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Jones Distinguished Lecture Series
Established in 1986, the Jones Distinguished Lecture Series brings to the campus of Emporia State University each year two nationally recognized leaders in education. While on campus, the Jones Lecturers meet with small groups, visit classes, conduct open forums, and deliver a formal address that is open to the public.
Dr. George "Pinky" Nelson
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George "Pinky" Nelson
Dr. George "Pinky" Nelson, a space shuttle astronaut and nationally known advocate for science education reform , will speak at Emporia State University in October. Nelson, the Fall 2006 Jones Distinguished Lecturer, will speak to a variety of audiences while he is in Emporia.
He is the former director of AAAS Project 2061. His publications include articles in a variety of astronomy, astrophysics and education journals.
Friday, October 27, 2006 -
Sauder Alumni Center
11:45 a.m. -
Luncheon (reservations required; click here to make reservation)
12:15 - 1 p.m. - Jones Distinguished Lecture: "Effective Teaching and the Structure of Elementary
Schools: What the Research is Telling Us"
Nelson believes the challenge for all teachers is not just teaching a subject, but teaching students how to learn, especially
those in primary and secondary grades. Because the world is changing so fast, teachers can’t hope to provide the knowledge and skills that will be needed 20 years from now. Their best hope is to “help students learn how to learn things quickly and continuously.”
Friday, October 27, 2006 -
Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall at ESU
7 p.m. - Public Lecture: "The View From Space: What's it like, does it change your
perspective, and why do we go?"
At the evening's public lecture Dr. Nelson will discuss the unique physical experience of spaceflight, from launch to landing. He will also discuss training for and flying in space and how it impacts those who have done it. Finally, Nelson will discuss the risks and expenses involved in space travel and why exploration is important.
For information about Dr. Nelson's visit, contact Lucie Eusey.
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Louis Mangione
March 14, 2006
"Kids Today! Using Current Research On Student Learning And Brain Function To Define Educational Goals"
Louis Mangione is a dynamic presenter and an outstanding secondary teacher with 16 years of classroom experience. He has presented his innovative teaching strategies to educators at district, state and national conferences for the past 11 years. Best known for involving the participants in the learning process, Louis uses a hands-on approach demonstrating effective strategies for teaching all students, regardless of learning style, cultural background or special needs.Louis is the author of Instructional Strategies Designed for Block Schedules, Interactive Instruction: Actively Engaging Students to Enhance Learning, and Powerful Strategies for the Foreign Language/ESL Program.
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Roberts T. Jones
October 13, 2003
View an interview with Roberts T. Jones
Roberts T. Jones brings a unique perspective on the public policy trends impacting our nation’s education and business training systems. A lifelong advocate for investing in people, he is widely credited with helping place workforce development at the forefront of the nation’s public policy agenda. Jones served as the President and CEO of the National Alliance of Business, the Assistant Secretary of Labor under former Presidents Reagan and Bush, senior positions in two major U.S. corporations, and as Chief of Staff to two U.S. Congressmen. (More info...) |
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Dr. Patricia Cormier
May 2003
Since 1996 Dr. Cormier has served as president of Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. Under her leadership, the institution has reaffirmed its time-honored commitment to preparing citizen-leaders to serve the common good, while positioning itself as a high tech, learning-centered environment second to none in the Commonwealth of Virginia. One of 15 senior public institutions in Virginia, Longwood is among the top five most selective in the state. Nationally recognized for its educational quality, the university is ranked among the top ten public institutions in the Southern region in the 2002 U.S. News & World Report college survey. (More info...) |
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Ian Jukes
October 2002
Mr. Jukes "works extensively with school districts, businesses, community organizations and other institutions to help shape preferred futures." Ian has both feet on the ground, but "sees" the future and how it is "connected" to technology and education. His message is universal and addresses the irrefutable education- and business-community connection that is becoming more important than ever for mutual survival and success in the wired age. (More info...)
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Dr. Rosemary Caffarella
March 2001
Dr. Caffarella is a professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Northern Colorado. She holds degrees in adult and continuing education and in rehabilitation counseling and community development. Most recently, Dr. Caffarella's research and writing has focused on building a new framework for thinking about learning in adulthood, the teaching of the scholarly writing process, professional development for faculty in higher education, and women and leadership. The author of numerous books, book chapters, and articles, her two most recent books include "Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide, Second Edition" (co-authored with Sharan Merriam) and "An Update on Adult Development: New Ways of Thinking About the Life Course" (co-authored with Carolyn Clark). "Learning in Adulthood" received the Cyril Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education. Dr. Caffarella is authoring a second edition of another book, "Planning Programs for Adult Learners," which will be published in the fall of 2001. In her personal life, Dr. Caffarella is an advocate for cancer survivors and research. |
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Dr. Genevieve Knight
March 2000
Dr. Knight is a professor of mathematics education and scholar-in-residence at Penn State Harrisburg. Although her background is in mathematics, service to teacher education constitutes approximately one-half of her professional activities; she is an advocate for women and minorities to be active participants at all levels of education and in the work place. For the past 37 years she has addressed education and social issues, mentored K-16 learners, advised undergraduate students, taught mathematics from pre-school to graduate school levels, and has been an active partner in the performance-based standards movement in teacher education. Among the many awards and honors received by Dr. Knight, the seven designated as "distinguished teaching awards" best reflect her dedication to students. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) honored her as a recipient of the 1999 NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award. Her most recent award was the Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Year 2000 Giants in Science for Outstanding Contributions to Science and Mathematics Award. |
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Dr. Gladys Agell
October 1999
Dr. Agell, a registered and board certified art therapist, has been involved in the field of art therapy for over 30 years. Since 1979, she has been the director of the Graduate Art Therapy Program at Vermont College of Norwich University and is the editor of the American Journal of Art Therapy. Although her clinical work was in art therapy, Dr. Agell has added verbal psychotherapy to her private practice with children and adults since earning a doctorate in clinical psychology in 1990 from the University of Vermont. Dr. Agell has served as president and as a member of the board of directors for the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), is the membership chair of the Art Therapy Association of Vermont, has served on the Ethics Committee of the Vermont Psychological Association (VPA), and currently serves on the VPA board of directors as co-chair of the Legislative Committee. She is the recipient of AATA's Honorary Life Membership and the Ernst Kris prize from the American Society for the Psychopathology of Expression. |
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