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Wednesday Update for October 28, 2015

*Please send announcements for the COE Wednesday Important Information Newsletter to ss.update@coe.ufl.edu by 2pm on the Tuesday prior; confirmation that your announcement has been received will be provided

General Announcements

URGE the State of Florida to Support Norman Hall Renovations at the University of Florida
UF Student Government has an exciting initiative! Your College of Education Senator is working with other agencies within SG to help lobby the State to secure funding for the renovation of Norman Hall. Norman Hall is in a state of critical disrepair and funding from the state is necessary to complete renovation projects that will ensure the future of the University of Florida College of Education. UF Student Government sees the renovation of Norman Hall as a top legislative priority and UF External Affairs needs student support to voice this urgent need. An online petition has been launched and has already garnered over 750 signatures. We need your support! Please sign this petition and write a statement of your support as a College of Education member. Together, let’s make the College of Education #AbovetheNorm

M.S. in Management (for non-business majors) – Information Session
Interested in diversifying your skills? The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is designed specifically for students from non-business majors. MSM students gain a solid business foundation and strengthen transferable skills to open up advancement opportunities within their undergraduate major field or business sector.

The program offers traditional, combined (bachelor/master) and dual degree (Master/PhD) options. MSM combined (bachelor/master) students can save time and money by “double counting” credits between the bachelor and master degrees.

Join us for an information session on Wed., Oct. 28th at 6pm in Hough Hall 120 to learn more!

Success in Service – UF International Center, HUB
Interested in serving? On Wednesday, November 4th from 10:30am-12:00pm, join representatives from Peace Corps, Teach for America and City Year to hear their experiences serving and to learn about the opportunities to serve in each of these organizations.  You will hear about basic requirements, a typical day, and post service career pathways. Contact the UF Peace Corps Recruiter, Bobbi Stienmetz for more information at peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu

Careers in Academia Workshops
Are you a graduate student considering a career in academia? The Career Resource is offering these workshops to learn more about navigating a job search for faculty or post-doctorate positions.

The Education College Council (ECC) meeting to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 has been cancelled. If your club has updates to share or any questions, please email ECC at ecc@coe.ufl.edu.

2015 Florida Connected Conference – Raising Global Awareness in Florida Classrooms
We are anticipating 300 educators from around the state of Florida to come together in the name of global education and global citizenry. In partnership with several University of Florida area studies centers, we are confident that this conference will inspire educators to create global citizens in their classrooms. To reserve your spot, submit this form.

A Registration Fee of $15​ will include a light ​breakfast, lunch, a conference t-shirt, and a $2 donation to Professional Development for Educators in Haiti! Please direct any questions to connected@projectsforhaiti.org. We are looking forward to a fantastic event and hope that you will be able to join us this November!

FREE GRE WORKSHOP
UF Teaching Center (www.teachingcenter.ufl.edu; 392-2010) offers this free workshop Monday through Thursday, 11/16-11/19 from 5-7 p.m, to help students prepare for the Math and Verbal sections of the GRE. Verbal sessions are M & W, Math sessions are T & R.  Students may register for any or all four sessions here: https://teachingcenter.ufl.edu/workshops/ssw_register

Save the Date: Paper Tigers – November 16th
Please join UF’s Education College Council and College of Education, in partnership with the River Phoenix Center for Peace Building, Peace4Gainesville, Alachua County Public Schools, PACE Center for Girls, UF’s Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations, Center on Children and Families, The Bob Graham Center, and Florida Society for the Social Sciences for a screening of the James Redford film Paper Tigers. The event will take place on November 16th from 6:15-9:15pm in the New Physics Building, Room 1002. A complimentary pizza dinner will be offered before the film and a panel discussion on how to build a trauma responsive community in Gainesville will follow.

**RALLY FOR SAFETY**
UF Scooter and Motorcycle Rally will be held on November 21, 2 hours before kickoff (TBA) against Florida Atlantic  University.  We will be giving away safe riding gear.  Register and enter to win helmets.  #gatorsgearup  and RIDE SMART!  Contact Dr. Maria Coady (mcoady@coe.ufl.edu) for additional information.

Save the Date: Special Education Research to Practice Symposium – December 4th
The First Annual Special Education Research-to-Practice Symposium will focus on bringing together our special education Dual Certification MEd and Ph.D. students in a professional conference-like environment with Dr. Mary Little as the keynote speaker. Please see flyer for more information.

UF’s Black Queer Collective and HLXQ
LGBT Affairs has added two new discussion groups. The Black Queer Collective at UF serves as a social and cultural group for LGBTQ+ identified Black and/or African-American students. This group assumes the unique ability of addressing Hetero-normative, homophobic, and transphobic practices in the black community, while also critiquing the neglect of the black experience in queer communities. HLXQ stands for Hispanic-Latinx Queers and is a discussion group for individuals who identify as Hispanic/Latinx and Queer. They assume the challenge of creating a safe space to explore those intersecting identities. For meeting times and additional information, please contact Alandria Mustafa at alandriamu@multicultural.ufl.edu

Students for Anti-Bullying Initiatives (SABI)
This organization was established for the purpose of educating college students on the prevalence of, effects of, and reasons behind bullying. For more information and to apply for one of the available positions, please visit the SABI Facebook page.

Attention College of Education Faculty:
If you have suggestions of books for the library to purchase, please contact either Rachael Elrod at relrod@ufl.edu or Tiffany Baglier at tbaglier@ufl.edu with your recommendations.

International Conference: Poverty, Globalization and Schooling: A Holistic Approach
You are invited to participate in an International Conference called: Poverty, Globalization and Schooling: A Holistic Approach, that will take place at the University of Central Florida, in Orlando, FL, February, 18-20, 2016. For information, click here.

Courses and Seminars

Graduate Seminars in School of Teaching and Learning – Spring 2016

COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT – Spring 2016
EDF 6812/EDG4930 Comparative and International Education.  Tour education around the globe without leaving UF.  This course, facilitated in seminar format, will explore education from multiple perspectives, including international development, literacy and language, teacher education, education for economic and social justice.  Offered Mondays, periods 6-8.  Contact Dr. Maria Coady (mcoady@coe.ufl.edu) for additional information.

Opportunities and Employment

Baker Teaching Fellowship Applications Available for 2016-2017 School Year!
KIPP Jacksonville Schools is accepting applications for the Baker Teaching Fellowship which starts in July of 2016. These fully certified teachers will receive mentors under a master Lead Teacher, serve as a full staff member in their school, and have instructional responsibilities over the academic year. It is the perfect opportunity to continue to grow as a new educator. The positions are fully salaried with benefits and you get the security of obtaining a job well before you graduate if accepted. You can read the full job description and apply by clicking this link or copying and pasting http://goo.gl/l9pHk9 into your browser. Email Lauren at lmartin@kippjax.org with further questions!

Make a Difference as a Volunteer Tutor
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is seeking volunteer tutors for its Saturday Academy. Tutors will be asked to make 3-4 visits per year and to plan interactive mathematics and science activities for students from the local community. The Saturday Academy’s schedule is aligned with Alachua County’s school schedule and runs 11am-1pm each Saturday. To volunteer to receive more information, please contact Mrs. Tennessee Jones (352.332.2367), Mrs. Catherine Mickle (352.376.0993) or Mrs. Rose Turk (352.378.3812.

Opportunities for Leadership and Service
Here at The Center for Leadership and Service, we like to foster the leadership development of each student through the importance of service to others. That being said, there are a few upcoming events, opportunities, and updates that the CLS would like to share. If you are interested in these opportunities and have the drive to make a real difference in the world, please click here.

OPS educational tech assistance with College of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy is looking for an Educational Technology Assistant to work 20 Hrs/Week OPS position. Work will involve course development work in Canvas, create graphics and manage graphics and prepare content for content production, review content for its validity etc. prior to posting, build quizzes, update links due dates and test course prior to release.
Experience –  Some experience with Canvas or other learning management systems, good graphics skills with using software such as Photoshop, good time management and ability to handle multiple projects to meet deadlines. Rate $15.00/ Hr. Start date Asap. Please contact rnarasi@ufl.edu with resume, and sample of work.

Elementary After School Enrichment Positions Available
Innovative program introducing the sport of fencing to Elementary students in one hour classes.The Florida Fencing Academy will provide you with the training necessary to work in an elementary after school enrichment program. See flyer for details.

Extended Day Enrichment Program
Energetic, knowledgeable people wanted to work with elementary school children doing arts & crafts, sports, dance and much more in an after school program at various schools. Please see flyer for application information.

Babysitting/ Nanny/ Tutoring

Tutor Needed
Algebra 1 tutor needed for 14-year old female high school student in Gainesville. Please contact Tazi Thelismont at 561-317-8337; ortazithelis@yahoo.com. For experienced tutors, pay is $30-$40 an hour.

Nanny Needed
We are looking for a nanny to help with our two-year-old daughter and three-month-old son. One of us, either my wife or I, will be home during the time we need somebody. Looking for someone to start very soon, as of November. Ideally Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  Please email morningbellonline@gmail.com.

NANNY/BABYSITTER NEEDED
Seeking an enthusiatic and responsible caregiver for our 12 year old son and 6 year old daughter starting January 2016. We live in SW part of town near Haile. Requirements: Safe driving record, good references, non-smoker and reliable car. Duties: Include pickup from school, helping with homework, driving kids to activities, supervise outdoor play, help with minor chores such as kids laundry. Hours: 3.30PM-5.30 PM (occasionally upto 6PM), Monday through Friday (approx. 10 hrs per week). If sitter’s availability is only on Mon, Wed and Fri or only some days of the week that would work as well. CONTACT: Asmita @ cell: 352-246-2073 for further details and send CV to asmita.gupte@medicine.ufl.edu

Help needed
UF faculty member looking to hire highly motivated, mature and reliable person to help with after-school care for their 6 years old daughter. Tasks will include picking her up from a school (on Mon, Wed, Thursday & some Fridays) and stay with her until 5:30pm (help with homework/tutoring for reading and writing and light household chores). Must have own transportation and good driving record. If interested, there will also be additional babysitting opportunities in the evening and weekend also. Contact phalyka@ufl.edu.

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Wednesday Update for October 14, 2015

*Please send announcements for the COE Wednesday Important Information Newsletter to ss.update@coe.ufl.edu by 2pm on the Tuesday prior; confirmation that your announcement has been received will be provided

General Announcements

Education College Council (ECC) meeting
ECC is holding a general meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:15pm in Norman 2325. All students in the College of Education are welcome to attend. Committee positions are available for interested students.

​​Florida Educators Association (FEA) members & Prospective members:​
Our 2nd workshop of the semester will be this coming Wednesday, October 14th @ 7:30pm in **Norman Hall Room 250. We are happy to welcome Joe Johnson, as our guest speaker, to share the effect community relationships have on students and tips of how to bring the local community into the classroom. Join us for a great time!

Graduate & Professional Schools Fair – Thursday, October 15th
Join us from 10am-2pm on Thursday, October 15th in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Network with admissions representatives representing over 130 graduate schools and programs! See flyer for additional details.

Please join SAGE for our October Panel: Creating a Research Poster
Want to go to a conference and present your data in a succinct way? Create a research poster! Need to prep yourself for the poster session for Graduate Student Research Day? Join The Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE) at this panel detailing the methods for creating a quality research poster. Fellow graduate students who have created award-winning posters and professors who have judged poster presentations will share their advice and expertise. Information will include graphic design considerations, tips on presenting the data, and ideas for honing your poster presentation skills. A question and answer session will follow. Attending this panel will automatically enter you into the Graduate Student Research Day raffle in which you could receive an iPad!

This panel will take place in the Norman Hall Terrace Room on Thursday, October 15th from 2:30-3:30pm. For additional information, please email SAGE’s secretary, Lisa Lundgren, at lisa.lundgren@ufl.edu or visit SAGE’s Facebook page.

FATE 2015 Conference Announcement
We are excited to announce that the 2015 Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE) conference will be taking place October 16th and 17th in Gainesville, Florida. This two-day conference will be held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. The featured speakers include: author and researcher Dr. Pedro Noguera, FDOE Program Specialist Alvin Davis, Deputy Director of Just Read Florida! Laurie Lee, and CNN Hero Connie Siskowski. We hope you will consider attending. The registration form can be found online at www.FATE1.org and the student registration fee is $50.00. We hope to see you in October!

ECC T-Shirt Design Contest
Please consider submitting an original t-shirt design to the Education College Council’s T-Shirt Design Contest! Entries that promote the College of Education’s #1 ranking are encouraged, but any design promoting the College of Education is welcome! The winner receives a free t-shirt. All entries are due to ecc@coe.ufl.edu by October 16th

The Intrapreneur: Innovating from Within, Mon. Oct. 19th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Career Resource Center Library
You don’t have to start your own company to think like an entrepreneur. This session will focus on being a thought leader, problem solver, and change initiator WITHIN any organization. Learn to lead without being CEO. You’ll hear from Brandon Piper, Manager of Outreach at Success Academy Charter Schools, a network of 34 public charter schools in New York City. Success also acts as a catalyst and model for education reform nationwide so that all kids can have access to high-quality schools.

2016 Projects for Peace ($10,000 grant for undergraduate students)
Info session: Tuesday, October 20th from 6 – 7:30pm, International Center, Hub [campus map]

The University of Florida, a partner institution in the Davis United World College Scholars Program, is pleased to announce an opportunity for undergraduate students to design a grassroots project for peace anywhere in the world!  The Davis Foundation will award the winning project $10,000 for the project to be implemented during the summer of 2016.  Undergraduate students use their creativity to design a project that focuses on conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers that cause conflict.  Due to this generous funding, UF students have had the opportunity to travel and perform service projects all over the world (Niger, Brazil, Bolivia, Haiti, Rwanda, Mexico, Tanzania, Cambodia, India, Palestine, Swaziland, Macedonia, and Uganda).

There will be an opportunity to find out how to apply (deadline January 8, 2016) and hear from last year’s project winners at the info session. Learn more about this program at http://bit.ly/projectsforpeace16.

Please join Teaching for Social Justice for “EdTalks: Critical Conversations in Education” a panel discussion on Women in Higher Education. Our panelists, Dr. Carole Beal, professor of educational technology, Dr. Aki Murata, associate professor of mathematics education, and Dr. Rosana Resende, lecturer for the Center for Latin American Studies, will be speaking about the experience of being a woman in higher education. The event will take place in Norman Hall room 2329 on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30-6:30pm. Please visit TSJ’s Facebook page for more information.

Queering Education Workshop for COE Graduate Students, Faculty, & Administration 
On October 22 from 12-1:30pm in the Norman Hall Terrace Room, College of Education graduate students, faculty, and administration are invited to attend an interactive workshop focusing on how to proactively be inclusive of LGBTQ people and issues within their specific educational context. Participants are encouraged to bring something with them that they would like to “queer” (course syllabus, dissertation, office policy or procedure, assignment, etc) Those interested in attending should RSVP here by October 21: http://bit.ly/queeringeducation. Please contact Brittney Beck at grace4@ufl.edu with questions or ideas.

Calling all UF Education Students!
Please join us on Thursday, October 22nd from 2:30-3:30pm for the COE Student Appreciation Social in Norman Hall Courtyard. There will be free ice cream, lots of giveaways, and a chance to win an iPad Mini! Entry into the iPad Mini raffle closes at 3pm, drawing at 3:30pm, one entry per person. Must be present to win. This event is for UF College of Education students and faculty only. #EduGators4Life

CISE Info Tech Speaker Series with James Lester – Narrative Centered Learning
Personalized learning technologies offer significant promise for bringing about fundamental improvements in education and training. Join Distinguished Guest Lecturer James C. Lester on Friday, October 23rd for more on this topic.

Posters on the Hill 2016 – Call for Abstracts: Application Period Sept 2 – Nov 4, 2015
As the undergraduate research community works to ensure that those in the U.S. Congress have a clear understanding of the research and education programs they fund, nothing more effectively demonstrates the value of undergraduate research than a student participant’s words, work, and stories. Undergraduate research must be among the programs that members of Congress understand if it is to continue to be supported, and to grow.

Students and their faculty mentors are invited to apply for the Council on Undergraduate Research’s (CUR) 20th annual undergraduate poster session on Capitol Hill. In addition to other events, there will be an evening poster session and reception where students will have the opportunity to speak directly to members of Congress and demonstrate how they have been impacted by these programs.

Please visit the website for more information about the submission process and Posters on the Hill program. Questions? Please contact Sabrina Hall at studentprograms@cur.org.

Opportunities and Employment

Pasco County Schools Instructional Job Fair
The Office of Human Resources and Educator Quality at the District School Board of Pasco County would like to invite you to our Fall Instructional Job Fair. We will be conducting on-the-spot interviews, and giving contingent offers for available positions!

WHERE:    Wiregrass Ranch High School – Gymnasium
WHEN:     Thursday, November 12th from 3:00 p.m. – 6:30p.m.
TARGET:  Teachers and Student Services Candidates

We are looking forward to connecting with anyone interested in becoming a teacher or working in Student Services.
·         We will have principals from our Elementary, Middle, and High Schools as well as managers representing our   Student Services department.
·         We will have someone available to speak about out Professional Development Certification program for non-education majors and degree holders.

We are excited to meet upcoming and recent graduates and speak to them about current and upcoming teaching opportunities for the 2016-2017 school year. We will also have door prizes and giveaways! Please feel free to distribute the flyer to students, and on social media as you see fit.

If you have any questions please contact Lori Perreault at 813-794-2845 or LPerreau@pasco.k12.fl.us.

St. Pius V Catholic School has an immediate opening for a first grade teacher. Applicants should have strong teaching skills with the ability to differentiate learning and integrate instructional technology into daily lessons. Experience with the CHAMPS approach to classroom management is preferred. The ideal applicant is a practicing Catholic capable of teaching religion as well. Please review our website to learn more about our school, www.stpiusjax.com. Qualified applicants who have or are eligible for the appropriate Florida certification should send a cover letter, resume and Employment Application to Lauren May, Principal, at principal@stpiusjax.com. The Employment Application can be found under Quick Links section of this page: http://www.dosafl.com/catholic-schools-employment/.

Extended Day Enrichment Program
Energetic, knowledgeable people wanted to work with elementary school children doing arts & crafts, sports, dance and much more in an after school program at various schools. Please see flyer for application information.

The UF Boys and Girls club is a new organization created to facilitate volunteers and interns for the three Boys and Girls club centers here in Gainesville. We focus on using UF students to better their afterschool and summer programs by providing tutors and support for the children to learn and grow in a safe environment. Following internship or volunteer completion, there could be opportunities to be employed by Boys and Girls Club and advance to the local and national level.

Current intern positions include:
Program Development
Mission Advancement
Administration Assistance
Volunteer Coordinator
Community Outreach
….among many other internship and volunteering options

We are looking for people passionate about teaching and bettering the community. We want to provide the most skilled and helpful students to the organization so they can make a difference for the children and the Gainesville area. For more information or to join, please email Gabriela Gaudier: ggaudier@ufl.edu or Blake Hakimian: hakibs@ufl.edu

Babysitting/ Nanny/ Tutoring

Babysitter Needed
Gainesville family with four children ages 5 years old, 4 years old, 3 years old and 3 years old seeking babysitter on Saturday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and one weekday evening per week. Responsibilities include playing with children, taking walks to nearby playground, making meals for children, and helping children as they learn to clean up. No driving. References will be requested. If interested please email Chris at crcogle@me.com.

Help needed
UF faculty member looking to hire highly motivated, mature and reliable person to help with after-school care for their 6 years old daughter. Tasks will include picking her up from a school (on Mon, Wed, Thursday & some Fridays) and stay with her until 5:30pm (help with homework/tutoring for reading and writing and light household chores). Must have own transportation and good driving record. If interested, there will also be additional babysitting opportunities in the evening and weekend also. Contact phalyka@ufl.edu.

Tutor needed
My husband and I are interested in having someone tutor our son, who is currently in fourth grade (9 years old), on a weekly basis (1 hour). A tutor with experience or interest in helping children with dyslexia and dysgraphia would be appreciated. Please click here for further details. If you are interested in working with our son, please contact Larett Dietrich, (352) 871-5221 (call or text) us to work out the details.

Tutor needed
Interested in tutor for nine-year-old elementary school student in third grade at Stephen Foster Elementary School.  Tutoring would be in reading and math.  Please call Mary at 352-262-8237 for more details about this opportunity.

Tutor needed
I am looking for a female student with interest in special education to tutor my son, a fourth grade student with Asperger syndrome (main problem is attention). The tutoring will be daily (M-F), for approximately 1 hour in the afternoon, at Sun Country-Jonesville (they will provide a special place for tutoring). Negotiable salary and hours. Need to start as soon as possible. Please email maria.isabel.longo@gmail.com.

Elementary Student Tutor needed
Great opportunity for an elementary education major to get real word experience with Common Core and Florida Standards. Homework support and daily review.  Monday – Thursday for at least 1 hour. 5th grade female student:  Reading and Math focus.

Location:  O2B Kids Super Center (across from Oaks Mall); Time:  2:30 – 3:30 or 3:30 – 4:30. If interested, please contact E. Warring @ 352-316-6701. Referral / Resume preferred

Archived Newsletters

If you want to read about any of the announcements, opportunities, and events posted in last week’s Wednesday Update Newsletters, or peruse previous newsletters, please visit https://education.ufl.edu/student-services/category/student-newsletter/