CONTENTS
4 Tailoring Teaching
for English Language Learners Read about Assistant Professor Trish Morita-Mullaney’s work in literacy and language education.
6 Developing Leaders Across Campus The College of Education’s Certificate in Collaborative Leadership helps students from across the university gain the skills they’ll need in today’s changing global environment.
»» p. 4
6 First Annual K-12 STEM Education
Conference Fills to Capacity
More than 600 educators from across the state came to Purdue for the daylong event.
7 Celebrating Beth Hopper's Legacy On Purdue’s second annual Day of Giving, the college will celebrate former colleague Beth Hopper's life, legacy and passion for literacy with the Elizabeth Hopper Walk for Literacy. »» p. 10
»» p. 6
7 Professor Gives Back Purdue engineering professor Phil Wankat credits the College of Education with training him to be a better teacher. That’s why he gives back to Purdue.
8 Research Shows Literature Matters Learn about Professor Janet Alsup’s new book, A Case for Teaching Literature in the Secondary School: Why Reading Fiction Matters in an Age of Scientific Objectivity and Standardization.
11 Faculty Honors and Awards »» p. 8
On the cover (clockwise from top): College of Education Ambassador Danielle Ferreira works with a student; Director of Financial Affairs
2
Mike Kremer retires after 40 years of service to Purdue; students play and learn at Family Math Night at Wea Ridge Elementary School; Julie Neidow and Mallory Hackett spent fall break teaching and learning in Chicago as part of EDCI 205; Erin Schultz, winner of Purdue Academic Advising Association’s Outstanding Academic Advisor Award; doctoral student Sareh Karami presents her research; and Graduate Student Education Council President Marquetta Strait at the Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium.