Monday Minutes

Here are your Monday Minutes for October 26-30, 2020. 

From the Department Head

Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty, 

Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day and a university holiday (no classes, offices closed).

From President Cruzado: Election Day is next week and, as leaders, we are called to exercise our right to vote. You can still register to vote and receive a printed ballot at the county's mobile Elections Satellite Office, which will be on campus in the west lobby of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse from Tuesday, Oct. 27 until Friday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can also still deliver your voter registration card in person to the Gallatin County Elections Office at 311 W. Main St., Room 210, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day itself). If you were mailed your ballot, you may drop it off at the courthouse or at one of the 14 drop-off locations -- including the ASMSU office in the Strand Union Building. Do not put your ballot in the mail on election day as it will not be counted. If you will be voting in person, you may do so at the Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St. Everyone in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

We commit to making each other proud by the way in which we express our opinion and the respect we show for others to do the same. To understand your rights -- and the rights of others, including those we disagree with -- please visit our new website with information about this vital part of the Constitution at montana.edu/freespeech.

Take good care,

Dr. Ann Ewbank

News and Announcements

• MSU Commencement will be held on Sunday, November 22 with EHHD in the afternoon. Please RSVP by 11/13. No ticket, no entry, no exceptions!
• Our final department meeting is on Tuesday, November 10, 3:10-4:30 in Ann Ewbank’s WebEx room. As is our department tradition, we will reflect upon and celebrate our #EdGoals.
• Join by phone
• +1-855-797-9485 US Toll free
• +1-415-655-0002 US Toll
• Access code: 920 310 123
• Please save the date for the Virtual TEP Induction Ceremony and Student Teacher Sendoff: Monday, November 9 at 6:15pm. Ms. Kristi Borge, 2021 Montana Teacher of the Year and Department of Education alum, will provide the keynote address.

Micki's Desk

• We have had great response to registration for Spring 2021.  If you need your registration pin, please email [email protected]  Remember to clear up any holds on MyInfo so registration will be easy.
• The Registrar still needs to make a few changes to the Spring Schedule – stay tuned.   
• We will be adding EDLD 630-001 Supervision and Instructional Leadership to the Spring Schedule. The course focuses on increasing the knowledge and skills of supervising and leading instruction on a district or school systems basis. Emphasis is given to dimensions of leadership at the district level including supervision of the leadership team, aligning the vision, mission, and strategic plan with student needs, professional growth, and maximizing resources to support teaching and learning. 

As we move into the last few weeks of the semester REMEMBER The MSU Writing Centeris here to support graduate students!

• Erin Strickland, the Graduate Program Coordinator at the Writing Center, will be available for one-on-one tutoring appointments for a limited number of hours beginning in October. Please use the online scheduler to make an appointment with her or any of the Writing Center's undergraduate tutors!
• Focus Friday is an opportunity for graduate writers to participate in a writing community while working from anywhere. This is a chance to connect with other graduate students working on major writing projects—arguably the best people to have in your corner because they cheer you on while holding you accountable. Every Friday this semester (excluding holidays) you can write with this online community between 9am and 3pm.
• Fall Back with Day Light Savings on November 1^st.  Remember Tuesday, Nov 3^rd is Election Day and all MSU will be closed to encourage VOTING! Then the following week we celebrate our Veterans on Wednesday, November 11^th.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

• Congratulations to Kristi Borge, the 2021 Montana Teacher of the Year and TEP Induction and Student Teacher Send-Off keynote speaker! Learn more about her amazing accomplishments and plan to attend our virtual ceremony on 11/9 @ 6:15pm.
• Our department’s success is determined by our collective accomplishments. Share your own accomplishments with pride! Or if you hear of a colleague or student’s accomplishment, please share. Please send accomplishments and kudos to [email protected].

Professional Development & Engagement Opportunities

• The Science Math Resource Center will host a virtual mathematics competition for middle schoolers on Thursday, Nov. 12. The contest is free and provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes toward analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment. If you work with middle school teachers or students, please encourage them to visit the SMRC Website for more info or to register.
• Join the next CBME Tech Monday Session. On Monday, November 2nd, from 12:00 to 1:00, we will be covering Flipgrid for Student Engagement. Here is the link: https://zoom.us/j/96023868712?pwd=REZ5dzRIY1laa1V4VGZBZ1R4ZTlydz09

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources

• Please join us for the next library media webinar on Tuesday, November 3^rd at 6pm MST: Essential Understandings to Promote Educational Justice. Judy McKenna, Library Media Instructor, will introduce resources that address culturally responsive teaching strategies. Registration is required. All registered participants will receive a recording of the webinar and any relevant resources. Contact [email protected] with questions. 
• Do you have a resource to share? Please email Ann Ewbank.