The Penn State College of Education Alumni Board keeps working for you.
During the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc with educational institutions and their support systems. Clearly, all those working in education-related fields have learned to adapt and deliver educational opportunities for students, families and alumni.
I am pleased to share that the Penn State College of Education Alumni Society Board (ASB) also has learned to adjust “on the fly” in order to provide great opportunities for alumni and current students. Yes, not even a pandemic can stop the work of the ASB!
- The Academic and Career Enrichment Committee supports K-12 educators including a New Teacher Webinar series coming this July. Penn State Proud – Teachers Helping Teachers prepares infographics and resources for new teachers.
- The Alumni Student-Teacher Network has reached out to more than 500 Penn State student teachers with supplemental learning activities during the pandemic.
- The Outreach and Engagement Committee has created newsletters titled “Emeri-TIES” to keep former board members engaged with the college.
- The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee has begun the important work of making others aware of the lack of student exposure to racially diverse teachers across Pennsylvania. This effort will be broadened in the coming months and years.
- The Constitution and Policy Committee will be receiving input and recommendations from a special Nominations and Elections Ad Hoc committee that will potentially afford all Penn State College of Education Alumni Association members an active voice in the selection of Alumni Society Board members.
Truly, your Alumni Society Board has been incredibly active in spite of pandemic obstacles.
I will be concluding my term as the president of the Alumni Society Board in June. It has been a distinct honor to serve. And it has been my pleasure to meet a wide variety of alumni and current students.
For the Glory,
Joseph H. Clapper
1992 doctorate in education, curriculum and instruction