Grant Writing Brown Bag--Inspirational and motivational

Hello All,

Last Wednesday's Brown Bag on Grant Writing presented by Drs. Bruce Saddler, Kristie Saddler, and Debi May, with valuable added comments from Dr. Frank Vellutino, has...in words of our RGSO president "informed, encouraged and inspired the students" with their expertise, experience, and enthusiasm on this topic. Unfortunately, I was not able to take any pictures of this wonderful event, but I think all can agree, the information shared with us that day is much more valuable.

That said, seeing that many students were not able to make it to the event, and with the motivation and inspiration accumulated from the presentation, I have taken the liberty to create a little overview of what I have gathered and understood about grant writing. It is taking me a bit longer than expected to finish this, but please check back in the next week or two, and a link will be provided!

Thanks Drs. Bruce Saddler, Kristie Saddler, and Debi May for an exceptional, information-filled presentation, and thank you Dr. Frank Vellutino for sharing your words of wisdom!

Pictures from Teacher Assessment Brown Bag

Hello Fellow Ed Psychers!

Click here to check out pictures from our last Brown Bag on growth and value-added modeling and the implications for teacher evaluation. Zach Warner has done a beautiful job shedding insights on what value-added modeling is in the field of education and application in teacher evaluation. With his humor, Dilbert cartoons by Scott Adams, and graphical illustrations created with R, his presentation had captured the full attention of his audience!

Brown Bag on Value Added Modeling

Brown Bag Speaking Series Presents:

Growth and Value-Added Modeling--

Implications for Teacher Evaluation

with Zach Warner

Value-added modeling, a concept borrowed from economics,

is becoming an increasingly popular tool for evaluating teachers.

Can these models paint an accurate picture of teacher quality?

Zach Warner will give an overview of how growth and value-added

models are used in teacher evaluation. His experience with the NYS SGP

model and current issues surrounding this topic will be discussed.

Wednesday, Nov 2, 2011

11:30am - 1:oopm @ ED335

(light refreshments will be provided)

If you have any questions, please contact

Mary Beth Arcidiacono @

marcidiacono@albany.edu

We look forward to seeing you!

Your GSO Funds at Work!

Pictures from Tiger Mom Brown Bag

Greetings all!

Thanks to our colleague, Yehan, pictures are available here of our Wednesday's Brown Bag event on Tiger Mom. It's been said that this one broke record for highest attendance! The complexity of the topic of what good parenting should be brought in an hour and a half of intense and deep conversation with varying thoughts and opinions on Tiger Mom's strict ways.

With attendees showing high interest on this topic, we are planning for a Tiger Mom Part 2 for next semester, so be sure to keep a look out for this!

Photos of Picnic with TSA

Hello Gang!

Click here to check out the pictures of this year's fall outing! Great turnout from both EdPsy and Turkish Student Association. A nice variety of deliciousness--BBQ, chips and dip, Turkish desserts, hot apple cider, and the list goes on. A tad chilly, but the sun partied with us throughout. I think it's safe to say, the 2011 fall outing was a huge success.

Thanks to all those who were involved in the planning, prepping, and organizing of this event!

Lively Discussion on Tiger Moms

Brown Bag Speaking Series Presents:

Tiger Moms

with Drs. Joan Newman and David Dai

The book titled "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother"

provokes hot discussion of parenting. Is Tough

Parenting Really the Answer? Join Drs. Newman

and Dai in a lively discussion about this topic.

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011

11:30am - 1:oopm @ ED335

(light refreshments will be provided)

If you have any questions, please contact

Mary Beth Arcidiacono @

marcidiacono@albany.edu

We look forward to seeing you!

Your GSO Funds at Work!

Apple Picking and Fall Picnic "Upgraded"

Educational Psychology and Methodology

&

Turkish Student Association

present

Apple Picking and Fall Picnic

October 15, 2011

BBQ & Turkish desserts will be served!

Please RSVP to

Fei Chen (feichenchina@gmail.com) or

Hamide Yilmaz-Gozu (turksa@albany.edu)

by OCTOBER 13,

with the number attending and if you need a ride.

Your GSO Funds At Work!

Indian Ladder Farms

342 Altamont Voorheeseville Rd.

Altamont, NY 12009

Thacher Park

1 Hailes Cave Road

Voorheesville, NY 12186

Research Convos: Self-Regulated Learning

Brown Bag Speaking Series Presents:

Research Conversations: Self-Regulated Learning

with Sig Tobias and Heidi Andrade

Join Drs. Tobias and Andrade in a lively discussion about

self-regulated learning as it relates to current topics and

issues in research. They will facilitate a dialog on student

research interests and explore possible new ideas and

directions for research. Bring your ideas,

your curiosity and your voice.

Wednesday, Oct 5, 2011

11:30am - 1:oopm @ ED335

(light refreshments will be provided)

If you have any questions, please contact

Mary Beth Arcidiacono @

marcidiacono@albany.edu

We look forward to seeing you!

Your GSO Funds at Work!

Donate Now to Help Schoharie Students

Schoharie Needs Help

Educational Psychology and Methodology RGSO is

asking for donations to help aid in the relief of

Schoharie County victims from Tropical Storm Irene.

What is needed: School Supplies

Notebooks,

Pencils,

Pens,

Looseleaf paper,

Folders,

Markers,

Coloring Pencils,

Crayons,

Newly or Gently used Backpacks,

and

other school related items.

Where: Drop off in ED 233 or ED B009

If you have any questions, email them to

marcidiacono@albany.edu

Your GSO Funds at Work!!!

Apple Picking and Fall Picnic

APPLE PICKING AND FALL PICNIC

All Educational Psychology Students,

Faculty, Family & Friends are Invited

Saturday, October 15, 2011

10am to 2pm

We will be car pooling, leaving the circle near Education

& the Student Center lower entrance @ 10am. You may

also meet us at the parking lot of Indian Ladder Farms

or at Thacher Park near the Indian Ladder hiking trail.

(see below for addresses)

Beverages, sandwich platters, and salads will be provided.

You are welcomed to bring snacks and desserts to share

Please R.S.V.P. to

Fei Chen (feichenchina@gmail.com)

by Thursday Oct 13, with the number

attending and if you will need a ride.

Your GSO Funds At Work!

Indian Ladder Farms

342 Altamont Voorheeseville Rd.

Altamont, NY 12009

Thacher Park

1 Hailes Cave Road

Voorheesville, NY 12186

Brown Bag 101

The Educational Psychology and Methodology Graduate Student Organization Welcome Event Presents:

Brown Bag 101

Wednesday, September 21^st, 2011

11:30am to 1 p.m.

Education Building 335

Join the Educational Psychology and Methodology RGSO at our WELCOME meeting. New RGSO officers will answer your questions about the RGSO, explore topics for the “Brown Bag” series, and listened to your ideas for the coming year. Bring your questions and ideas. All graduate students in the Educational Psychology and Methodology department are invited.

Please contact Mary Beth Arcidiacono mbarchid@msn.com if you have any questions! We look forward to seeing you!

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Your GSO Funds at Work!

Our Division RGSO's Newly Elected Officers!

Introducing the new officers of our division's RGSO for the 2011-2012 academic year!

Mary Beth Arcidiacono

(President)

Fei Chen

(Vice-President)

Jenna McLean

(Treasurer/Secretary)

Christopher Valle

(Listserv)

Angela Lui

(Website)

Quan Chen

Shuyi Guan

Stella Xian Li

Shufen Wang

(Representatives)

Thank you and congratulations to these individuals!

Vellutino Named Distinguished Professor

On June 3, 2011, Dr. Frank Vellutino was awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor by the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees. The Distinguished Professorship is a system-wide recognition of the scholarship of SUNY's most exceptional and accomplished faculty. It is bestowed upon those who have achieved national or international distinction and a prominent reputation within a chosen field. Congratulations Dr. Vellutino!

For UAlbany's complete news release, click here