Greetings to all of you from the Penn State College of Education Alumni Society Board! In spite of the coronavirus pandemic, we continue to engage with our College of Education Alumni and Students.
Five board committees have been involved in a variety of activities this year. Here is a snapshot of the outstanding work each committee has been undertaking.
The Alumni-Student Teacher Network Committee provided virtual supplemental activities related to teacher certification and job searches to student teachers. Mock interviews have been conducted and a virtual celebration was held in late April.
The Academic and Career Enrichment Committee always congratulates recent graduates and has created a very informational program titled “Penn State Proud: Teachers Helping Teachers.”
The Outreach and Engagement Committee communicates to former and current board members with the Emeri-TIES newsletter. The committee creates various opportunities for alumni to connect. Great fun was had by all during the Virtual Pet Show!
The Constitution and Policy Committee has spent considerable time updating and revising the Alumni Society’s bylaws with a special emphasis on increasing cultural and racial awareness.
Finally, the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (J.E.D.I.) has been established. The overarching goal of this newly formed committee is to be explicit and intentional in promoting the goals of social justice and equity as a part of the College of Education Strategic Plan. As a part of this committee work, the Alumni Society Board of Directors annually will recognize an alum who has demonstrated exemplary engagement and commitment in promoting J.E.D.I.
We are delighted to serve the Penn State College of Education students and alumni. For more information about the Alumni Society Board check out our page at https://ed.psu.edu/alumni-giving/alumni-society-board on the College of Education website.
For the Glory,
Joseph H. Clapper
’92 D.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction