Standard Five Compendium 5 - RA5.3 Stakeholder Involvement

Grambling State University Standard Five Compendium 5 RA5.3 Stakeholder Involvement

This packet, entitled Stakeholder Involvement, presents evidence for: Standard Five - Quality Assurance System and Continuous Improvement The provider maintains a quality assurance system that consists of valid data from multiple measures and supports continuous improvement that is sustained and evidencebased. The system is developed and maintained with input from internal and external stakeholders. The provider uses the results of inquiry and data collection to establish priorities, enhance program elements, and highlight innovations.

RA5.3 Stakeholder Involvement: The provider includes relevant internal (e.g., EPP administrators, faculty, staff, candidates) and external (e.g., alumni, practitioners, school and community partners, employers) stakeholders in program design, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes.

Description of Evidence

Grambling State University has several Advisory Boards that influence programs and policies in the College of Education, in addition to the Program Chairs, the use of Subject Matter Experts (SME) and specialized workgroups convened for larger projects made up of Faculty, SMEs, Alumni, and Grambling Candidates. The College of Education also participates in national, professional associations and boards that provide additional input from these key stakeholders.

Evidence

Evidence of stakeholder involvement can be found in the re-presentation of the following Compendia within the Self- Study.

Compendia

Standard Two Compendium 1 -

RA2.1 Partnerships for Clinical Preparation

Standard Two Compendium 2RA2.2 Clinical Experiences

Standard Three Compendium 1 –

RA3.1 Recruitment

Standard Three Compendium 2 –

RA3.2 Candidates Demonstrate Academic Achievement and Ability to Complete Preparation

Successfully

Evidence of Stakeholder Involvement

During field experiences, candidates develop a repertoire of professional skills and competencies that prepare them to become outstanding professional educators who are experts in subject matter content, facilitators of learning, and enhancers and nurturers of a ffective behaviors. Collaboration among stakeholders and effective communication are keys to developing, maintaining, and evaluating the success of this program. Charts included in the Compendium highlight partnership school/district/parish sites. MOUs are included as links along with Outcomes, Collaboration Details, and Collaborative Clinical Components.

This Compendium is a compilation of evidence demonstrating professional development focusing on the positive impact on candidates’ development and P -12 student learning and development, and performance evaluations of clinical educators. Evidence includes linked documents that were coconstructed with clinical partners (Human Resource Directors, Principals, and Advisory Boards).

Evidence provided in this Compendium shows how GSU carries out its mission (the University seeks to reflect in all of its programs the diversity present in the world) the Education Preparation Program (EPP) to recruit a diverse population of students which include local, regional, national, and international candidates. In its efforts, GSU involves both internal and external stakeholders in this process

The information found within this Compendium illustrates how GSU creates and monitors transition points from admission through completion of the program, supports candidates through the program, and maintains records. Candidate progress on non-academic factors as well as professional responsibilities are monitored through the results reported from the various transition points by various internal stakeholders.

Candidate Support- Curriculum Sheets are used by advisors and students to guide the progress toward on-time graduation for each ca ndidate.

Grambling State University Standard Five Compendium 5 RA5.3 Stakeholder Involvement

Grambling’s Governance: Grambling’s Board of Trustees consists of educators, industry leaders, and dedicated professionals.

Governance Position

Member Name Biography

CHAIRMAN

Richard Rayford, M.D. & Ph.D.

Richard Rayford, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Jackson, MS and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Merit Health Central and Merit Health River Oaks. His office accepts new patients.

LaToya C. Fortner Merritt, J.D. (ViceChair) Partner/Practice Group Leader at Phelps Dunbar LLP LaToya Merritt, a community leader and experienced litigator, aims to assist her clients make the best decisions whether that includes taking a case to trial or working to resolve a case through alternative resolutions. She has been recognized by a number of media outlets as an active and engaged member of the Jackson community through devoting her time to volunteer with Mississippi organizations. For nearly 20 years, LaToya has practiced exclusively in the area of labor and employment with a focus on Civil Rights and Title VII, as well as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. She currently serves as the Practice Coordinator of Phelps Dunbar's Jackson labor and employment group. An important component of LaToya’s practice entails representing educational institutions, particularly colleges and universities, including HBCUs, in suits alleging civil rights and constitutional law violations. She has dedicated a decade of service as General Counsel to The Piney Woods School, the nation’s oldest African-American boarding school (established in 1909).

VICE CHAIRMAN Attorney Latoya Merritt

Secretary Mrs. Monica Kennedy Jones Director, Enterprise Sourcing Cox Communications 3620 Rivers Call Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30339

Governance Position

Grambling State University Standard Five Compendium 5

RA5.3 Stakeholder Involvement

Member Name Biography

Treasurer Dr. Adrian Butler

Chief Information Officer Dine Brands Global P.O. Box 800284 Santa Clarita, CA 91380

Member Mr. David Aubrey

Serves as Regional Vice President of External & Legislative Affairs for AT&T. In this role, he manages the Louisiana external and legislative affairs team that plans and implements activities for achieving AT&T’s legislative, regulatory and community objectives. He also supports the recommendation and implementation of the AT&T Foundation grants, contributions and memberships.

Member Juan Cunningham

Cunningham, who retired from Norfolk Southern as vice president of Human Resources, has more than 40 years of experience in leadership, planning, strategy and budgeting. His career and retirement have been marked with a spirit of service. The Grambling State graduate has been active with his fraternity, Omega Phi Psi, in community volunteerism projects since his retirement.

Member Gregory Jones

Jones is president and CEO of The Jones Group. With over 25 years of leadership experience in government affairs, business development, and political advocacy, The Jones Group has represented a variety of corporations, industry and professional associations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Current and former clients include Abbott Laboratories, American Heart Association, Apple, Draft Kings, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers, Pfizer, Alabama State University, and Tuskegee University.

Member Janet D. Barnes, M. D

Dr. Janet D. Barnes is a pediatrician in New Orleans, Louisiana and is affiliated with Touro Infirmary. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Member Sarah Dennis, Ph.D.

Member David Jefferson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Political Science Department

Grambling State University

Retiree – JNET Communication New Jersey

Governance Position

Grambling State University Standard Five Compendium 5 RA5.3 Stakeholder Involvement

Member Name Biography

Pastor, Teacher, Visionary, Community Servant, Attorney, Husband, Father and Grandfather are among the many ministerial roles of Reverend Dr. David Jefferson, Sr., Pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Newark, NJ.

Member Murphy Cheatham

Principle of Cheatham and Associate Fort Worth, Texas

Member Richard J. Gallot, Jr., J.D. President – Grambling State University

Member Ja’Quel Brooks President - Student Government Association

The College of Education is an active member/participant in the following professional organizations and entities:

1. American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE): The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) is the leading voice on educator preparation. AACTE represents more than 800 postsecondary institutions with educator preparation programs dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based preparation that assures educators are ready to teach all learners. AACTE’s website can be accessed at http://aacte.org/

2. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC): Mission: The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children wi th exceptionalities. We accomplish our mission through advocacy, standards, and professional development. Core values include Visionary Thinking, Integrity, and Inclusiveness. CEC’s central goal is for educators to be highly competent professionals entrusted to provide quality instruction that will enable all students to pursue their full potential. Access CEC’s website at https://www.cec.sped.org/

3. International Literacy Association (ILA): The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a global advocacy and membership organization of more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 86 countries. With more than 60 years of experience, ILA has set the standard for the definition of literacy and the best methods to teach and evaluation literacy. Mission: Our mission is to empower educators, inspire students, and encourage leaders with the resources they need to make literacy accessible for all. Access ILA’s website at https://www.literacyworldwide.org/

4. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): ISTE is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education. ISTE inspires the creation of solutions and connections that improve opportunities for all learners by delivering: practical guidance, evidence-based professional learning, virtual networks, thought-provoking events and the ISTE Standards Mission: ISTE inspires educators worldwide to use technology to innovate teaching and learning, accelerate good practice and solve tough problems in education by providing community, knowledge and the ISTE Standards, a framework for rethinking education and empowering learners. Access ISTE’s website at https://www.iste.org/

Grambling State University Standard Five Compendium 5 RA5.3 Stakeholder Involvement

EXAMPLE #1: Shared Accountability for the preparation of Candidates

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 1 – Bienville; MOU 2 - Caddo) within the Parish School district outlines the multiple ways in which GSU and its partners exhibit shared accountability in the preparation of teacher candidates. Within the “District Approved Program, Placement, and Clinical Experience Parameters” section of the MOU, a list of responsibilities highlighting the expectations of the district, the mentor teacher, and the Grambling clinical supervisor are provided for each type of clinical experience (practicum, traditional student teaching, collaborative partnership experience, and yearlong residency).