IMPACT Report, 2013-2014

IMPACT

LSU College of Human Sciences and Education

Our Mission The mission of the College of Human Sciences and Education (CHSE) is to advance cognitive, social, emotional, communicative, and physical development across the lifespan through its programs in Education, Human Resource Education and Workforce Development, Kinesiology, Library and Information Science, Social Work and the University Laboratory School. Through teaching, research, and service, the college will play a significant leadership role in addressing the complex human issues and policy decisions facing Louisiana and the nation.

Educators Enhance Classroom Skills During THE Classroom Management Conference with Drs. Harry and Rosemary Wong CHSE hosted THE Classroom Management Conference, the latest installment of its third annual Effective Educators Seminar Series. In partnership with renowned authors, educators, and speakers Drs. Harry and Rosemary Wong, the conference was a watershed moment for thousands of educators navigating today’s vital and ever-changing climate of classroom management. These world-class educators further enhance our capacity to impact our community and the educational field at large providing critical professional development opportunities to teachers in Louisiana and beyond.

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Allen, TX June 25 SOLD OUT! Baton Rouge, LA June 28 SOLD OUT!

The events drew

2,000 attendees from 21 states

Students Experience LSU Teaching in Chile Program In 2013, a partnership was signed between the Colegio Concepción in San Pedro de la Paz in Chile, LSU College of Agriculture, LSU College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE), and LSU School of the Coast & Environment. The LSU Teaching in Chile program began in 2012 and allowed LSU students to study second language learners, coastal restoration initiatives, and STEM efforts focused on the environment while exploring a different country and culture. Initiatives such as this prepare students to succeed in a complex global economy and represent one of the many advantages of attending a flagship university such as LSU. While it is not uncommon for a university to form international partnerships, very few can boast the rich depth that this partnership enjoys.

Coastal Roots Program Goes International In the Coastal Roots program, led by Drs. Pam Blanchard and Ed Bush, students plant native tree seedlings and grass plugs to help protect and restore Louisiana’s coastline. To institute the program in Chile, the Peabody Society Dean’s Circle awarded a grant to establish a Coastal Roots nursery in San Pedro de la Paz in October. Coastal Roots will plant a second nursery next year in Santiago, Chile.

Top: Christian Armstrong poses with her host family in Chile.

Bottom: Dean Damon Andrew visited Chile in June.

Louisiana Restoration Trips

2014

since 2000

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265

Seedlings & Grass Plugs Planted

18,101 109,470

Student Participants

2,529 13,092

Awards Banquet Honorees Mary Jack Wintle, Dr. T. Elon Dancy II, Margaret Champagne Womack Hart, Carol Albritton Biedenharn, Dr. Laura H. Choate, Dr. Elizabeth H. Dow, Dr. Cecile C. Guin, Dr. Wanda G. Hargroder, Dr. Neil M. Johannsen, Dr. Elaine M. Maccio, and Community Partner Awardees: Superintendent David Corona and Dr. David Strauss, West Baton Rouge Schools; State Librarian Rebecca Hamilton, State Library of Louisiana; Theresa Townsend and the Sensational Seniors Fitness Program, Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center; The Glen “Big Baby” Davis Foundation; and District Attorney Hillar Moore

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Peer-Reviewed/Refereed Publications by CHSE Faculty This Year Number of Books Published by CHSE Faculty This Year

The annual Awards Banquet honors distinguished alumni, supporters, faculty, and staff who drive the mission of the college through their gifts, talents, and time.

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School of Education

LSU certifies more teachers in Louisiana than any other university or college in the state.

U.S. News & World Report ranks the School of Education as one of the

top 100 graduate schools in the nation.

top 100

Annually, the School of Education places

397 student teachers in 30 schools within eight school districts

6,490 K-12 students. impacting

African American men in the School of Education earn doctoral degrees at

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5X

the national average.

LSU Young Adult Literature Conference & Seminar Gets Great Reviews Based on the popularity of Young Adult Literature (YAL), which accelerated with series like Twilight, The Hunger Games and Divergent, School of Education professor Steve Bickmore conceived the LSU Young Adult Literature Conference & Seminar. In 2014, this one-of-a-kind conference attracted 60 attendees.

Best-selling authors Matt de la Peña, Chris Crutcher and Kimberly Willis Holt shared insight on their books and academic guest speakers provided ideas on how to reach students in literature classes through the use of YAL. The attendees left with lesson plans for use in the upcoming school year.

Authors Matt de la Pena (top) and Chris Crutcher (bottom) engaged academics and teachers during the conference.

Internationalization & Education Breaking Boundaries Curriculum Theory Project’s symposium brought together scholars from across the globe to examine the policy and pedagogical implications at the intersection of internationalization and education during a day-long discussion. Specifically, attendees explored ideas related to human rights, difference, ethics, and pedagogy in an increasingly globalized and international world.

LSU hosted scholars from Slovenia, China and Argentina for its Curriculum Theory Project symposium.

Presenters Dr. Denise Egea of Louisiana State University, United States presented her work titled The Commodification of Culture: Ethico Political Issues in the Global Marketing of Knowledge.

Dr. Zdenko Kodelja of the Educational Research Institute, Slovenia presented his work titled Religion, Human Rights, and Education in the International Context.

Dean Ana Maria Mass of the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, Argentina presented her work titled Connecting Continents and Higher Education.

Dean Hua Zhang of Hang Zhou Normal University, China presented his work titled Teachers as Intellectuals: Global Perspectives from China.

SeaPerch Challenge Makes a Big Splash LSU’s Dr. Bridgette Davis served as the director of the Third Annual Gulf Coast Regional SeaPerch Challenge, an underwater robotics competition held each spring at the Biloxi Natatorium in Biloxi, MS. Twenty-six middle and high school teams from Louisiana and southern Mississippi designed and built underwater remotely operated vehicles to compete in an array of aquatic tests. One of Dr. Davis’ regional teams went on to win the national title.

Middle schoolers build an underwater robot, called a seaperch, to compete.

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School of Human Resource Education & Workforce Development

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number of faculty who traveled to New York City to attend the National Network for Safe Communities Seminar

3,500

number of service hours Advanced Leadership Class

gave while honing their leadership skills and supporting the Baton Rouge community.

To improve organizational performance and employee well-being regionally, Professor Reid

Bates and Associate Professor Tracey Rizzuto founded the

LSU Human Resource-Industrial/Organizational (HRIO) consultancy, an applied research office.

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May 1,

2014

Dr. Ed Holton

Named Director

Jones S. Davis Distinguished Professor of Human Resource, Leadership, and Organization Development

Dr. Ed holton

Faculty Research Highlight LSU School of Human Resource Education & Workforce Development associate professor Tracey Rizzuto presented her research at the Third Annual Creative Pathways for Modern Learners Electronic Learning Conference. Sponsored by the Louisana Board of Regents, the conference was held at the renowned Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge. For the past five years, Dr. Rizzuto’s research has examined the motivations, needs, and obstacles facing adult learners who are enrolled in academic degree programs while employed full or part-time. The program observes various aspects of the learning process, including the accessibility of online learning, enhancements for the learning experience and obstacles including educational preparedness, work-family challenges and institutional supports or inhibitors to online learning.

Dr. Tracey Rizzuto

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School of Kinesiology

SOK Places More Than 300 Students each year in internships including....

NBC Studios IMG Academy

Baton Rouge General Hospital

ESPN

ExxonMobil

Capital City Physical Therapy

Human movement science graduates are accepted to top medical programs.

LSU New Orleans Regis University

University of Texas

University of North Carolina

Columbia University

Florida International LSU Shreveport

CVT Surgical Center

Baton Rouge Neurotherapy

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreaction and Dance

(AAHPERD)

Ricky Richard

Human Movement Science Junior Outstanding Future Professional of the Year Award

Dr. Russ Carson Scholar of the Year Award

CHSE Dean, Dr. Damon Andrew Sport Professional of the Year Award

Dr. Dorothy Jacobsen

Vice President of the Sport and Leisure Division

Dr. Charity Bryan 2014 Presidential Award

Georgetown

Belmont University of Texas

St. Augustine

Stanford Medical School University of Tennessee

Texas Women’s University

University of Kentucky

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Emory University

aahperd Southern District

Students Turn Class Assignment into Real-world Philanthropy School of Kinesiology athletic training seniors Olivia Bourgeois and Jenna Nicol were enrolled in “KINES 3608-Communicative and Noncommunicative Diseases”.

One class assignment required choosing and researching a disease that was affecting a population anywhere in the world and then developing a solution to combat the challenge and educate the affected population. The duo chose cholera in Haiti due to the extreme shortage of clean drinking water since the earthquake of 2010. In 2014, after fundraising efforts, the two students applied the skills and knowledge acquired in class directly to those in need, spending two months in Grand Goave, Haiti, distributing water filters to locals and educating them on their importance.

Bourgeois and Nicol delivered water filters to homes in Haiti.

LSU School of Kinesiology’s Cadaver Lab Paves the Way for Medical Programs LSU is one of very few programs in the country that offers cadaver labs to undergraduates. These anatomy courses are made possible through a collaborative effort of the LSU School of Kinesiology (SOK), the LSU Health Sciences Center, and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. By creating cadaver dissection and prosection classes, the university provides a very thorough background in human anatomy, which affords students a tremendous advantage when they begin medical and/or the various allied health programs.

Human movement science undergraduate students in the Cadaver Lab.

Dr. Emily Beasley’s kinesiology students partner with Big Buddy | Dr. Solmon and Dr. Lee with Dr. Oscar Chenyu Shi from Shanghai University of Sport | Dean Andrew, Dr. Lisa Johnson, and Premier Scholar for Fitness Studies Victoria Naquin.

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School of Social Work

LSU’s BRAVE Research Team

July 1,

2014

from CHSE

30 parents and 45 Child and Family Studies undergraduate students engaged in More than

Dr. Juan Barthelemy

Co-principal investigator; measures community engagement and perception

Dr. Tracey Rizzuto

Researches social networks and group dynamics

Dr. Elizabeth Winchester Data program coordinator

Jada Thomas-Smith

BRAVE project coordinator

Mary Ellen Brown

Graduate assistant in the School of Social Work LSU Child & Family Studies undergraduate intern

round table discussions.

Parents relayed parenting experiences and students provided research in the forms of brochures and handouts.

The Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation (COA) voted to reaffirm the School of Social Work’s accreditation for the maximum eight

Named Director

SERVICE & LEARNING

Dr. Cecile Guin

Principal investigator of BRAVE grants

Carson Garand

Dr. wesley church

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100,000

number of service hours

LSU social work students provide in field experience agencies each year

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Dr. Allen Leads Professional Training in Fiji In January 2014, School of Social Work associate professor Dr. Priscilla Allen travelled to Fiji National University (FNU) in Nasinu, Fiji, to provide training sessions to three groups over the course of a week. The two-day program strived to advance communication styles and innovations in both the corporate world and everyday exchanges by using techniques based in interviewing and counseling with a multicultural focus in the context of changing demographics. The programs targeted managers, team leaders and professionals at all levels seeking to become more effective within their business and gain the ability to coach and motivate others.

School of Social Work and School of Human Resource Education & Workforce Development

Top: Dr. Allen in Fiji Bottom: Dean Damon Andrew with professorship recipients Dr. Pam Monroe and Dr. Lilly Allen

Baton Rouge Homicides 2012

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2013

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Partner to Curb Violence in Baton Rouge Baton Rouge murder rates declined by more than 30 percent in 2013, and LSU researchers have been intimately involved in contributing to this reduction.

In an unparalleled partnership with a large group of municipal and non-profit agencies, LSU researchers provided law enforcement officers and other officials with research that directly aided the Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination, or BRAVE, program’s effectiveness. The School of Human Resource Education & Workforce Development performed research to identify primary offenders and their affiliation with specific groups and gangs, while the School of Social Work evaluated the outcomes of individual offender intervention and overall impact of BRAVE on the community. Since BRAVE’s implementation in June 2012, every day in 2013 averaged less violence than 2012.

Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination (BRAVE) Team

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School of Library & Information Science

30

number of library and information science students working in academic and public libraries in South Louisiana to offset staff shortages caused by hurricanes

SLIS alumni are employed in 49

states and more than

25 countries empowering people to access and handle information efficiently and effectively

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Associate Professor Ju Co-Chairs International Conference LSU School of Library & Information Science (SLIS) associate professor Boryung Ju co-chaired the Association for Information Science & Technology’s 76th annual meeting in Montreal, Canada, in November of 2013. This annual international conference is the main venue for disseminating research on advances in information science, information technology and related topics.

Professor Boryung Ju

SLIS Alum Works with PBS Boston and Library of Congress After completing her Master’s in Library Information Science, Casey Davis took an entry-level position working for the history documentary series American Experience at WGBH, the PBS station in Boston. There, she worked on the “Abolitionist Map of America” project, which developed an iPhone app and website that told the story of the Abolitionist Movement across the U.S. Davis is now project manager for the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, a partnership between WGBH Boston and the Library of Congress to identify, preserve, and make accessible to the public the archives of public media.

Casey Davis

SLIS Story Telling Festival

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University Laboratory School

2 number of faculty named Teacher of the Year:

Nancy Von Brock & Carrie Chandler Nancy Von Brock

Louisiana Art Education Association’s 2014 Louisiana Art Educator of the Year;

1 of 250 Worldwide...

Jennifer Bevill was selected to take part in Microsoft’s Expert Educator program, a program created to recognize educators and schools globally using technology to transform education.

Carrie Chandler

Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s 2014 Teacher of the Year

United Kingdom to India to Baton Rouge...

Elena and Albert LeBlanc Endowed Professor,

Catherine Cummins, was awarded a

Fund for Teachers Fellowship, which allowed her to trace Charles Darwin’s youthful footsteps in order to provide her students visual evidence of his life. Aimee

Welch

and Jennifer Bevill also received a

Fund for Teachers fellowship, allowing them to travel to India, studying methods and practices of meditation to help students overcome creative blocks and test anxiety.

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Lamonte Receives Presidential Award of Excellence LSU University Laboratory School (ULS) first grade teacher Donna Lamonte traveled to Washington D.C. in March 2014 to receive her Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from President Barack Obama. The Lab School’s motto is “Total Effort in Every Endeavor,” which applies to students and faculty alike. Lamonte’s honor is a confirmation of the school’s belief that the focus of a primary mathematics curriculum should be on teaching children how to think and reason logically about math. The school is honored that her work is not only being recognized with such a prestigious award, but is also providing her an opportunity to work with other dedicated educators to help shape the future of math instruction for young children.

Donna Lamonte

Safe Routes to School program culminates in Bike Rodeo event As part of its ongoing Safe Routes to School grant, the school hosted its annual Cubs Bike Rodeo. Children, accompanied by an adult, brought a bike, helmet and water bottle. Stations included bike safety checks where helmets, brakes, tires, and seat height are inspected; a turtle race to practice balance; stopping on a dime to demonstrate the importance of quick stops; newspaper toss and making turns to practice hand signals, over the shoulder to scan for traffic, rock dodge to learn avoiding obstacles, and tiny town course where all the skills come together on one course. Joanna Faerber, physical education teacher said, “The beauty of the Bike Rodeo is it’s a double-edged benefit - bicycling gets kids outside, and the parents of young children are not only teaching bike safety, but they are also being active with their children.”

Cummins in the United Kingdom | Welch and Bevill in India | Girls’ Basketball State Champions 2014 visit the State Capitol

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CHSE Programs | Making an Impact with at-risk Youth

LSYOU How did 16-year-old Sade Decay, who dropped out of school in seventh grade at the age of 12, find herself enrolled in college and on her way to a promising nursing career?

Dr. Suzan Gaston, with LSYOU students, recently celebrated the program’s 28th anniversary.

Louisiana State Youth Opportunities Unlimited (LSYOU), a program catering to the needs of at-risk high school students, has been touching the lives of area youth for 28 years and has an extensive list of success stories to show for its hard work. LSYOU’s premiere GED program helps students who previously dropped out of high school study for and receive their GED. Consistently funded through external support, this year’s program is made possible by a one-year grant and is headed by Dr. Suzan Gaston with the assistance of program liaison, Dr. Jessica Exkano. Both believe that if kids can see others who have had success and identify with them that makes all the difference.

““Building long-term relationships is what makes LSYOU work,” said Exkano. “A lot of time with at-risk youth, you find that there is a disconnect between them and the ‘system,’ and I think LSYOU - Louisiana State Youth Opportunities Unlimited

LSYOU has found a way to bridge that gap.”

Sade Decay is one of those success stories.

In the seven months it took to complete her GED, Decay said the support of the LSYOU staff and her fellow students never wavered. Enrolled in nursing school, Decay said this program would forever hold a place in her heart.

Sade Decay (right) and a fellow student meet Mike the Tiger.

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Tiger Tales Literacy Camp The Tiger Tales Literacy Camp helps readers, writers and illustrators become more creative. Through a unique collaboration between the LSU Writing Project, the School of Education, and the LSU Young Adult Literature Conference & Seminar, the camp hosted 12 local children grades first through seventh who participated in activities focused on developing creative skills. Tiger Tales campers began their week by examining more than 30 Caldecott award-winning books and other mentor texts with strong use of illustrations as models for writing and illustrating.

Campers may apply for need-based financial aid, which increased the camp’s accessibility to all community children.

“Offering a camp like this is part of the College of Human Sciences and Education’s mission

A camper journals at Tiger Tales Literacy Camp, a program of the LSU Writing Project.

to advance cognitive, social, emotional, and communicative development across the lifespan,” said camp Director Dr. Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell. “The Tiger Tales Literacy Camp serves the needs of our community’s children, and addresses the fundamental question as to how we are preparing students to compete in an increasingly global economy. Literacy is a fundamental skill, and providing opportunities for children to explore their skills in writing and illustrating feeds their creative sides and sharpens literacy skills.”

In addition to these programs, 7th and 8th grade girls from Broadmoor Middle School visit CHSE as part of Dr. Jennifer Curry’s efforts to encourage success as future college students.

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CHSE Programs | Making an Impact with at-risk Youth

FOCUS FOCUS, or Focusing on College and Unlimited Success, is a summer program for at-risk high school students. This lively, two-week camp concentrates on dance, philosophy, creative writing, art, music, and theatre. Participants live on LSU’s campus and attend daily seminars and workshops taught by LSU students. FOCUS is completely organized and run

by LSU honors students, and is an excellent servicelearning project at CHSE.

“College immersion programs offer high schools students, particularly those who will be first generation college students, the opportunity to experience firsthand the college experience,” FOCUS participants perform as part of their two-week curriculum.

said Interim Associate Dean for Programs and Services Jennifer Curry. “By participating in on-campus living and daily activities, they come to know the daily routine of college living and might begin to envision themselves as future scholars. Programs, like FOCUS, create the gateway to possibility for students who have not previously had access to college by promoting equity, diversity, and fairness in students’ postsecondary preparation.”

FOCUS participants win goodies for answering questions during a “Getting Ready for College” presentation led by Dr. Paula Calderon.

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School of Education School of Human Resource Education & workforce Development School of Kinesiology School of Library & Information Science School of Social Work University Laboratory School

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