American
Philosophical Association recognizes
excellence in Philosophy for Children program
The American Philosophical Association (APA), the main
professional organization for philosophers in the United States, has awarded
this year's prestigious Award for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy
Programs to the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children.
(Full Story)
New department will help University better
meet needs of early education
in the state
In response to changes in state regulations that
have placed special attention on education in a child's early years, the
University has established the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary
Education. Housed in the College of Education and Human Services, the
department will better serve the needs of students who plan to teach at
the preschool and elementary levels. (Full Story)
Technology
Solutions Center puts assistance in one location
The idea was to create a facility where members of the
campus community could get technical assistance in one place. "Our
goal was to avoid what is done at many other universities," said
Harry Schuckel, vice president for Budget, Planning and Information Technology
(IT). "People are bounced from one office to another and still don't
get answers." (Full Story and Photo)
Peace
Camp helps inner-city youth learn how to solve problems without violence
Violence among inner-city youth is a problem that takes
a village of dedicated adults to solve, according to Milton Fuentes of
Psychology. "The job of teaching kids non-violent solutions to conflict
falls on parents, teachers and the communities these kids live in,"
he said. "It's up to us to help turn these kids around." This
summer Fuentes tested Peace Camp, a pilot program he originally developed
in 1995 with St. Mary's Hospital in Hoboken. Students ages 8 through 13
from Jersey City, Union City and West New York came to campus to learn
new ways of resolving conflict by developing what Fuentes calls pro-social
dispositions and skills. (Full Story and Photos)
Sharing
traditions of the holidays
It's the
time of year for sharing, so INSIGHT Online asked members of the
campus to share their holiday traditions. Read what some of your friends,
colleagues and students do to make the holidays special. (Full
Story.)
Ninety-seven
percent of MSU student teachers pass state certification test
Ninety-seven percent of Montclair
State University student teachers passed the tests required by the state
of New Jersey for teacher certification. (Full
Story.)
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