Important Notice Regarding the Elimination of the Graduate Student Professional Development Grant

It is with deep regret that we must announce the elimination of the Graduate Student Professional Development Grant (GSPDG).  We are sure you are aware of the recent budget reductions required to meet the University’s operating margin.  The Office of Graduate Studies was required to reduce our FY2014 general expense budget by 28%.  As a non-revenue generating unit, Graduate Studies operates with a modest budget.  Our operating expenses are  limited and offer little room for reductions. Unfortunately, the greatest discretionary expense for the office is the Professional Development Grant.  Given the scope of the challenge to reduce our budget, it was necessary to sacrifice the grant in order to sustain our business operations.  We will phase out the grant by the end of the fiscal year.  

April 1^st was the regularly scheduled deadline for GSPDG applications which were funded by Graduate Student Associations (GSA) during winter quarter. These have been passed on to Graduate Studies by various units to be considered for GSPDG funding which will occur by the end of spring quarter. We will have one more round of funding, as described below:

Travel Dates:  Travel Must be completed by June 30, 2013.

GSA Application Deadline:  Completed applications must be to individual GSA’s by their fall quarter deadline. Check with GSA representatives for the exact date, typically between week 7-9 of fall quarter.  

GSPDG Application Deadline:  November 15, 2013, GSA forwards funded applications to Graduate Studies for consideration of additional GSPDG funding.

GSPDG Decisions and Funding: Completed by November 27, 2013

It is our hope that schools and divisions will be able to address the gap left by the elimination of this fund.  It is our hope, too, that the Office of Graduate Studies can find the means to reinstate the grant in the future as our commitment to supporting graduate student research and professional development remains steadfast.

If you have any questions, please contact Paula.

Remembering Jesse Ricks

COESA would like to extend its condolences to the family and friends of Jesse Ricks, who passed away April 22nd following a car accident. Jesse was a current MA student in the Child, Family, and School Psychology program scheduled to graduate in the spring. Jeese also worked at the Fisher Early Learning Center in their summer camp program. 

We encourage students to take advantage of the resources available to them through the University:
Students:  Health and Counseling Center – 303-871-2205
Employees:  Employee Assistance Program – 303-871-2205

All members of the University community:  Religious and Spiritual Life – 303-871-4488

End of Year Celebration Announced!

Greetings MCE Students,

Save the date - COESA's end of the year event will be on Friday, May 31 from 4-6pm.

This event is to celebrate the students and faculty in Morgridge College of Education and recognize the exceptional work done in the 2012-2013 academic year. At this event we want to recognize exemplary students and faculty in each program who have gone above and beyond what is expected as students and faculty. Please take a moment to nominate a fellow student and/or faculty member in your program who you feel should be recognized in the following areas.

Students being recognized possess the following:

• Supports or creates a welcoming and inclusive college environment through practices within his/her relevant field and activities
• Has had a positive impact on the moral within the student organization
• Engages other members of the organization in a meaningful manner
• Has participated in events held by COESA and the individual student organization when possible
• Demonstrated leadership organization within his or her respective program

Faculty being recognized should possess the following:

• He or she has had a positive impact on a diverse student population through their academic responsibilities; research, recruitment, retention, and graduation
• He or she has consistently demonstrated inclusive practices in their methods/approaches to teaching
• Engages other constituents of the Morgridge College of Education in a meaningful and positive manner
• Supports or creates a welcoming and inclusive college environment through practices within his/her relevant field and activities
• Demonstrated qualities of leadership that is inclusive of everyone despite gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, race, color, religious creed, national origin or military status.
• He or she is preferred to have executed workshops, meetings, seminars, or community engagement activities that enhance the University of Denver’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

Please fill out the nomination form by Monday, May 13.

We look forward to celebrating the year with you on May 31!

In Partnership,

The 2012-2013 COESA Board

COESA Presidential Election Tied!

The initial round of voting for COESA President for 2013-14 has resulted in an exact tie!  For this reason, polls will be re-opened from March 18th through March 22nd.   If you have not already voted, please do so on March 18th!

Announcing the candidates for COESA President!

Voting is now open for the position of COESA President. The two candidates are: Deepta DasGupta and Katie Voroselo.  Candidates' biographies and a link to vote follow.  Remember to vote before March 9th!

Deepta DasGupta

Deepta DasGupta is a student in the Counseling Psychology program, making the transition from Masters to PhD. She has been on the COESA board for the 2012-2013 school year, originally in the role of Communications Chair, and now as Engagement and Inclusive Excellence Chair. She is originally from upstate New York, and lived in Austin, TX for ten years, where she did her undergrad at the University of Texas. She also has a Masters in Sociology/Criminology from the University of New Mexico. She worked as a researcher in Health Sciences for several years before returning to school. In her free time, she likes to play with her dog, Gatsby, hang out with friends, and go hiking (although lately, she just looks at the mountains through the window). 

Katie Voroselo

Katie Voroselo is a Child, Family, and School Psychology Ed.S. student presently in her second year. She hails from Cleveland, Ohio and studied Psychology and Human Resources at Baldwin-Wallace university, just outside of Cleveland. After years of working in HR, Katie decided to pursue her dream of working with children and families and go back to school to begin her graduate studies to become school psychologist. Currently she serves as the Vice-President of COESA and was previously the Community Engagement and Inclusive Excellence Chair. As Vice President, Katie has made it a personal priority to listen to students from all programs and present their ideas and needs to the board. As COESA grows it’s role and scope at Morgridge, Katie plans  to ensure that this growth will match and surpass the students’ needs today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

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Nominations open for COESA board and President positions.

Greetings MCE students,

It is time for the College of Education Student Association (COESA) elections! COESA is the governing body and voice for students in the Morgridge College of Education and we need you to ensure the success of the organization. If you, or someone you know, are interested in serving on the board, we encourage you to use the nomination form links below.

COESA is calling for individuals who are interested in the 2013-2014 COESA President position. The president sets the COESA agenda, moderates executive board meetings, and communicates student concerns and priorities to the Deans and the University Graduate Student Government. Thus, we hope you will consider nominating yourself or others for this important position. If you are interested in running for COESA President or nominating someone for this position, please submit your information or their information using the following link below. Nominations for President are due by February 22.

Please submit nominations for COESA President here

 COESA is also calling for individuals who are interested in serving on the 2013-2014 COESA Executive Board. The Executive Board is composed of one representative from the following programs:

• Child, Family, School Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Curriculum & Instruction/TEP
• Higher Education
• Library & Information Science

Each member of the board is an important asset to the organization's success. If you are interested in serving on the board as either Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communication Chair, Community Engagement Chair, or Activities Chair, fill out the nomination form below by March 29, 2013!

Please nominate board members here

Thanks again!