Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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Master's of Early Childhood Education at Champlain
Inaugural Masters of Education Class of 2011 Meets in Orlando
Early Childhood Educator Laurel Bongiorno Leads New Champlain College Graduate Program
By Kayla Hedman ’14 / Champlain News
BURLINGTON, Vt. – A new Champlain College master’s degree in early childhood education (M.Ed) began earlier this fall under the direction of program director Laurel Bongiorno. This is the eighth graduate program for Champlain, combining the convenience of 24/7 online courses and face-to-face learning in one short residency experience.“With each passing year, the bar is being raised in early childhood education regarding which credentials are required to fulfill the different roles and responsibilities,” explained Bongiorno, who has been a full-time faculty member in Champlain’s education program for more than 12 years.
“While an increasing number of states require higher levels of education for early childhood educators, the offerings for graduate-level degree programs that can be achieved while still working full time are virtually non-existent,” she noted. Additionally, there is a demand for professional administration of early childhood programs—yet few degrees exist specifically oriented toward management. The inaugural class was made up of 20 students from Texas to Germany.
There are three start points per year in September, January and May. Graduation requires 36 credit hours and a residency, usually being completed in one and a half years. Applications are accepted year round. To begin in January 2012, applications are due Dec. 9. Visit www.champlain.edu/med for more information.
Speak Easy
Got the end of semester blues? Just hanging in there?
Drop in for a bit of holiday cheer and final exam decompression at the last Speak Easy
of the semester,Thursday (12/8) in the IDX Fireside Lounge. Stop by anytime between
2:30 and 4:15, for fuel for the final push, featuring the usual assortment of fine libations and
victuals, and some intellectual or social nourishment for the holiday season.
As always, open to all members of the Champlain community. Come with friends or to meet new friends.
What is Speak Easy?
Speak Easy is a forum for all people at Champlain to get to know each other a little better, to feel a little more connected, to meet other students, faculty and staff outside our classes, departments, and disciplines in a relaxed, informal environment. Come for a few minutes, or a few hours, hang out and talk about – or listen to – whatever you want.
Craig Pepin, Assistant Dean for Assessment, Assistant Professor, Core Division
Credit for Life at Champlain
BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Champlain College students had a chance recently to test their budgeting skills for life after graduation through an afternoon of budgeting simulation.
While graduation is still a few years away, more than 100 first-year students took advantage of a Life Experience & Action Dimension (LEAD) program presented with the help of Champlain's Center for Financial Literacy and sponsorship from People's United Bank.http://www.champlain.edu/News-and-Events/News/Credit-for-Life.html
Holiday Hoopla
Thursday, Dec. 8 from 11 am to 3 p.m. in Hauke Conference Room to benefit "Teach for Tomorrow"
The Champlain College Views 2012 Calendar
$15
$5 from every calendar sold will be donated to the Champlain College United Way Campaign Fund
This is a Limited Edition Calendar featuring the people and places of Champlain College, photographed by Stephen Mease, Public Information and News Director.
Also note cards, postcards, magnets and assorted Post card grab bags.
Mid-Year Graduation Celebration
A celebration to mark the December graduation of Champlain College students was held Monday, Dec. 5 at Roger H. Perry Hall. This new tradition was started under the direction of Elisabeth Muroski, '11.5. Offering remarks were President David Finney, Provost Robin Abramson and Alumni Director Alison Johnson.
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