Doyle, Ed.D. ‘10, is the superintendent of Noble Local Schools in Sarahsville, Ohio.

David Lancaster, Ed.D. ‘10, is an associate professor of education at WVU at Parkersburg and serves as the coordinator of field experience in the education division.

Ras Acolatse, Ed.D. ‘10, is a professor at Westwood College in the Washington, D.C., area and also serves as a lead faculty member at the University of Phoenix.

Kara E. Martin, Au.D. ‘10, originally from Kingwood, W.Va., received a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Associa-tion, and fellow in the American Academy of Audiology. Martin is a clinical staff audiologist with Audiology Hearing Aid Associates in Danville and Lynchburg, Va.

Maria Gómez-Martin, M.A. ‘10, wrote, “This experience at WVU changed my life. I have to thank my coordinator, Dr. Maria Amores, for her encouragement and sup-port…and for inspiring me to continue my teaching career. Being part of the international community at WVU has given me the incred-ible opportunity to become a WVU Graduate Ambassador. No matter where I end up next year, I will always have WVU in my heart.”

Frank Devono, Ed.D. ‘09, is superintendent of Monongalia County Schools and the West Vir-ginia Superintendent of the Year. His wife, Kay Devono, Ed.D. ‘09, is the federal programs director for Harrison Public Schools.

Heather Jeffries, M.A. ‘09, also holds a B.A. (2006) and M.A. (2009) in foreign language from

WVU. Jefferies currently teaches French and English at Meadow Bridge High School in Meadow Bridge, W.Va.

Elisabeth (Bradley) Simpson, M.S. ‘09, recently married Mor-gantown resident Brandon Simp-son. She works as a job consultant for the Job Accommodation Net-work, which provides individual-ized work-site accommodation solutions and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Dis-abilities Act and other disability-related legislation.

David Quattrochi, Ed.D. ‘09, is superintendent of the Edison Local School District in northeast Ohio. He recently published an article in the Southeastern Regional Associa-tion of Teacher Educators Journal (Summer 2010) titled “Giving a Structural Framework for Ohio’s Value-added Model: What All Edu-cators Should Know.” He co-au-thored the article with Paul Chap-man, interim associate dean of the College of Human Resources and Education, and presented it at the SRATE Conference in Nashville on Oct. 30. The paper and presentation were peer selected.

Connie Myer, Ed.D. ‘09, is direc-tor of the Professional Education Department at Wheeling Jesuit University. She developed a gradu-ate program in education leadership for WJU. Her research interests are school culture and the art of student engagement.

Stephanie Shiley, B.S. ‘09, of Win-chester, Va., is pursuing a master’s in educational psychology with an emphasis in child development and family studies at WVU. Shiley is

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a research assistant supported by a Department of Health and Hu-man Resources Child Care Grant through the WVU Nursery School.

Misty Rodeheaver, Ed.D. ‘09, published an article in Social Education titled “Question: Who Can Vote?” in 2008 with WVU Professor Mary Haas. Rodeheaver is an assistant professor in the His-tory and Social Studies Education Department at Buffalo, N.Y., where she teaches secondary education and multicultural courses. She is also a curriculum developer for the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium in Morgantown, W.Va.

Kari Maxwell, M.A. ‘09, of Clarksburg, W.Va., gave birth to her second child, a boy, in November. Maxwell adjuncts at WVU in child development and family studies.

Tracie Corder, M.A. ‘09, is work-ing at the veterans center in Mor-gantown and is expecting her first child.

Aubree Guthrie, Ph.D. ‘09, obtained her psychology license in 2010 and started her second year of the Primary Care/Family Psychol-ogy Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Rochester (N.Y.). She provides therapy in a pediatric clinic and teaches clinical skills to students in the Marriage and Family Therapy Master’s Degree Program. Her son, Jack, is 3 years old, and her twins, Henry and Ben, are 1.

Melissa Gail (Eastham) Forinash, M.A. ‘08, is a second grade teacher at North Elementary in Morgan-town, W.Va. and is in her sixth year of teaching. She is married to Brian Forinash, and they have one son, Jonah, who is 6 years old.

Shannon M. Bowles, Ph.D. ‘08, accepted a non-tenure track faculty appointment at the University of Georgia. She has been working as a staff psychologist in the Counseling and Psychiatric Services division of the UGA Health Center.

Cheryl Mader, Ed.D. ‘07, is assis-tant professor at Southeast Missouri State University in the Department of Elementary, Early and Special Education. The education col-lege partnered with the Mehlville School District in St. Louis to deliver a graduate reading program and the first class, Literature and the Literate Learner, was team taught by Mader and Larry Bohan-non. As part of the course, partici-pants wrote and produced chil-dren’s books. Mader also presented “Hearing Voices: Implementing Virtual Literature Circles in On-line Teaching” at the International Reading Association Conference in May 2009, which was co-authored with Dr. Allison Swan Dagen and Terre Brubaker, MA `05, both of WVU.

Emily Moll, B.S. ‘07, M.A. ‘09, of Morgantown, W.Va., is the online coordinator for the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism.

Jill Martino, B.S. ‘07, M.A. ‘09, of South Charleston, W.Va., is a pre-K teacher in the Kanawha County School System. She has 24 children in her class.

Kelly Barcza, M.A. ‘07, recently completed her doctorate in sport psychology at Florida State Uni-versity and is working on her first book focused on counseling tech-niques related to sport psychology.

Angela (Krumpach) Kesner, B.S. ‘07, M.A. ‘09, originally from Keyser, W.Va., married Travis Kesner in July 2010, and they live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Angela is working as a teacher assistant while she searches for a teaching position. Her husband serves in the army and recently returned from Afghanistan.

B. Heath Gordon, Ph.D. ‘07, re-sides in Jackson, Miss. He and his wife, Emily, welcomed a second child, Christian Patrick, in May 2010. He joins big brother Andrew, age 3. Gordon is a neuropsycholo-gist specializing in geriatrics at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson.

Courtney Whitehead, M.A. ‘07, is a counselor at Morgantown High School and serves on the counsel-ing M.A. Advisory Committee.

Christopher McCullough, Ed.D. ‘07, is associate dean and assistant professor in the School of Educa-tion at Saint Xavier University in Chicago.

Amy L. Kuhn, Ed.D. ‘06, is inter-im director of information security at WVU.

Lonnie Brewster, Ed.D. ‘06, is a professor of language arts at Gar-rett College in McHenry, Md.

Gregory Lobb, Ph.D. ‘06, was recently licensed as a psychologist by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. Dr. Lobb was recently recognized as a Registrant of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.

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Holly Diehl, Ed.D. ‘05, is assis-tant professor of elementary/early childhood education at California University of Pennsylvania. Diehl, an elementary teacher and principal for 18 years, also supervises stu-dent teachers and teaches reading methods courses. Additionally, she serves as a Reading First consultant for several elementary schools and provides professional development support to teachers in the primary grades. Diehl has published several articles on the topic of supporting struggling readers in the classroom. She and a colleague have written a book, “More Than Mentoring: A Guide to Explicit Comprehension Instruction.”

DeEdra Jane Lundeen, Ed.D. ‘05, is superintendent of Grant County Schools in Petersburg, W.Va., and has taught school law for WVU as an adjunct professor for the past two years.

Francis Joseph “Joe” Super, Ed.D. ‘05, is superintendent of Pleasants County Schools in St. Marys, W.Va.

Phil Cromer, Ph.D. ‘05, M.A. ‘00, is a licensed psychologist in Florida, a member of the National Register of Health Service Provid-ers in Psychology, and assistant director of Florida Atlantic Univer-sity’s Counseling and Psychologi-cal Services Center in Jupiter, Fla. Cromer and his wife, Julie, DDS, ‘02, a dentist and WVU graduate, have two sons, Kai and Koa. They live in south Florida.

Earl Stewart-Gray, M.A. ‘04, recently published his first book, “Unifying Your Mind: Connecting the Feelers, Thinkers and Doers of

Your Brain.” He was also named an Under 40 Honoree by the Pitts-burgh Urban Management Project and Pittsburgh Magazine. Grey has a private practice in Pittsburgh and Washington, Pa.

Sabrina (Watson) Winstead, M.A. ‘04, is in private practice in Raleigh, N.C. area and has two children.

Dr. Daniel Fox, Ph.D. ‘03, resides in Texas with his wife and two chil-dren. He works for the Bureau of Prisons at the Detention Center in Houston and is an adjunct professor at Sam Houston State University. Fox also has a private practice with three offices around the Houston area and has given presentations on personality disorders, ethics, and criminality. He is working on a fic-tion manuscript for publication.

Brittany Lucci, B.S. ‘02, M.S. ‘04, is a curriculum coordinator in WVU Healthcare’s Child Develop-ment Center. Lucci received WVU Hospital Best of Class awards for Values in Action in 2007 and 2008, and she is a council member and master trainer for the West Virginia Early Childhood State Training and Registry System. She also coordi-nates an annual community training event for those involved in early child care in Morgantown and the surrounding areas. Lucci is married with three children.

Steve Paine, Ed.D. ‘02, served as State Superintendent for West Virginia and is now Vice President of strategic planning and business development at CTB/McGraw-Hill, a textbook publishing company. Paine was awarded the College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award and

inducted into the College of Hu-man Resources and Education Hall of Fame in 2008

Aimee Govett, Ed.D. ‘ 01, is an associate professor of science education at East Tennessee State University. She has taught elemen-tary science methods, secondary science methods, cultural diversity and various graduate courses. She also is active in grant writing and serves as a consultant, site coor-dinator, and lead faculty on other outside funding sources.

Julie States, Ph.D. ‘01, has worked with the Violence Against Women on College Campus Grant, providing services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. States also has coordinated the large group therapy program and the practicum training program at Penn State. After a 10-year tenure at CAPS, she resigned in August 2010 to pursue a full-time private practice. She is an affiliate assistant professor for Counseling Psychol-ogy and an instructor for Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State.

Gretchen Shaffer Gibson, B.S. ‘01, who also holds an M.A. from Frostburg State University, has been teaching math for the past nine years at Morgantown High School. Shaffer Gibson got mar-ried September 3, 2010. “My time at WVU really prepared me for the classroom and beyond,” she wrote. “I have fond memories of my time at WVU, and I have spoken highly of HR&E when I go out and about statewide. (See page 32 of Olio for a Q&A with Gretchen Shaffer Gibson, the 2010 West Virginia Teacher of the Year.)

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in memoriamThe College of Human Resources and Education pays tribute to the following graduates who passed away January 2010-March 2011.

John L. Allen, W.Va.Arnold R. Anderson, W.Va.Alvin A. Anderson, W.Va.Linda L. Ashby, W.Va.Gladys R. Ayersman, W.Va.Charles W. Baker, Pa.Sandra E. Barbari, OhioShirley K. Bell, Ariz.John J. Belota II, Md.Albert M. Blatnik, W.Va.Lavonna M. Bleigh, W.Va.Harold W. Bloom, Md.Bill W. Bowman, OhioPatricia I. Bradley, W.Va.William E. Brown, W.Va.William K. Bunner, W.Va.Sherry J. Burchett, W.Va.Janet Callahan, Pa. Mary T. Camilletti, W.Va.Mary E. Canning, Pa.Alexandra Chryssikos, W.Va.Bertha Cline, W.Va.Jill M. Clohan, W.Va.Paul J. Cohen, Fla.Freda D. Conley, Fla.Hunter J. Conrad, W.Va.Phillip R. Contic, R.I.Wallace M. Cox, Va.Nina F. Cross, Wash.Marilyn B. Decker, Md.Nelda J. Decker, Fla.Dominic V. D’Eramo Jr., Pa.Barbara Dimaio, W.Va.Paula J. Dolog, W.Va.Florena E. Duling, Va.Diane Fagg, W.Va.Mary L. Farris, W.Va.Hal S. Findley, W.Va.Donald L. Fogus, W.Va.Marion J. Franks, Fla.Helen M. Frashure, W.Va.John A. Frederick, W.Va.Jane H. Frederick, Pa.Jacqueline J. Fredlock, W.Va.Jeffrey S. Furst, Fla.Lois A. Gallaher, N.C.Pat M. Garlitz, Ohio

Ruth S. Garlow, W.Va.Warren B. Goode, Fla.Daisy C. Grogg, OhioJoel A. Gwinn, Ky.Janice Gwinn, W.Va.Dixie A. Hager, W.Va.Perry L. Hall II, Ga.Roland W. Hamilton, Fla.William C. Hand, Pa.William V. Harding, W.Va.Betty E. Harkins, TexasHelen C. Harris, W.Va.Jack M. Hartman, W.Va.Dennis R. Hartsog, W.Va.Frances W. Haynes, W.Va.Elinor K. Heath, Md.Joseph P. Hehle, Va.John D. Helmick, Md.Sarah H. Hess, W.Va.Franklin E. Hooper, Fla.Sharon C. Hott, Md.John E. Huffman, W.Va.Patsy R. Jack, Va.Mary E. Jacobs, W.Va.Sheri L. Jeffries, W.Va.Leon E. Johnson, Mo.Frances L. Jones, W.Va.Harold L. Kearns, W.Va.Ural B. Kellison, W.Va.Adelaide G. King, Va.Lena F. Kirstein, S.C.George T. Kniska, OhioCarolyn F. Krepps, Pa.Timothy J. Labuda, Pa.Karl R. Leap, Ky.Joann L. Lindeman, W.Va.Eulalia F. Magann, W.Va.Paula S. Masonheimer, Md.Bruce W. Mazey, Ala.Rogers McAvoy, W.Va.John W. McCool, OhioJames C. McIntyre, Pa.Anna L. Meade, W.Va.Harold W. Metz, W.Va.Paul L. Milhoan Jr., W.Va.Jacob P. Nairn, Md.Ruthlynn K. Nixon, W.Va.Opal L. Norton, S.C.Hattie P. Nunley, W.Va.John N. Olszeski, OhioHoward M. Phillips, Pa.Louise Phillips, W.Va.

Haymond R. Plaugher, W.Va.Mary L. Rardon, Ind.Mary S. Revels, W.Va.Edgar L. Roberts Jr., AlaMausby W. Rogers, W.Va.William M. Rogers, OhioGladys S. Romine, W.Va.Josephine T. Roth, Calif.W. Kay Rotruck, Va.Helen G. Rutherford, W.Va.Rebecca L. Schaupp, W.Va.Clarence H. Seldomridge Jr., Va.Stephen L. Sheets, S.C.Fleta S. Shobe, W.Va.Hammond B. Shriver, Md.Rachel Simon, N.C.Susan D. Simons, W.Va.Earl B. Sines, W.Va.Elizabeth S. Skaggs, W.Va.John L. Smith, W.Va.Robert L. Staats, W.Va.Vesta B. Stalnaker, W.Va.Charlotte F. Starkey, W.Va.Harvey J. Starkey, M.d.Edward L. Sullivan, Ohio Betty C. Tucker, W.Va.William K. Valko, W.Va.Ngaire M. VanEck, N.C.Belinda Ward, N.C.Annita M. Ward, W.Va.Janet Ware, OhioJoyce E. Waugh, W.Va.Nancy J. Ways, Va.Mary C. Welsh, Pa.Richard L. Williams, OhioRaymond Winter, W.Va.Alice F. Wisner, W.Va.Thomas E. Woodall, W.Va.Elizabeth B. Wright, Fla.Frank E. Zasloff, R.I.Helen L. Zeitz, W.Va.James A. Zitzman, Tenn.Edward L. Zornes, W.Va. The College appreciates being noti-fied when a graduate passes away. If you have such news to share, please contact Mary Beth Sickles, alumni relations and special events coordinator, at 304-293-3292 or [email protected].

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William L. DeatonDeaton, former dean of the

College of Human Resources and Education, died June 13, 2010. He was 63.

Deaton served as dean from 1997-2002 and was a professor of educational psychology. Prior to that, he was an associate dean of educa-tion at Auburn University at Mont-gomery.

Following retirement, he made his home in the Smoky Mountains outside of Gatlinburg, Tenn., where he enjoyed fly fishing and photography.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, and his children, Celia and William.

gladys r. ayersman

Ayersman, 94, of Morgantown, passed away March 17, 2010.

She taught for 21 years and was a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron. She also served as director of the WVU Nursery School from 1954-1967. She retired in 1975 as professor emerita.

Ayersman was a life member of the WVU Alumni As-sociation and West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James “Blinkie” Ayersman, and is survived by three children, Elizabeth Brusberg, Joellen Kerr and James II. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

rogers McavoyMcAvoy, 83, a resident of

Helvetia, W.Va., passed away on February 19, 2011.

McAvoy taught educational psychology for 35 years at WVU and served as a chair in the College of Human Resources and Education. He retired as a professor emeritus in 1997.

A 1945 graduate of Grafton High School, McAvoy served two years in the U.S. Navy before completing a bachelor’s in biology at Fairmont State College in 1951. He also received a master’s in counseling and guidance, and psychology from WVU and a Ph.D. in counseling and psychology from Indiana University. Before accepting a teaching position at WVU in 1961, McAvoy was a teacher at Petersburg High School in Grant County, W.Va. He also served as assistant director of admissions at Marshall College (now Marshall University) and as registrar and director of admissions at Glenville State College.

McAvoy spent his retirement years at his home in the Swiss village of Helvetia in Randolph County, where he was known to locals as “the professor.” His surviving family members include Carol Ann (McAvoy) and Wayne Miyashiro, David McAvoy Miyashiro, Annalise Masae Miyashiro, Philip Ellis McAvoy, Karen Lynell McAvoy and Judy Dettmer, and Kendra Mei Lee.

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WVU nursery school Director Bobbie Warash and former director gladys ayersman in august 2009 We Appreciate Your

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Closeup with gretchen shaffer gibson2010 West Virginia

Teacher of the YearGretchen Shaffer Gibson, a math teacher at Morgantown

High School in Monongalia County, was named West Virginia’s 2010 Teacher of the Year. She received her Bachelor of Science in speech pathology and audiology from WVU in 2001 before mov-ing to Maryland to obtain a master’s in education from Frostburg State University in 2002. Afterwards, she taught in Maryland for three years before taking a job at Morgantown High School.

Shaffer Gibson earned her National Board Teaching Certifi-cation in adolescent and young adulthood mathematics in 2008. She received the Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award the following year and is one of West Virginia’s model teachers in algebra and geometry. She also created an afterschool ACT/SAT prep class that has helped many students increase their scores enough to qualify for the PROMISE Scholarship.

Olio had a chance to visit with Shaffer Gibson shortly after she was named Teacher of the Year.

Q: Your mother was a teacher. Did that influence your deci-sion to become an educator?

a: Yes. My mother was an amazing teacher. She resigned from her teaching position when I was born to become a stay-at-home mother, and I have always felt blessed because of the sacrifice she made for my brothers and me. As a child, we would run into her former students, and they would tell me how much she had touched their lives. She spoke so lovingly of her time as a teacher, that I longed for the day that I too would get to teach in my own classroom. I knew from the time I was little that I wanted to be a high school math teacher.

Q: What is the best part about teaching?

a: The best part about teaching is building relationships with students. It is very important to me that my students feel sup-ported academically and emotionally. High school is a tough time--it is a time of transition in so many ways, and a lot of kids get lost in the shuffle. My experience has been that many students are intimidated by math and need to build their confidence so that they can do well. Therefore, my top priority is to help them to understand that while math can be challenging, it is also very doable and extremely rewarding. I include a variety of hands-on discovery activities and real-world applications in my teach-ing, so that my students can see where the concepts come from and how they will be used in their everyday lives. My students at Morgantown High School are amazing, talented, and caring. It is such a great feeling to be a part of their lives and is a gift that I do not take for granted.

Q: How did your experiences in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology help prepare you for your career?

a: I cannot begin to say enough good things about the Depart-ment of Speech Pathology and Audiology at WVU. Some of the most compassionate people I have ever met are/were professors there when I was in the program from 1997-2001.

I would like to share a story that I think is important for others to know. When I entered WVU in 1997, I really wanted to be a high school math teacher. However, at the time, there were very few job openings in education in West Virginia. I had heard that there were positions in the public schools for speech patholo-gists, so I decided to major in it instead. At that time, the gradu-ate programs for speech pathology were extremely competitive. By the time I entered my senior year, my class was working hard to apply to graduate programs across the country. My GPA and GRE scores were solid, so I had a strong chance of getting into a good school. But, my heart was not in speech pathology; it was in teaching. My professors were amazing. I will forever be in awe of the guidance that they gave me. They actually encour-aged me to pursue a career in teaching, not in speech pathology. They explained to me that I really needed to follow my heart and assured me they would support my decision. They were even kind enough to write letters of recommendation for me to enter gradu-ate programs in teaching.

Throughout my time in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, I witnessed outstanding professors caring greatly about all of their students. They knew us on a personal basis, which is something that is not common at the college level. They set the example for me of just what a difference teachers can make and the influence they can have in the lives of their students when they form strong relationships. I will always be grateful to be an alumna of WVU and the Speech Pathology and Audiology program.

Q: What else would you like people to know about your time at the College of Human Resources and Education?

a: I received a great education at WVU. I learned so much--not just in the classroom but also outside of it. I had the opportunity to volunteer each week with Mrs. Cindy Owens at North Elemen-tary School for three years, and I was treated like gold by the faculty there and the students with whom I worked. It was a great experience, and it helped me to strengthen my desire to teach. Also, I met some of my best friends while at WVU. The College has such a good reputation that it attracts some of the finest students across the state. I will cherish my time at WVU for the rest of my life.

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Fare Thee Well...After 39 years of

dedicated service, Dr. Ernest Goeres has an-nounced his retirement effective May 15, 2011.

Throughout the years, as assistant, associate, and professor, Ernie has helped numerous students achieve their goals. He has also served in many leader-ship roles in the College, including assistant dean for financial affairs and as-

sociate dean for administrative services. Ernie holds a bachelor’s degree in music education, master’s degree in education admin-istration, and doctor of philosophy in education administration from the University of Iowa.

Ernie is the man folks go to when they need help. Whether nervous doctoral student, new staff member, faculty colleague, or overwhelmed freshman, Dr. Goeres always finds the time to listen, encourage, and assist. He comes to work every day with a smile on his face and a kind word for all who encounter him. His morning routine usually puts him somewhere in Allen Hall where the best pot of coffee is near full and ready to pour. Of course, the best pot of coffee moves around in the building, but Ernie always seems to know how to find it.

Dr. Goeres’ Midwestern charm makes him the quintessential ambassador for the College of Human Resources and Education, and for WVU. With his quick-witted humor, he has the gift of being able to make folks feel at ease, whether they are aspiring Mountaineers on a high school tour or part of an academic exter-nal review team. He has these sayings—odd little “Ernieisms” you might say. No one is sure where they originated, but he has a million of them. Like, when explaining how booked a calendar can get for administrators, “Our schedules get tighter than a sumo wrestler in ballerina leotards.” Or, when attempting to ease the tension of an especially terse meeting, “This is more fun than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.”

Ernie, everyone at HR&E and WVU appreciates your many years of exemplary service to the people of West Virginia, the region, and the nation as a true leader. Over your many years of teaching and mentoring, you have given us a model for leadership that we should do our best to emulate. It is with a tinge of sorrow in our hearts and great joy for you and your family that we say, “Fare Thee Well, Old Friend.”

Service with a SmileIn June, the College will say goodbye to another

long-time and much valued employee. Wilma Phillips, an administrative associate in the Department of Special Education, announced her retirement after 41 years of service at WVU. She

spent 34 of those years work-ing for the College of Human Resources and Education

Phillips started at the Col-lege in 1977 in the Education Research Department, where she worked with Drs. Larry Stead, Richard Hartnett, and John Pat-terson on several grant-funded projects. “I was the only staff member in the department at that time,” Phillips said.

She began working for the Special Education Department in 1985 under Dr. Wilfred Wienke, and has stayed with Special Education through two reorganiza-tions and several administrations. She currently works for the chair, Dr. Barbara Ludlow, and is responsible for the budgeting and day-to-day administration of five federal grants totaling $4.4 million.

“I enjoy working on grants,” said Philips, “but what I’ll miss the most are the people. The Special Education Department has always been a family.”

Sherry Bunner, Phillips’ co-worker, agrees. “We’ve become very good friends over the years,” she said. “It has been wonder-ful working with her. She’s taught us a lot.”

Phillips will join her husband, Sam, who retired in 2009 from WVU after 42 years of service.

Advocate for Education In one for the record

books, College alumna and former HR&E employee Margaret Lopez retired from WVU at age 88 after 59 years of service. At the time of her retirement in February, she was the university’s longest-serving employee and one of the oldest state employees.

Lopez began her career at WVU in the registrar’s office in 1942. After leaving for 10 years to raise her children, she returned to work at the College of Human Resources and Education for the next 50 years; she served as a stu-dent adviser for 40 of those years. Most recently, she worked as an adminstrative assistant to WVU Staff Council.

On February 23rd, the University held a reception honoring her service.

Lopez has been an advocate of education all her life. At the age of 42, she returned to school to earn a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in English. In addition to her work at WVU, she has taught night classes in typing and conver-sational Italian at the Monongalia County Technical Center for more than 40 years.

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Wilma Phillips

Margaret Lopez at an Hr&e alumni event

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Gifts of $10,000 or greater

Wirt C. & Mae S. Belcher FundEstate of Carol Cook ElderDr. Ronald J. Zdrojkowski and Ms. Mary Ann Colbaugh

Gifts of $1,000-$9,999

Dr. Carolyn P. AtkinsAudia Caring Heritage AssociationDr. and Mrs. Joseph A. BoganMr. and Mrs. David L. ClarkeClear Mountain BankDr. Elizabeth A. Dooley and Mr. Cornell NewbillMs. Susan B. FaheyMrs. Priscilla M. HadenDr. and Mrs. Harold H. HalfinThomas C. Heard III EstateMr. and Mrs. Jack T. HeylDr. Dee HopkinsMr. and Mrs. Don L. HoylmanMr. John A. KasubaMs. Jeanne C. LantingThe Linde GroupMrs. Patricia C. LindgrenDrs. Ranjit K. and Indira MajumderMr. Joseph P. Muscatello, Jr.Dr. Patricia A. ObenaufMr. and Mrs. Gary R. PellDr. John R. Pisapia Jr.PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLPRed Bone Mining Co.Scottish Rite Foundation of WVMr. Jay M. SlaughterVecellio Family Foundation, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Richard T. WallsMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Witten Jr.WVU-NAFDA

Gifts of $500-$999

Dr. Judy A. Abbott and Mr. Ralph LarueMr. Gregory W. BaileyThe Elizabeth Davisson and Abelina Suarez Education TrustGFWC West Virginia Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Ernest R. GoeresDr. Daniel E. Hursh

Dr. and Mrs. Norman J. LassDr. Gary L. McKown and Ms. Jill M. MeuserDrs. Gabriel A. and Anne H. NardiMr. and Mrs. George A. Owens, Jr.Mrs. Nancy P. RaleyMr. and Mrs. Michael E. SekulaMrs. Lydotta TaylorVerizon Foundation

Gifts of $100-$499

Mr. and Mrs. M. Raymond AlvarezMs. Barbara M. AndersonAnonymousMrs. Margaret D. BaileyMrs. Carol W. BanksMr. and Mrs. Harvey P. Barton Jr.Dr. William BassittMrs. Bettina A. BennewitzDr. William S. BingmanMr. James R. BlevinsMr. and Mrs. Harold W. BloomMr. and Mrs. John N. BolyardMr. and Mrs. Herbert C. BoothMrs. Brenda BrookoverMr. and Mrs. David BryantMs. Mary A. BuchananDr. Donna H. CallarDr. Jane S. CardiMr. Joseph V. CarterMiss Madison CebularMrs. Anne G. Selinger CharonMiss. Cara L. CheungMr. and Mrs. Harry A. ChorpenningMrs. Janey Y. CinkMr. and Mrs. Donald L. ClarkMr. and Mrs. Clifton R. ColebankMr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. CoverMr. Allen E. CurreyDr. and Mrs. Daniel D. CurryMs. Kathryn A. DavisMr. Truman and Mrs. Beth DehaemersMrs. Mary L. DickensonMr. and Mrs. Stephen A. DoleMr. and Mrs. D. Lyn DotsonDr. Denetta L. DowlerDr. Joy A. ElliottMrs. Mary G. EyeMs. Kathy FinsleyMrs. Rebecca L. Foster

Dr. Carl M. Frasure, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Friebel Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. GardnerMs. Marilyn F. GibasMrs. Joan A. GibsonGlobal ImpactMr. and Mrs. R. Vance Golden IIIMs. Sheila S. GoldenMrs. Janice R. GrandaDr. Adam S. GreenDr. Mary E. HaasDr. John L. HainesDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. HaleMr. and Mrs. Terry D. HamiltonMs. Sharon B. HayesMiss Sarah A. HicksDr. Boyd D. HoltanDr. Diane Y. HoppeyDr. Karen L. HuffmanMr. and Mrs. Virgil U. HullMr. and Mrs. Roger L. HydeMiss Sanannah JilesMs. Deborah S. JoyceMr. Daniel V. KaloMr. and Mrs. Edward G. KennedyMr. and Mrs. Charles D. KerzakMr. and Mrs. Michael A. KingMs. Janet M. LambMr. and Mrs. Charles L. LaymanMiss Megan A. LiberatoreMs. Leigh A. LillyMrs. Caren C. LillyMrs. Regina Lindsey-LynchDrs. Thomas P. and Estelle J. LombardiDr. Barbara L. LudlowMiss Janice C. LynchMs. Darcy M. MahlerMrs. Elizabeth Mallory-MillerMs. Cheryl M. MaloneMrs. Debra Q. MarlowDr. and Mrs. James A. MartinMr. and Mrs. Lynn M. McCauleyMrs. Susan J. McClainMr. and Mrs. George K. McCrumMr. and Mrs. Clarence P. McKinleyDr. Betty M. MeiDr. Jane C. MichaelMr. Timothy L. and Dr. Katherine MitchemDr. Aimee L. MorewoodMs. Jennifer L. MorganMrs. Sara A. MorganMr. Charles A. MosesDr. George D. MosesMrs. Alice Trotter MufflyMrs. Elizabeth H. MullettMr. Scott C. MurrayDr. and Mrs. C. Kenneth MurrayMr. Grant P. Murray Mr. Todd Murray

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Dr. Ashton D. TriceMr. Roger L. TruslerMs. Alice C. TuckwillerMs. Katherine E. VaniMr. and Mrs. Francis S. VitaleMrs. Barbara K. WagnerDr. and Mrs. Robert J. WalkerDr. and Mrs. W. Dale WallsMr. Richard A. and Dr. Barbara G. WarashDr. Robert A. WatersonDr. and Mrs. Owen L. WestMrs. Sherri C. WhitelyDr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Wilkinson, MDMr. and Mrs. Curtis N. WilliamsMr. James R. WitteMrs. Emily P. WolfeMiss Elma J. WoofterMr. Meng H. YangMiss Joanne M. YurikMrs. Judy G. Zizzo

Gifts of $1-$99

Mrs. Rebecca A. AdamsonMs. Jacqueline A. AleshireMrs. Marian P. AlversonAmerican Electric Power Service Corp.Mr. Everette W. Anderson Jr.Mrs. Lark AndersonMrs. Susan S. ArentsenMr. Wayne V. and Dr. Carolyn R. ArringtonMrs. Melinda V. AshleyDr. Michael M. AtheyMrs. Sally M. AtkinsMrs. Linda J. AultMr. W. Kirk AveryMrs. Lenore L. BaierMrs. Terry L. BailesMrs. Keri Bailey-WhitacreMr. and Mrs. Milton A. BakerMr. Harold R. Bandy IIBank of AmericaMrs. Margaret J. BarbeeMrs. Allyn S. BarkerMr. William M. BarrickMrs. Larrie O. BartrugMr. and Mrs. David A. BatisteMrs. Carol S. BaxterMs. Valeri V. BennettMrs. Mildred L. BennettMs. Constance BettinoMr. and Mrs. George G. Bilderback Jr.Ms. Martha R. BloomMr. and Mrs. Dennis B. BlumMs. Laurel E. BoboDr. Johnna J. BolyardDr. and Mrs. Dennis F. Brestensky

Mrs. Diane D. BrownMs. Donna M. BrownMrs. Robin M. BrownMr. Robert A. BrownMrs. Nancy J. BrysonMrs. Betty C. BullMrs. Janet M. BurkleMs. Denise J. BurnsMr. Jon P. BurnsMrs. Mary E. BurrisMrs. Margaret G. CadleMr. and Mrs. William E. CainMs. Nancy A. CainMr. and Mrs. Graham A. CampbellMr. and Mrs. Edward L. CannonMr. and Mrs. Mark D. CappelliniMrs. Cynthia L. CarpenterDr. Jeffrey S. CarverMrs. Ann J. CaseyMrs. Suellen S. CassellMrs. Barbara M. CastilleMr. Brian L. CastilowMrs. Nicole L. CatesMrs. Tessa M. ChambersMr. and Mrs. John R. ChaplinMs. Christina R. ChapmanMrs. Nancy B. ChristmanMs. Deborah A. ChurellaMs. Linda A. CinelliMr. and Mrs. Eugene P. CipolettiMiss Martha D. ColeDr. Robyn R. ColeMrs. Harriet S. ColebankMrs. Judith L. CollettMrs. Joyce A. ConklinMr. Martin E. ConveyMs. Patsy J. CookDr. and Mrs. Alan H. CooperMrs. Margaret L. CorderMrs. Denice E. CorderCorning, Inc. FoundationMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. CoskyMr. James R. CoxMr. Matthew CoxMrs. Susan K. CristMrs. Pamela K. CritchfieldMs. Melissa J. CuppMrs. Pauline K. CushmanMrs. Margaret S. CutlipDr. Allison S. DagenMrs. Suzanne W. DalesandroMrs. Rebecca S. D’AnnunzioDr. Virginia S. DansbyMrs. Caroline R. D’AuroraMrs. Ann M. DavisMrs. Beulah V. Davis Mrs. Monica A. DavisMs. Rebecca L. DavisMs. Michele Decarlo




Mr. Michael J. DeemMrs. Barbara B. DelaquilaMs. Colleen J. DeliaMrs. Cathy W. DemasiMs. Holly Detts-Dranzo Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. DeVendraMs. Joyce DiacopoulosMrs. Sandra A. DiBaccoMrs. Erin B. DiBaccoMs. Kathy A. DieganMrs. Angela M. DowlingMr. and Mrs. Gordon L. DownieMrs. Ann S. DuchaneMr. Vernon S. DunnMr. Allen DunsonMs. Lorraine J. DuranteMrs. Mary A. EbbertMrs. Loretta F. EdmundsonMrs. Karan H. ElkinsMr. and Mrs. J Douglas ElliottDr. Eva Erdosne TothMr. and Mrs. Donald R. EskeyMr. and Mrs. Maurice L. EskinsDr. Carmel A. EspositoMr. and Mrs. Clifford J. EverlyMr. Daniel M. EverlyMs. Barbara A. FalckMrs. Christine S. FazioMs. Anne M. FeltyMrs. Doris A. FiddlerMs. Deborah R. FilanowskiMs. Linda J. FisherMrs. Roberta A. FlaniganMrs. Georgiann FlaniganMr. Russell F. FlintMiss Marcia D. FoleyMrs. Susan ForresterMs. Donna M. FortnerDr. and Mrs. George P. FowlesMrs. Dara L. FrankelMrs. Lesa K. FranzMrs. Denise FreelandMr. and Mrs. James E. FridleyMrs. Jill A. GaffeyMrs. Nancy S. GehweilerGeneral Reinsurance CorporationMr. and Mrs. Robert J. GetzMs. Carol L. GillDr. Susan B. GoodMrs. Barbara J. GoodmanMrs. Deanne M. GoodrichMr. and Mrs. David E. GoodwinMrs. Evelyn M. GoudyMr. and Mrs. Samuel G. GoughnourMs. Morna L. GreeneMrs. Jeannette M. GreggMs. Christine G. Grewe

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around allen Hall(Left) Kaye McCrory, interim president of the College of Human Resources and Education Alumni Association, organizes donations for the group’s annual holiday Children’s Book Drive. The associationexpanded its efforts this year and set up dropoff boxes at BB&T, Kroger and the Mountaineer Mall. Some 430 books were collected for United Way agencies that serve disadvantaged children.

(Right) Members of the Student Advisory Board Peggy Tomko, R.J. Jacobs, Nitin Srivastava, and Heather Long collectluggage for foster children in WestVirginia as part of the Carry-Onprogram. The service project netted 130-plus bags.

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The advice, activities and insight of the College of Human Resources and Education Visiting Committee help to connect the teaching and research activities of the College more closely to the community beyond West Virginia University. (Back row, from left to right) John Golden, Greg Bailey, Mike Oliverio, Martha Dean, Andy Claydon, Frank Vitale, David Laughlin, Peter Cevenini. (Front row) Priscilla Haden, Anne Selinger Charon, Betty Mei, Gwen Rosenbluth, Lydotta Taylor, Ranjit Majumder, Carolyn Atkins, Sue Miles. (Not pictured) Carl Friebel, Adam Green, Brandon Hall, Karen Huffman, Bill Rosier, Kathryn Vecellio, Diana Ashbaugh (Student Advisory Board).

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Faculty members John Oughton , Cathy Keramidas (center) andMalayna Bernstein (far right) enjoy a College of Human Resources andEducation tradition—the annual Tent Party at Mountaineer Field. Many of the 300-plus alumni , students, faculty and guests who attended the fall event helped cheer on the Mountaineers to victory over the University of Maryland, 31-17.

(Above) Students join in the welcome-back celebration outside Allen Hall. The Back-2School Bash, held during the first week of fall classes, always includes plenty of food, games and giveaways. The Pass/Fail Band, featuring musicians from the College’stalented faculty, entertained the crowd.

(Right) WVU Nursery School children, the ‘Pint-sized Pride’ of WVU, parade down High Street at Homecoming in October. Dozens of kids and their parentsparticipated in Morgantown’s largestparade. Students in the Council forExceptional Children also took participated as part of the Department of Special Edu-cation’s 50th anniversary (See Page 4 for a look back at the department’s history andaccomplishments).


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