WINTER 2001
Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and
effective educators for a diverse society
WINTER 2001
Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and
effective educators for a diverse society
From the Dean...
On March 16 we held a reception in the Woodring College of Education. This was not a "grand" affair by some standards. We had punch and cake. We met informally in our lounge in Miller Hall and visited. This is something we do infrequently, for everyone is busy; busy doing what we are assigned to do. That assignment is for the Woodring College of Education to educate its students to be excellent professionals in a variety of fields.
This particular event was to honor the Woodring service-learning groups that coordinate the tutoring of K-12 children and youth by Western student volunteers&endash; LINK, NAMP, HASTA, and Partners in Reading. The students who facilitate these programs along with our school district liaisons and faculty mentors, give unselfishly of their time, energy, and ability to assist others. They serve the College in multiple ways. They mentor. They work with faculty in assisting others. They work in the University and the community to promote and support the causes and roles of the Woodring College of Education. They believe that is a responsibility all should have. In short, they volunteer for a variety of challenges that would go unmet if not for their commitment.
At the reception, I indicated that this event was for the recognition of these leaders in our College that we "take for granted." I said that I was proud of that fact, i.e. that we take them for granted. For, to be taken for granted assumes that certain roles and jobs are fulfilled without question. You have a responsibility and you do it. And, you do it to the best of your ability. My father was a believer in an old adage that asserted, "If it is worth doing, it is worth doing well." It is basically quite simple: YOU GIVE YOUR ALL TO WHAT YOU DO&emdash;PERIOD.
The Woodring College of Education is committed to that principle. If one believes that commitment to profession, others, and self requires doing the best that one can possibly do, then quality must result.
This issue of the Woodring Educator is dedicated to that theme---QUALITY. It contains articles about our programs, faculty and College commitments to QUALITY. I hope you enjoy this issue and take pride in our accomplishments and commitments.
Best wishes,
Marv Klein
Dean
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