Ball State University Alumni Assocation
Teacher College Society
September 10, 2011
Members Present: Gwen Adell, Gail Chesterfield, Mike Garringer, Michelle Harrell, Russell Hodgkin, John Jacobson, Phil Metcalf, Denny Morrison, Kate Webber, and Anthony Williams.
Speakers: John Merbler, Susan Wilczynski, and David McIntosh
Mike Garringer called the meeting to order at 10:09 a.m.
Upon a motion by Denny Morrison and seconded by Phil Metcalf, the June 30, 2011 minutes were approved by voice vote.
Dean’s Report
Dean Jacobson gave a report on changes and updates within the college. Items mentioned included:
1. Recognitions:
Teachers College Recognitions
2011 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients, Jill Sheckel and Barbara Wind will be honored on campus during the academic year.
Faculty award recipients include Lawrence Gerstein, Outstanding Research Award; Lori Boyland, Outstanding Teaching Award; and Eva Zygmunt-Fillwalk, Outstanding Service Award.
Burris Recognition
Amy Miller, 2010-11 Walter Daly Excellence in Teaching Award.
University Recognitions
Winnie Mucherah, Diversity Advocate Award.
Kendall Bronk, Outstanding Junior Faculty Award.
Don Nichols, Outstanding Faculty Service Award.
Lynn Staley, 2011 Excellence in Teaching Award.
State Recognitions
Sharon Bowman, 2010 James Linden Community Service Award.
National Recognitions
Lawrence Gerstein, 2011 Henry Davis International Mentoring Award, 2010 Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award, and Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
Stefania AEgisdottir, 2010 Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award.
Kristin Perrone-McGovern, Outstanding Counseling Supervisory Practitioner Award.
Bo Chang, Outstanding Paper by an Early Career Scholar Award.
Donald Nicholas, 2010 National Institutes of Health Merit Award.
Devon Yoho, Abbejean Kehler Technology Award.
2. College Profile:
108 Full-time Faculty (81 Tenure and 27 Contract)
3,088 Students (1,493 Undergraduates and 1,595 Graduate)
25,184 Student Credit Hours
16 Centers, Laboratories, Clinics
7 Undergraduate Degrees
Graduate Degrees (13 Masters, 2 Educational Specialists, 9 Doctoral)
Licensure Areas (38 Initial, 10 Advanced, 9 License Additions)
14 Certificates
99 Percent Pass Rate – Praxis II Test
3. Immersive Learning:
Last year 291 students were involved in immersive learning programs within all Teachers College departments.
4. Grant Funding:
Out of 49 grant proposals submitted, 38 proposals were funded.
5. Online Course Evaluations:
New online course evaluation system was launched in 2010. Teachers College had more feedback than other colleges on campus.
6. Accreditations
NCATE Educator Preparation Programs (2018):
Ten programs have been approved by the state of Indiana. Twenty-three programs (15 within Teachers College departments) have been recognized to date by their national organization specialty professional associations. Eight programs have been accredited through national organizations.
Ball State is ranked in the top 25 universities in the nation for the number of nationally recognized educator preparation programs.
7. New Certificate Programs
New programs include: Identity and Leadership Development for Counselors within Counseling Psychology & Guidance Services; Charter School Leadership with in Educational Leadership; Human Development and Learning, and Gifted and Talented Education within Educational Psychology; and Early Childhood Program Administration, Enhanced Teaching Practice for Elementary Teachers, and Literacy Instruction within Elementary Education.
8. Other News
Teachers College received funding for a $30 million building renovation to begin January 2012.
Ball State has been selected to host the NCATE Board of Examiners training in November 2011.
Review of Forms
No changes were made to the Innovative Education Grant, Outstand Alumni Award or Teachers College Alumni Scholarship forms.
2011-12 Committee Assignments
Outstanding Alumni Award: Jacobson, Adell, Garringer, and Morrison
Innovative Education Grant: Williams, Robinson, Carr, and Bertram
Teachers College Alumni Scholarshi: Metcalf, Chesterfield, Browning, Esterline, and Bogucki
2011-12 Election of Officers
President : Phil Metcalf
Vice-President: Alena Bogucki
Alumni Council Representative: Gwen Adell
Secretary: Anthony Williams
Upon a motion by Russell Hodgkin and seconded by Gail Chesterfield, the officers for 2012 were approved by voice.
Teachers College Presentation
Doctors John Merbler, Susan Wilczynski, and David McIntosh gave a presentation on programs in applied behavior analysis and autism. Ball State is the only university in Indiana to offer a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis with an emphasis in autism and is the first to offer certifications in ABA and autism. The programs are designed to address the issue of shortage of individuals with training and knowledge in these areas. Presently, there are only 27 online and distance education programs nationally that lead to the BCBA, and only a few offers a degree.
The program targets professionals who are likely to participate such as teachers, psychologists, mental health professionals, professionals interested in working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and professionals interested in working with individuals with behavioral issues.
There are 620 students listed in ABA or autism programs. Of those students, 21 percent are in-state students. Ball State has partnered with Hillcroft to develop an ABA clinic in Muncie and sponsored an autism summer camp. These are just two examples of the college’s accomplishments within this area.
Future plans for the program include developing a doctoral program, increasing grant supported research, increasing state and national presence, continuing to provide services to local communities, continuing publication in major outlets such as books and journals, and continuing to provide technologically advanced instruction via distance education.
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alumni Center.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12 p.m., and lunch followed with the scholarship recipients.