The Teacher Quality Grant has been approved for the 15th consecutive year at ACU adding up to $3.27 million of external funding. The federal grant, formerly known as the Eisenhower Grant Program, is a program in which high school and middle school teachers spend three weeks at ACU being trained how to teach math and science classes. The program ... [Read More…]
Doctoral education program proposal in last stretch
Last month, the Department of Graduate Studies in Education (GSE) faced a likely closure of the department and its masters' degree programs, but may have the opportunity of staying open with the addition of a doctorate of education in organizational leadership. Dr. Donnie Snider, chair and dean of the College of Education and Human Services, Dr. ... [Read More…]
AnswerBook becomes available only on iTunes
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication released its 20th edition of the AnswerBook for the 2014-15 year, officially saying goodbye to the hardcopies and making it available exclusively on iTunes. This copy-desk reference guide to the university contains information about ACU including historical, geographical and cultural facts. ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 09.17.14
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Scholastic Book Fair returns to campus
Theta Epsilon is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair this week in the Curriculum Materials Lab of the ACU Education Building to fundraise for their literacy event next spring. The event started Monday and remains open through Friday. Jessica Bailey, junior elementary education major from Brownwood, took advantage of the event early, purchasing ... [Read More…]
Texas drops algebra II mandate
Incoming high school freshmen in the state of Texas are no longer required to take algebra II as a mandated math course. Public education in Texas is regulated by three separate entities: the state Legislature, Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education. As the state's elected representatives, the Legislature determines all ... [Read More…]
University to offer master’s in education
ACU will offer a new master's program in education next year. The first cohort is set to begin this spring semester. Graduate programs are already offered in education, but a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning has now been added to the options. Dr. Dana Kennamer Pemberton, chair of the Department of Teacher Education, said the ... [Read More…]
Education building welcomes new Snack Shack run by Theta Epsilon
The Snack Shack opened in the Phillips Education Building on Sept. 30. Food items and drinks are being sold for only $1. Theta Epsilon, the Education Honor Society, created the Snack Shack now located in the Curriculum Materials Lab in the education building. Whitney White, senior elementary education major from Trophy Club, is the president of ... [Read More…]
Abilene High to create writing center with ACU’s help
Abilene Independent School District, with the help of ACU, created a writing center for Abilene High students. Cole Bennett, associate professor of language and literature, worked with the students to train them on strategies, methodology and reporting for the Eagle Writing Center. "It's really because we believe in helping the community, and ... [Read More…]
Center for International Education changes leadership
Laura McGregor, the assistant director of International Student Services, is leaving her post after working at ACU for more than 12 years. After McGregor had her baby in December she took off time to spend with her growing family. "She took maternity leave and has been taking sick leave and vacation time off and on since then," said Stephen ... [Read More…]