Dr. Marjorie Shavers will join Missouri State University’s College of Education this fall as the department head of counseling, leadership and special education (CLSE). Shavers became interested in the position after reading that MSU was recently ranked among the top 10 universities for students with disabilities. “I think that speaks strongly to what is at the core of … [Read more...] about The College of Education welcomes Dr. Marjorie Shavers
Dr. Nicole West is the 2021 Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Faculty Council Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. The Excellence in Teaching Award is given to a faculty member who demonstrates “excellence, enthusiasm and innovation in teaching.” West, assistant professor in the department of counseling, leadership and special … [Read more...] about COE professor receives national award
Dr. Megan Boyle’s in-depth research into treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorders is featured in the 2021 issue of Mind’s Eye. The full story is available on the site now. Here is an excerpt: Wandering and bolting are both considered eloping – a term used for leaving an area without permission. It’s a problem behavior, especially for children with … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Megan Boyle
Students in the College of Education at Missouri State always seek experiential learning opportunities. Now, two students in the special education program will take a closer look at the skills and attitudes that are needed to be teachers of students who are blind and visually impaired. Kelsey Bink and Anne Chambers, graduate students in special education blindness and low … [Read more...] about MSU students nominated as 2021 Teachers of Tomorrow
Refugees are compelled to flee their country of birth. They are usually running from life-threatening situations like civil war. Springfield Public School District serves around 1,030 English Language Learners (ELL). These students come from 16 different countries and speak more than 14 languages. A good number of them are refugees. Dr. Kennedy Ongaga, assistant … [Read more...] about Fostering community for refugee families in Springfield