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Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A

Place for Global Exchange in Collaboration, Communication,

and Promising Practices in Literacy

International Reading AssociationChicago, IL

Dr. Sandra RobinsonDean, College of Education

University of Central Floridasrobinso@mail.ucf.edu

Dr. Susan WegmannAssistant Professor

University of Central FloridaDirector of Programs and Research,

Morgridge International Reading CenterUniversity of Central Florida

swegmann@mail.ucf.edu

Our Beginning. . . . . . . . .

A generous gift . . .

John and Carrie Morgridge

Executive Director Dean Sandra Robinson

Director of OperationsDr. Robert Williams

Director of Programs and ResearchDr. Susan Wegmann

DirectorEnrique Puig

Morgridge International Reading CenterAdministrative Structure

So far. . .

Development Team

Six focus groups, 150+ people

Architect & Construction Manager Selection

Planning Committee Comprised of Interdisciplinary Faculty Members

Financing

Decision to proceed with Phase I & Phase II

The Morgridge Center seeks to advance literacy through:

Communicating

Collaborating

Learning

Researching

Where people and ideas come together

• Collect and disseminate scientific and educational information based on research.

• House a comprehensive collection of global reading initiatives.

• Serve as a communication hub for stakeholders.

• Provide opportunities for professional learning.

The Morgridge International Reading Center will. . .

National Advisory PanelTim Blair – University of Central Florida

Don Deshler – University of Kansas

Linda Gambrell – Clemson University

Thyria Greene-Ansley – Florida A & M University

Kouider Mokhtari – Iowa State University

Gay Su Pinnell – Prof Emeritus, Ohio State

University

Carol Vukelich – University of Delaware

Sean Walmsley – State University of New York

• Presentations

• 3 Interactive White boards

• Information Technology in Education

(ITiE)

• Adobe Connect

• Meetings with key organization leaders

• Wikis

• Faculty input

• Architect charettes

2010 Inaugural UCF Book Festival• On UCF campus• 60 authors, 29 panels, presentations, and

readings• 3,000+ in attendance• 35+ exhibitors

Phase I • United States Reading Gallery

• International Reading Gallery

• Children’s Literature Gallery

• Global Communications Assembly

• Featured Arrivals Archives

• International Communication Hub

Phase II• STEM Literacy Teaching Lab

• Global Education Teaching Lab

• Literacy Assessment Clinic

• Virtual Simulation Teaching Labs

• Reflective Collaboration Rooms

• Early Literacy Research Lab

• Scholars in Residence

• International Research Area

Fundraising Opportunities

• Endowment of operations

• Endowment of programs

• Naming of spaces in building

Partnerships

• International Reading Association

• Promethean Activboards

• Other partnerships

What could the Morgridge Center offer YOU?

• If we are to serve teachers, parents, and university faculty, what will we need to do?

• What materials, programs, and/or themes should be included in the International Reading Gallery?

• Comments/Suggestions?

Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A

Place for Global Exchange in Collaboration, Communication,

and Promising Practices in Literacy

International Reading AssociationChicago, IL

Dr. Sandra RobinsonDean, College of Education

University of Central Floridasrobinso@mail.ucf.edu

Dr. Susan WegmannAssistant Professor

University of Central FloridaDirector of Programs and Research,

Morgridge International Reading CenterUniversity of Central Florida

swegmann@mail.ucf.edu