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Message from the DeanGreetings from ADSOE! It is with happiness and excitement that I welcome you back to our school with the latest installment of our newsletter! As the weight of the global pandemic begins to lessen and we find ourselves in the beginning of May, the old adage, “Hope Springs Eternal,” keeps presenting itself to me. This saying of hope and optimism, specifically about the future, feels palpable now as we have a better understanding of COVID and a sense of normalcy lies ahead. While it may be painful to think about all we’ve endured over the last year, I believe it is also critical to reflect on our experiences to fully grasp what we’ve accomplished, learned, and what we can be grateful for as we bravely, and confidently, move ahead. In ADSOE, faculty worked tirelessly to foster an educational experience that supported students and ensured not only their success, but overall well-being, through a transition to online modalities during very trying times. Every Professor committed themselves, wholeheartedly, to teaching, guiding, and supporting our students, while also being in the throes of the pandemic themselves. I feel an immense amount of gratitude to lead a faculty force like the one in our school. For that, I am forever grateful. I’d also like to acknowledge our alumni who participated in several events and engaged with us over the last year and since our last newsletter. From a President of a state school (thank you, Dr. Tonjua Williams), to the President of our Bahamian Alumni Chapter (always appreciative, Stephen McPhee), so many of our accomplished graduates connected in meaningful ways that profoundly impacted our students and community. It gives me great pride to know our ADSOE alliance of distinguished alums remain dedicated to our school through their time, contributions, and support. When called upon, they are ready, willing, and eager to be involved, and as a Dean, this is a remarkable point of pride for me. And, of course, I must give pause to adequately acknowledge and publicly praise all our students! I think back to my times as an undergrad, master’s, and then doctoral student, and often wonder how I would have handled the situation while pursuing a degree during an unprecedented time. Then, I realize, as educators, leaders, counselors, school psychologists, and administrators, we’re all cut from the same cloth, and that our strength to persevere always powers us through. I remain in awe of the unwavering dedication our students have for achieving their educational dreams. To those of you working in the school districts throughout the Sunshine state, I’d like to personally THANK YOU for your commitment to your schools, students, and communities. I always had a personal mission to advance the profession of teaching, and I believe that finally, the world has realized how important, valued, and instrumental you are to society and the future. Before I wrap this up, I’d like to also acknowledge a few more significant events. Over the last year, we have celebrated the 25th Anniversary of our School Psychology program, and we are in the midst of celebrating Ten Years of Barry in The Bahamas, both milestones very near and dear to me and the ADSOE family. Please enjoy the rest of the newsletter and all that we are excited to share with you. And, always remember, hope springs eternal… With gratitude, Dr. Jill |
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New ProgramsProfessional Coaching Certificate We lead a community of competent and compassionate professional coaches who drive transformational change in people and organizations. Launch date: May 10, 2021 |
AwardsADSOE’s Award-Winning Faculty
Counseling Honors SocietyBarry's Beta Upsilon Chapter got three awards: Outstanding Master Level Student (Jeanette Mendoza), Outstanding Faculty Advisor (Raul Machuca, Ph.D.), and Outstanding Newsletter. Congratulations! SL designation for the Practicum in HRD course in MSHRDHRD 678: Practicum in Human Resource Development has been approved for the service-learning designation. The Service-Learning Designation Committee informed Dr. Katsiaryna Matusevich that her application was successful. The service-learning component of HRD 678 engages students in the role of human resource development/organizational development consultants to organizations in the community. Specifically, students are required to complete needs assessments and analyses, deliver appropriate interventions, and report results to the organization while helping to build organizational learning, talent, and leadership capabilities. HRD 678 serves as a capstone experience for students pursuing the M.S. in Human Resource Development (HRD). Matusevich, the course instructor, is an associate professor and the MSHRD program director. She is participating in the Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program this academic year. The CCSI is inviting faculty members whose courses include a service-learning component to apply for the service-learning designation. Service-learning courses demonstrate the value of applied learning, student engagement with the community, and critical reflection. Sections of courses, internships, practicum assignments, field education, capstones, community-based research, and similar community-focused or community-based work may be designated as service-learning. Additional information and the application form are at the CCSI website. |
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