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Among the goals of the College of Education:  Maintain resources and facilities that allow each program to meet its expected outcomes. www.education.sfasu.edu/coe/html/Introduction.htm (CF, p. 39-43).


STANDARD 6 - RESOURCES
http://www.sfasu.edu/education/about/accreditations/ncate/standards/6/

THIS STANDARD IS MET. 

The unit is expected to have the budget, personnel and facilities, including information technology resources to prepare candidates to meet professional, state and institutional standards. The rubrics expect that the budget allocations are at least proportional to other units on campus, that there are sufficient numbers of full-time faculty and support personnel to support programs, that faculty workloads allow faculty to be effectively engaged in teaching, scholarship, and service. It is also expected that facilities support the use of information technology by candidates and faculty, and that faculty and candidates have access to current and sufficient curricular and library resources and electronic information. 

INTERVIEW with Dr. Lee Stewart
STANDARD 6 - RESOURCES

Q - Where is evidence of commitment to technology in this standard?
A - In addition to the COE's vision, mission, and values stated on its home page http://www.education.sfasu.edu/coe/html/Introduction.htm, evidence of commitment in the on-going technological development of existing technology, acquisition and implementation of new Technology is indicated below:

Q - In general, what are the significant notable changes with regard to the integration of technology since NCATE's last visit?
A - Dean's Office furnished this response:  
All Departments:
 Elementary Education:
 Elementary Education-Early Childhood Laboratory:
 Kinesiology:
 Human Sciences:
 Human Services:

Q - Where do we still need to improve?
Ans: We are continuing to acquire IDEAL learning Environment rooms.

Continue implementation of COE computer Domain, Advanced Server for database and communications, and integration of new system management techniques.

Provide more services in Educational Media Center and more information to faculty and staff about services available through other University offices and departments.

Q - What future plans are in place?
Ans: Continue to work on being able to present College of Education courses online.  We currently have 60% of our courses available and anticipate 100% by August 2007.

Q  - What evidence do you have to demonstrate that the unit provides adequate resources and opportunities for professional development of faculty, including training in the use of technology?
Ans: Ongoing use of SFA Office of Instructional Technology training for online courses.  Professors receive training from the College of Education Technology Specialist in the use of the new classroom audiovisual and computer equipment.  The new university Teaching Excellence Center is also committed to supporting faculty training in technology http://www2.sfasu.edu/teachingexcellence/Technology/index.htm   Faculty also receive training from contractors when new equipment is delivered. Additionally, there are faculty presentations on new and interesting procedures and techniques.

Q - What evidence do you have to demonstrate that the unit has adequate campus and school facilities to support candidates (and other school personnel) in using technology?
Ans: Doc Lab with computers and printer available http://www.sfasu.edu/computing/campus_labs.html.  We use a Distance Learning training room to teach distance education classes. Four rooms equipped with IDEAL Learning Environment Systems. Dedicated support facility for students, The SHACK, Student Help Assisting Computer Knowledge. The SHACK  http://www.sfasu.edu/shack/ provides assistance to configure and do minor software repair of student computers for use on the SFA Campus network.

Q - What evidence do you have to demonstrate that the unit has adequate campus and school facilities to support faculty in using technology?
Ans: SFA Office of Instructional Technology training room with instructors. Mr. Robert Judy the College of Education dedicated Technology Specialist. Human Science Distance Learning Specialist, Mr. Jim Egner. SFA Telecommunications maintenance and support staff for networking and faculty computer repair and some technical training.

Q - What evidence do you have to demonstrate that we have adequate resources to maintain and use the assessment data collection each program is expected to have?
Ans: College of Education Office of Assessment and Accountability – Provides accreditation and test data to the departments. Provides statistical reports of tests scores relevant to the college’s goals and objectives. Prepares annual state and federal accountability reports.

In place, and working, data collection program (using the FileMaker Pro program) for the College of Education, all departments, to gather, track and analyze candidate progress through Benchmarks and Specialized Professional Associations.

Q - What evidence do you have to demonstrate that we have adequate resources to provide faculty and candidates sufficient and current library and curricular resources and electronic information?
Ans: The Steen Library has designated a specific librarian, Ms Tina Oswald, ext. 468-1861, to provide assistance to the College of Education graduate school program. 

The Steen Library has computers available for student use that provides access to indexes, e-journals, books, online catalogs, web sites, newsgroups, course reserves and all other library resources.

Q - Clinical work in education, like other professional fields, requires adequate resources. Sufficient resources, including information technology resources, are necessary to offer all of the programs at the institution that prepare educators to work in schools, including the delivery of high-quality field experiences and clinical practice. What evidence do you have that demonstrate we have access to this level of adequate resources in the field?
Ans: The Steen Library has a computer program referred to as “Calli”.  The Calli program is a research tool developed specifically for SFA students. This program is available to anyone who has access to the internet and the SFA Home Page. A feature/service on the home page is the login to MySFA, a program that allows access to faculty/student services available at SFA.

Through MySFA you gain access to the Steen Library resources and also the Calli program which access to resources not available through web search engines. Calli is arranged by SFA's departments or academic disciplines.

Students choose the Calli page designed for their research topic or the Course. Calli includes a way to access all library resources.

SURVEY RESULTS

Negative


OTHER DOCUMENTATION

MET - Most web sites are current, user-friendly, and accurate.

The unit’s recruiting and admission practices are described clearly and consistently in publications and catalogs. Academic calendars, catalogs, publications, grading policies, and advertising are accurate and current.

Examples:
Early  Childhood Center http://www.education.sfasu.edu/ele/CENTERS/ECHpages/NoFramesHome.htm
Education HOME http://www.education.sfasu.edu/
University HOME http://www.sfasu.edu/  
General Student Information http://www.sfasu.edu/currentstudents/index.html
http://www.sfasu.edu/academics/
Calendars http://www.sfasu.edu/calendars/
Visitors  http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions/visitsfa/
Admissions http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions/
Departments http://www.sfasu.edu/academics/majors.asp
Certification Programs http://www.education.sfasu.edu/coe/html/certificationprograms.htm
Graduate Programs http://www.sfasu.edu/graduate/
Educator Candidate Information
Distance Ed courses http://www.oit.sfasu.edu/disted/web-courses.html
Faculty Workshops & Training http://www.oit.sfasu.edu/facdev/workshops.html
Course Welcome Pages - online courses
http://www.oit.sfasu.edu/courseinfo/ELE_523_501_sowards.html
http://www.education.sfasu.edu/ele/classes/abel/RDG_503_501_abel.htm


MET - our new academic advising center is well-equipped, open daily, and easily accessible to candidates. There are online backup information links for students, as well as, counseling services and an academic support center.

The unit ensures that candidates have access to student services such as advising and counseling.

Examples:
Academic Support Center http://www.sfasu.edu/libweb/aarc/get_your_tutor.asp
Counseling & Support  http://www.sfasu.edu/ccs/counseling/
Media Centers http://www.education.sfasu.edu/ele/CENTERS/TECHNOLOGY.HTM
http://www.sfasu.edu/its/resources.asp
General Services http://www.sfasu.edu/students/
Library Services for Faculty & Students http://www.sfasu.edu/libweb/departments/research/index.asp
General Advising http://www.sfasu.edu/education/advising.asp
Elementary Education Advising http://www.sfasu.edu/education/departments/elementary/advising/index.asp

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