2003-04 Teacher Education Committee Final Report

Chair: Jim Carlson

Members: Peter Whelan, Jen Sorenson, Judy Kuechle, Dennis Stewart, Kathryn Schwaderer, Craig Kissock

Meetings: September 24, October 15, November 19, February 2, April 30

Topics Discussed:

•  Federal Law – No Child Left Behind and MN State Academic Standards
•  Mission of Teacher Education Committee
•  ElEd and SeEd Programs
•  Student Recommendation Forms
•  Teacher Education Committee and UMM
•  M.Ed. and Graduate course offerings through UMD
•  Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
•  UMM Teaching Licenses

Conclusions:

•  Important to have the interaction with other divisions and disciplines
•  MNBOT and NCATE Accreditation requires this campus connection
•  Continuation of the Teacher Education Committee was discussed and all members were in favor of recommending the continuation of this committee

Prepared By ~ Jana Koehler