SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Phone: 502-597-6044- Dr. Forde Phone: 502-597-6041- Dr. Clay https://www.kysu.edu/academics/college-acs/school-of-ehdcs/index.php
Through my two years as Director/Coordinator of the MASPE program, I had the opportunity to instruct and design all course material for each ESP course (502, 504, 505, 507, 510, 511, 515, 523, 524, 525, 526, 574 and 575). As a stand-alone in a program of adult students, I had the opportunity to become involved in various higher education seminars, conferences and professional development opportunities sharing my experiences, strategies and knowledge on how to enhance programs, and develop culturally diverse students for academic and social change. In addition to having a seat at the table on the local, state and regional level of Special Education organizations, I had the opportunity to present at various higher education and P-12 conferences on Special Education, Equity and Diversity, Inclusion and Gifted and Talented.
My work and dedication to reshaping the learning of students and being an positive force in maintaining the credibility of the School of Education, led to a change in position within the SEHDCS that placed a heavy emphasis on data and assessment. Moreover, the transition of positions placed administrative duties and roles that led to giving up the daily management and instruction that took place within the MASPE program. Even though, my course load was heavily decreased I still had the opportunity to teach an undergraduate course (EDU 310) in the evenings, and three Dual credit courses (EDU 304) that tied directly in to my special education, and classroom management background. Through the teaching and my role as the Coordinator of the Disability Resource Center, I had the daunting task of pulling together data and assessments over the period of 5 years to assist with preparing for the schools re-accreditation visit. Over the course of my first year as Director of Data and Assessment, my roles and responsibilities expanded to partaking various administrative responsibilities of which were directly tied to the Chair of the program. As time went on more responsibilities and roles were added to my daily activities, of which included writing annual reports for the school, rewriting and editing every document and department literature for students and staff, redesigning department websites, editing every syllabus within the department to meet the qualifications of the standards board (EPSB), rewriting the quality assurance system to state and national specifications, and becoming intentionally involved in state and national meetings for accreditation and program development. Each of the additional tasks and responsibilities were essential components of the SEHDCS receiving CAEP reaccreditation, of which involved many nights, mornings and weekends working on various documents to meet the CAEP, EPSB and University standards.