Stephen Phelps, professor emeritus, Elementary Education and Reading, has published an article “Critical Literacy: Using Nonfiction to Learn about Islam” in the November issue of the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. This article is based on research conducted during his sabbatical in spring 2007.
John Thompson, associate professor, Computer Information Systems, moderated and presented in a panel, “Power Management Strategies and Challenges,” on October 26 at the Virtualization, Cloud Computing, and Green IT Summit held in Washington, D.C.
Edward Helling, New York State University Police Officer, University Police, received an award from STOP DWI New York and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Albany on November 16. He received the award in recognition of his outstanding efforts in Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) enforcement.
Deborah Hovland, associate professor of French in Modern and Classical Languages, has been invited to give a series of guest lectures on Haitian Vodou as part of the Great World Religions Lecture Series of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In these lectures, which are scheduled for November 14 and 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Hovland attempts to correct some of the more egregious misconceptions about this syncretic religion, and to shed light on its belief systems, practices, and pantheon. The general public is welcome to attend.
Bruce G. Bryski, associate professor, Communication, made 10 appearances as a political analyst and media expert on local radio and television stations in the period before the midterm elections, which included the New York State gubernatorial contest. He was a guest analyst on WIVB-TV, WBEN-AM 930, and WECK-AM 1230, discussing the role of the media in political campaigns. Bryski also hosted Erie County Democratic Chair Len Lenihan in his Politics in Media Criticism class before election day. Bryski will serve as moderator of a joint appearance on campus by Lenihan and Nick Langworthy, Erie County Republican chair, for a post-election discussion and the implications for the 2012 presidential election later this semester.
Amitra Wall, associate professor, Sociology, has been granted the title of Certified Sociological Practitioner by the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, making her a certified applied sociologist. Her approach to service activities (i.e., leading workshops, conducting research, serving on boards, and organizing events in the community) is recognized as being sociological in approach. National and international peers verified the soundness of her activities.
Shannon Budin, associate professor, Exceptional Education, was guest coeditor for the International Dyslexia Association's quarterly journal Perspectives on Language and Literacy (Fall 2010), focusing on the new knowledge and practice standards for teachers of reading. Fellow coeditor was Louise Spear-Swerling from Southern Connecticut State University. Budin also published an article “Examining Promising Practices to Improve Linguistic Knowledge and Inform Practice in Teacher Education” in that issue with coauthors Nancy Mather from the University of Arizona and Elaine Cheesman from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Ruth X. Guo, assistant professor, Computer Information Systems, recently published a research paper “Video Ethnography in Teacher Preparation” in the International Journal of Learning. This paper reported on the pedagogy of integrating digital video technologies into microteaching in teacher education programs. An ethnographic approach was applied to represent the pre-service teachers’ professional development. Findings showed that integration of video recordings with an ethnographic approach helped pre-service teachers develop their teaching strategies and build their confidence in teaching.
Susan M. Baldwin, assistant professor and internship program coordinator for the Health and Wellness Department, conducted a seven-hour School Health Index needs assessment tool training workshop representing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to school administrators in the Health, Safety, and Nutrition Services of the Genesee Intermediate School District in Flint, Michigan, on October 8.
Sharon Cramer, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, Exceptional Education, and Jan Stivers, a faculty member at Marist College, presented a featured session at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 39th conference in Rocky Hills, Connecticut, on October 21. The session, “Collaboration for Scholarship Results: Guidelines for Maximizing Outcomes, Enjoyment and Learning,” built on the collaborations Cramer and Stivers have used for three publications, including their 2009 book, A Teacher's Guide to Change, published by Corwin Press.