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General College Information

Forms

Resources

Professional Development (2013 Spring Forum)

Committees

The Curriculum Committee receives and acts upon curriculum proposals relating to all programs served by the College, studies the curricular needs of the College and University, proposes curricular changes for the College and University, consults and cooperates with other curricular bodies on matters of mutual concern, and reviews and responds to recommendations from other College committees on education curricular issues.

Meeting Date
The Curriculum Committee meets the second Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m.
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members

  • Jenni Petersen, Chair (EdFound)
  • Kelli Danielski (Dean's Office)
  • Kelly Hatch (C&I)
  • Denise Roseland (C&I)
  • Michael Hammer(ComSci & Dis)
  • Ola Bamgbose (Counselor Ed)
  • Andrea Ednie (Kinesiology)
  • Rowand Robinson (Speced)

For committee minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources
Curriculum Proposal Flow Chart (doc)
Curriculum Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
MSE-PD Council
Workshop & Special Studies Quality Review
Mandatory Information for Course Syllabi

The Distance Education Fee Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Dean for College distance education fee use and allocation, particularly in the area of faculty development and technology purchases. 

Meeting Dates
The Associate Dean will convene meetings of the Committee as needed to review policy and proposals.
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson.

Members
Robin Fox, Chair, Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Jennifer Betters-Bubon (Counselor Education)
Ozalle Toms (Special Education)
Michael Hammer (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Kai Rush (Educational Foundations)
Kelly Witte (HPERC)
Ozgul Kartal (Curriculum and Instruction)
Student 
Jon Spike (Technology Coordinator)

Agendas & Minutes
April 13, 2011 (minutes)
December 1, 2010 (minutes)
November 10, 2010 (minutes)
November 3, 2010 (minutes)

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources
Distance Education Fee Use Policies - The College of Education & Professional Studies will use the fees assessed on online courses (as defined by the University of Wisconsin System) to support the development of quality distance learning opportunities for students and faculty development. 

Forms

Incentive Request FormDownload this file to fill out and save it. Right-click/ctrl-click and choose "Save link/target as" or "Download linked file". Only use Acrobat Reader to complete and re-save. Incentive Request
Mini-Grant Proposal FormDownload this file to fill out and save it. Right-click/ctrl-click and choose "Save link/target as" or "Download linked file". Only use Acrobat Reader to complete and re-save. Mini-Grant Proposal

The International Education Committee is charged with establishing a vision, purpose and goals for international education programs in the College.  The Committee supports and monitors international education programs and works to identify multiple strategies to infuse global perspectives into the teaching, research and service functions of the College.  In an advisory capacity, it provides recommendations on strategies, policies, plans, and resources to support international education.  The Committee works collaboratively with other campus colleges, student affairs, and administrative support units in the advancement of international programming.  Members will act as departmental liaisons to increase collaboration and communication about international education, maintain program coordination and/or rotation between and among all programs, and advise the Dean on the handling of specific problems.  The Committee will assist program advisors in marketing, advertising and resource generation to support international study and faculty research and collaboration. 

Meeting Dates
The International Education Committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members

Lana Collet-Klingenberg (Dean's Office)

Melanie Schneider (C&I)

Lourdes Martinez Nieto (Com Sci Dis)

Carrie Merino (Couns Ed)

Nikki Hollett (Kinesiology)

Amy Stevens (Speced)

Tia Schultz (Speced)

Agendas & Minutes

Resources

  

Meeting Dates
The MSE-PD Council meets the third Thursday of the month from 9-10:30 a.m.
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee  chairperson


  Members 

Robin Fox, Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
John Zbikowski, Chair (Curriculum & Instruction)
Liesl Gapinski (Curriculum & Instruction)
Julie Marino (Curriculum & Instruction)
Melanie Schneider (Curriculum & Instruction)
Eileen Schroeder (Educational Foundations)
Pam Clinkenbeard (Educational Foundations)
Kelly Witte (HPERC)
Kristina Navarro (HPERC)

Agendas & Minutes

2015-2016 Agendas 2015-2016 Minutes
March 17, 2016 March 17, 2016
February 18, 2016 February 18, 2016
December 17, 2015 December 17, 2015
November 19, 2015 November 19, 2015
October 15, 2015 October 15, 2015
September 17, 2015 September 17, 2015
2014-2015 Agendas 2014-2015 Minutes
April 16, 2015 April 16, 2015
March 19, 2015 March 19, 2015
February 19, 2015 February 19, 2015
December 18, 2014 December 18, 2014
November 13, 2014 November 13, 2014
October 16, 2014 October 16, 2014
September 18, 2014 September 18, 2014
2013-2014 Agendas 2013-2014 Minutes
May 15, 2014 May 15, 2014
April 17, 2014 April 17, 2014
March 20, 2014 March 20, 2014
February 20, 2014 February 20, 2014
December 19, 2013 December 19, 2013
November 21, 2013 November 21, 2013
October 17, 2013 October 17, 2013
September 19, 2013 September 19, 2013
2012-2013 Agendas 2012-2013 Minutes
May 9, 2013 May 9, 2013
March 21, 2013 March 21, 2013
Febuary 21, 2013 Febuary 21, 2013
November 15, 2012 November 15,2012
September 20, 2012 September 20, 2012
2011-2012 Agendas 2011-2012 Minutes
  May 17, 2012
May 17, 2012 April 19, 2012
March 15, 2012 March 15, 2012
  February 16, 2012
  January 19, 2012
  December 14, 2011
November 2011 November 17, 2011
2010-2011 Agendas 2010-2011 Minutes
  April 21, 2011
March 17, 2011 March 17, 2011
February 17, 2011 February 17, 2011
January 20, 2011 January 20, 2011
December 16, 2010 December 16, 2010
November 18, 2010 November 18, 2010
October 21, 2010 October 21, 2010
September 16, 2010 September 16, 2010
2009-2010 Agendas 2009-2010 Minutes
May 6, 2010  
April 8, 2010 April 8, 2010
March 11, 2010 March 11, 2010
February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010
  January 28, 2010
  December 10, 2009
November 12, 2009 November 12, 2009
October 8, 2009 October 8, 2009
2008-2009 Agendas 2008-2009 Minutes
  May 6, 2009
  April 29, 2009
  April 1, 2009
  March 4, 2009
February 18, 2009  
February 4, 2009 February 4, 2009
December 4, 2008 December 4, 2008
December 2, 2009 December 2, 08
November 13, 2008 November 13, 2008
  October 30, 2008
  October 16, 2008
October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008

For previous minutes, contact the committee  chairpersonResources

MSE-PD Council Charter (PDF)
Draft rubric for self-study of capstone reports (PDF) 
Format for Audit and Review self study 2013 (PDF)

The Teacher Education, Licensure and Field Experiences Committee will act in an advisory capacity to the Dean in the administration of programs leading to a recommendation for Wisconsin State Licensure. Working in tandem with departmental policies and procedures, the Committee is charged with maintaining the integrity of field/internship experiences, ensuring high quality advising and equitable admissions policies and procedures.  The Committee also acts as a hearing panel for student appeals for placements and admission.  The Committee provides recommendations to the Dean to ensure compliance with Wisconsin licensing agencies (such as the Department of Public Instruction), program accreditation, and other related Federal or State initiatives affecting fieldwork and internship placements. 

Meeting Dates
The Teacher Education, Licensure and Field Experiences Committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 12:00 noon
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Lana Collet-Klingenberg (Dean's Office)
Kelli Danielski (Advising)
Cody Busch (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Jennifer Betters-Bubon (Counselor Education)
Kristen Linzmeier (Curriculum and Instruction - ECE)
Yao Fu (Curriculum and Instruction - MCEA)
Karla Saeger (Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary)
Fred Trotter (Director of Field Experiences)
Liz Blair (Educational Foundations)
Jay Cameron (Kinesiology)
Alena Holmes (Music)

Agendas & Minutes

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources

This group is advisory to the Dean and is charged with examining the information and technology knowledge and skills needed by its future teachers and professionals as they enter the world of work, prepared to be leaders in the 21st century. They will act as multi-faceted communication channel concerning information and technology in the College.

Meeting Dates
The Technology Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month from 10:00am - 11:30am
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Jon Spike, chair (Dean's Office & Technology Coordinator)
Ian Morton (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Cindy Anderton (Counselor Education)
Carmen Rivers (Curriculum and Instruction)
Sarah Beth Nelson (Educational Foundations)
Logan Edwards (Kinesiology)
Nomsa Gwalla-Ogisi (Special Education)

Agendas & Minutes

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources
Charge of COEPS Technology Committee 

The Graduate Programs Council addresses the graduate programs within the College of Education and Professional Studies. The council does not vote on curricular action but is a group which discusses curricular action at the graduate level, addresses policies and procedures related to graduate programs.

Meeting Dates
The Graduate Programs Council meets the third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m.
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Rowand Robinson, Chair, Dean's Office
Giuliana Miolo (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Cindy Anderton (Counselor Education)
May Vang (Curriculum and Instruction)
Rick Mason (Curriculum and Instruction)
Mark Schroeder (Educational Foundations)
Kelly Witte (HPERC)
Shannon Stuart (Special Education)

Agendas & Minutes

2013-2014

2012-2013
For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson


Resources

The Strategic Planning and Budget committee is charged with making recommendations to the Dean and Administrative Council regarding the development, refining and updating of the College Strategic Plan and Mission.  Departments develop strategic plans consistent with the College plan.   The Committee is also charged with making recommendations to the Dean on prioritizing capital fund requests from individual departments and the disbursement of funds for new initiatives.   

Meeting Dates
The Strategic Planning and Budget committee meets the third Wednesday of the month at 11:00For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Lana Collet-Klingenberg (Dean's Office)

Anne Stinson (C&I)

Michael Hammer (Com Sci Dis)

Amy Barth (Couns Ed)

Mark Schroeder-Strong (Edfound)

Lindsey Greviskes (Kinesiology

James Collins (Speced)

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources

Award Information


COEPS Awards Timeline

  • Student nominations for Outstanding Advising and The McClellan Teacher of Distinction awards sought both fall and spring (October 15 – November 15 for fall; March 15 – April 15 for spring)
  • Applications due for all awards by May 1st
  • Recipients notified by May 15th
  • COEPS Awards recognition done at Fall Forum in August
  • Awards that have a related University award (i.e., service, research, and advising) will be put forth as the college nominees the following January
  • University award application deadlines can be found on the University Faculty and Academic Staff Awards page

The College understands and values the role data can play in understanding student learning. It is an essential component to improving our programs, and demonstrating our commitment to high quality instruction. This page provides information and resources to help you implement effective and manageable assessment plans and prepare reports. Please reach out to Assistant Dean Katy Casey with any questions or suggestions related to the materials provided.

The purpose of an assessment plan is to facilitate continuous improvement of student learning. Assessment is an ongoing process based on program goals, student learning outcomes, careful selection of a variety of measurement tools, and a plan indicating how data is used for program development. The COEPS Assessment Committee created the resources provided here to guide programs in their work.

It is our goal that all programs will have a clearly articulated assessment plan aligned with student learning outcomes. Program faculty and staff should generate the student learning outcomes by considering the critical knowledge and skills expected of program completers. Implementation and evaluation of an assessment plan is part of programs' continuous improvement process.

There are three tests used by programs to provide external data on student learning. The scores from these tests are reported at the University, state, and federal levels as one indicator of the strength of our programs. In addition, data from these tests can be used for program improvement and reporting (e.g., annual, audit and review, state compliance and accountability).

Foundations of Reading:

All candidates in Wisconsin applying for a teaching license in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, Reading Teacher license, and Reading Specialist are required to take the Foundations of Reading Test (FORT). Passing scores (cumulative 240) on this test is a requirement to be endorsed for a Wisconsin Teaching License.   Data on this test is available upon request from Assistant Dean Katy Casey (email caseyk@uww.edu). The following information can be provided: pass rate, total score, and four subarea scores (Foundations of Reading Development, Development of Reading Comprehension, Reading Assessment and Instruction, and Integrated Knowledge and Understanding).  

Data on these tests is available upon request from Assistant Dean Katy Casey.  

Praxis Exams:  

Praxis© Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. These tests were designed to provide comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs.  

Starting fall 2017, students can use qualifying cumulative GPA, ACT, SAT, or Praxis Core scores for admission to professional education. The number of students taking the Core tests has declined since the implementation of these admission standards. 

Praxis© Subject Assessments (formerly the Praxis II© tests) measure subject-specific content knowledge, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills, that K-12 educators need for beginning teaching.

Starting fall 2017, students can use content/subject area GPA calculations or scores from the Praxis Subject Assessments to fulfill programs' content knowledge requirements. Most programs determine students' content knowledge through GPA calculations. The number of students taking the Subject Assessments has declined since the implementation of these standards.

Data on these tests is available upon request from Assistant Dean Katy Casey.  

The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards evaluation of teacher candidates provides data on how teacher candidates perform on the ten teaching standards. This evaluation can be used throughout a candidates program to determine growth in knowledge and skills overtime. The Office of Field Experience and Assistant Dean will complete distribution, management, and analysis of the evaluation. Survey results will be sent to Department chairs to distribute as needed to program coordinators and interested faculty and staff.

InTASC EVALUATION  

The Exit survey asks candidates to assess the quality of our teacher education programs and the ways in which it prepared them to become teachers. This is the first of two surveys distributed to teacher candidates completing our preparation programs.  

EXIT SURVEY  

The Senior Outcomes Assessment Survey (SOAS) is a web-based survey of the undergraduate experience at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. It is sent to all graduating seniors in the semester in which they apply for graduation.

Senior Outcomes Assessment Survey (SOAS)

The Graduate Outcomes Assessment Survey (GOAS) is a web-based survey of the graduate experience at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. It is sent to all graduate students in the semester in which they apply for graduation. Contact Matt Vick in the School of Graduate Studies for data from this assessment (vickm@uww.edu).

The Office of Socially Responsible Evaluation in Education (SREed) at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) leveraged three data sources to provide Wisconsin Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) with information about their recent education program graduates. These data are used to document both teacher perceptions of the effectiveness of their IHE in preparing them to succeed in education, and effectiveness ratings of teachers based on their local Educator Effectiveness process (using Danielson and Stronge Models of evaluation).

Educator Effectiveness

University of Wisconsin Whitewater