Delta State University

College of Education

Annual Student Update

September, 2007

Contact Information

Thad Cochran Center for Rural School Leadership and

Research

Ewing Hall 314Post Office Box 3217Cleveland, MS 38733

Fax: 662/846-4869662/846-4395

Faculty & Staff

Specialist Advisor:Dr. Dan McFall

dmcfall@deltastate.eduDoctoral Track Advisors:

Dr. Lynn Varner lvarner@deltastate.edu

Dr. Matt Buckleymbuckley@deltastate.edu

Dr. Joe Garrison jgarrisn@deltastate.edu

Division Secretary:Ms. Cindy Horton chorton@deltastate.edu

Additional Faculty

• Dr. Kathleen Jenkins kjenkins@deltastate.edu– Coordinator of Masters

• Dr. Ann Harland Webster awebster@deltastate.edu

• Dr. Janice Dean jdean@deltastate.edu

• Dr. Arthur Cartlidge acartlidge@deltastate.edu

• Dr. Eurmon Hervey ehervey@deltastate.edu

• Mrs. Julie Avent juliecavent@aol.com– Research Assistant

Conceptual Framework

DELTA P3 MODEL

Vision: The Delta State University College of Education promotes a vibrant educational community committed to preparing capable and confident

candidates who can positively affect learning outcomes of students in the P-12 school setting. Appropriately illustrated by the Delta triangle, the model reflects

candidate development through the triad of preparation, performance and professionalism, supported by the greater Delta educational community (faculty, educational partners, and alumni).Guiding Principles:1. Education is a lifelong endeavor, requiring an ever-expanding

content knowledge base, a repertoire of skills, and a broad experiencebase. (GP1)

2. Education is interactive and reflective, a process that is accomplishedthrough assessment and reflection of a collaborative nature. (GP2)

3. Education is culturally contextualized, requiring both anunderstandingand appreciation of the diversity of all individuals within the learning community. (GP3)

4. Education is dynamic, with change being driven by assessment data and the needs of all segments of the educational community. (GP4)

5. Education is enhanced by technology, infused throughout programs and services. (GP5)

Consistent Assessments Across the College of Education Graduate Programs

• Technology Assessment– ELR 605 (MEd)– CUR 701 (EdS)– Part of admission for EdD

• Openness to Diversity & Challenge Survey– EPY 601 (MEd)– CUR 701 (EdS)– AED 830 (EdD)

• Dispositions Rating Scale– ELR 605 (MEd)– ELR 702 (EdS & EdD)

• Writing (Literature Review)– In all classes in our division– Formal– APA– Early feedback– Consistent rubric

Diversity Proficiencies Expected of all Candidates

• The development of the capacity to function within diverse settings with students and colleagues of varying backgrounds, ethnicities, capabilities, and beliefs (CF 1, 3; DRS 7.1/8.1; 7.3/8.3; STAI 10, 11)

• The ability to identify contextual factors that may influence student learning (CF 2, 3, 4; DRS 7.3/8.3; STAI 18, 20)

• The establishment of a classroom and school climate that celebrates diversity (CF 2, 3, 4; DRS 7.1/8.1; 7.2/8.2; 7.3/8.3; STAI 8, 10, 11, 18, 20)

• The ability to differentiate instruction and experiences based on individual needs (CF 2, 3, 4, 5; DRS 7.1/8.1, 7.3/8.3; STAI 4, 8, 18, 19, 20)

• The ability to group for instruction for a variety of purposes related to the diverse needs of learners (CF 3, 4; DRS 7.1/8.1, 7.3/8.3; STAI 4, 18, 19, 20)

• The ability to use appropriate assessment strategies to identify the diverse needs of learners (CF 3, 4; DRS 7.2/8.2; STAI 4, 18)

*CF = Delta P3 Model; DRS = Dispositions Rating Scale; STAI = Student Teaching Assessment Instrument

Grade Requirements

• No Grade Below a C• Not More Than Two C’s• Minimum 3.25 GPA

• See Graduate Catalog for Academic Suspension, Dismissal, Grievance Policy, and Re-admission

Plagiarism and Cheating

• Know what these are and DON’T do them!

• All work is expected to be original to the student and the course

• Know how to site direct quotes, paraphrased information, and secondary sources

Graduate Catalog

• The program of study may be found in the Graduate Catalog. There is a link to the catalog on the Center’s website homepage. It has a great deal of important information for which you are responsible.

Mutual Expectations• Professionalism• Communication• Collaboration• Commitment

Mutual Expectations:Professionalism• Dispositions• Ethics• Honor

Mutual Expectations:Collaboration

• Class participation• Group work• Active role in your education• Active role in improvement

of our programs• Service to Delta schools

Mutual Expectations:Communication

Candidate to Faculty

• Keep us informed• Phone etiquette• E-mail etiquette• Concerns and

complaints• Crisis management

Faculty to Candidate

• Availability• Changes in classes or

program• Systematic feedback• Troubleshooting• Response to your

communication

Mutual Expectations:Commitment

Candidate Commitment

• Excellence• Self advocacy• Professional

and personal growth

Faculty Commitment

• Excellence• Mentoring• Professional and

personal growth• School and

community service

Comprehensive Examination

• Dissertation Seminar is to be taken in the last semester of coursework (excluding ELR 890). Passage of comprehensive examination is a prerequisite for ELR 888.

• Comprehensive Exam covers all coursework, is essay style, is completed in a computer lab on campus

Dissertation Seminar

• ELR 888• Last semester• Rough draft of Chapters 1-

3

Requesting a Dissertation Chair

1. Student requests chair (usually done in Dissertation Seminar)

2. Doctoral Coordinator and Track Coordinator work together to appoint a chair after consultation with division chair

3. Student and chair recommend the committee members

4. Recommendations approved by doctoral coordinator, track advisor, and division chair

5. Suggested committee approved by student and chair

6. Student asks the members to serve (only with proper documentation that these steps have been followed)

Dissertation Proposal

• Usually about 1 or 2 semesters before Defense

• Student formally presents Chapters 1-3 to committee for approval

Dissertation Defense

• Public formal presentation of Chapters 1-5.

• MAY get signatures of committee after this meeting….often additional revisions are required before signatures

Dissertation Hour Requirements

• Must finish within 7 years from last 45 class hours (excluding dissertation hours)

• Minimum of 12 hours • Continuous enrollment in ELR

890 required (2 of 4 semesters a year….spring, summer, fall)

• Turn in at least 1 new draft each semester signed up for ELR 890

Library Resources and Links

• http://www.deltastate.edu/docs/library/dissertation.pdf

• http://www.deltastate.edu/pages/1268.asp

• http://www.deltastate.edu/docs/library/offcampus.pdf

• http://www.deltastate.edu/docs/library/eric2.pdf

• http://www.deltastate.edu/docs/library/education.pdf

• http://www.deltastate.edu/pages/869.asp