OSU College of Education and Human Ecology

Winter 2007 E-News
One new college, one new vision -- Inspiring Innovation in Learning and Living
Dean David W. AndrewsMessage from Dean David W. Andrews

Learning what is necessary to live cannot be untangled from living in a manner that allows you to learn: learning and living are inextricably connected.

Read more about the dean's new vision
of the new college.
Welcome to the first edition of the College of Education and Human Ecology E-News! Today, the college is maximizing the expertise of our excellent faculty in education and human sciences to spark new solutions to complex problems that...
...serve vulnerable youth and
their families

Faculty Team Puts Top Priority
on Preventing the Tragedy of Teen Suicide
Darcy Haag Granello and Paul Granello, associate professors of counselor education, School of Physical Activity and Educational Services, have a new book out and are leading two new grants, both tied to suicide prevention among Ohio youth. (more)

Preventing Teen Dating Violence:
We Need to Start Early
Read more about the problem and the innovative plan for a solution being developed by Amy Bonomi, associate professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science.
(more)

Human Nutrition Researcher Seeks to Harness the Power of Vitamin A to Prevent Blindness
Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. Newly arrived Professor Earl Harrison, Department of Human Nutrition, interrogates the tiny cells of the intestine, asking how they absorb vitamin A and getting answers. (more)


...foster children's success in preschool through grade 12 settings

Early Childhood Center to Inspire Quality Parenting for Neighborhood in Need
When the college's new Early Childhood Development Center opens in the Weinland Park neighborhood, a grant from The Columbus Foundation will support parenting classes for families who don't usually have such an opportunity. Connie Cahill and her family have made a meaningful gift to help build the center. (more)

Workshops for Preschool Professionals Integrate Ohio Early Learning Content Standards in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies
Register now for no-cost workshops offered statewide into March 2007, presented by the Early Childhood Quality Network, a project of the college's Center for Special Needs Populations. (more)

Charter Schools Need to Be More Accountable to the Public
Ann Allen, assistant professor, School of Educational Policy and Leadership, has written a reader-friendly policy paper that illuminates the complex problem of charter school accountability. (more)

Consumer Sciences Alumni Show Belief in College, Return to Recruit Future Graduates

Our alumni believe in the college and show it regularly. This autumn, a stellar group attended the Consumer Sciences Career Fair with their employers to recruit current students. Crowds gathered to hear two alumni speakers and special guest Dr. Randal Pinkett, Season 4 winner of "The Apprentice." (more)
Friday, February 23, 2007
EHE Alumni at Ohio State Men's Hockey

Mark your calendar now to join your fellow alumni for dinner at the Longaberger Alumni House and the Ohio State Men's Hockey game. Watch for more details in the new year. E-mail Sean Thompson at thompson.1355@osu.edu or call 614-688-5392 for more information.
Help Us Inspire Innovation by Giving to Education and Human Ecology

At year's end, you can help your alma mater build its distinct global identity.
Gifts to the Dean's Fund support high caliber faculty, high achieving students, and dedicated staff.

Your gifts --

  • start up innovative new initiatives, like the Early Childhood Development Center.
  • bring world-class faculty to join our excellent scholars
  • support new opportunities for students that otherwise could not be pursued.

The new college is leading a new wave of thinking that will be visionary in its approach to learning and living. Please join us.

Contact Tracy Bleichrodt, Development Officer, at 614-292-5538 or bleichrodt.5@osu.edu.