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Nacogdoches ISD renewed their academic partnership in the fall under the direction of the new Superintendent Dr. Fred Hayes. Woden ISD followed in spring and was the first to take part in the Early College High School.
SFA welcomed 17 grade nine students from Woden High School to campus this spring semester. Their first class, SOC 137, Introduction to Sociology, taught by Dr. Jerry Williams.
The Perkins College of Education hosted an Assessment Day on September 23rd. One hundred twenty faculty members were in attendance. The second Assessment Day was held on March 30th with 75% of faculty in attendance. At this assessment day, faculty explored the value of acquiring accreditation or national recognition by programs, departments/schools, the college, and the university. Workshops on issues and practices related to program and student learning outcomes were provided.
Dr. Vikki Boatman, Dr. Alan Larson, Dr. Heather Olson Beal, Ms. Mary Olle, and Dr. Jay Thornton were recognized as departmental/school 2012 Teaching Excellence Honorees and each was presented a framed certificate and a stipend at the PCOE reception on April 4th. Dr. Heather Olson Beal was also recognized as the James I. Perkins College of Education Teaching Excellence Honoree. She was also recognized at the SFA Teaching Excellence ceremony on April 17.
Top Student Scholars in the Perkins College of Education presented their works and research April 10th at the Undergraduate Research Conference. Listed are the scholars, titles of their work, and their mentors. Congratulations to the students on this accomplishment!

PCOE Top Scholar:
Amanda Johnson, Beta-glucan reduces heart disease by lowering LDL-cholesterol, School of Human Sciences, mentored by Dr. Darla O’Dwyer

PCOE Scholars:
Bric Alverson, Social media as a marketing tool for community groups, School of Human Science, mentored by Ms. Mary Olle
Brooke Brodlowicz, Is It Green? A Survey of Flooding Materials, School of Human Sciences, mentored by Donna Pharris
Keilea Bullard, Biomechanical Analysis of the Cartwheel, Department of Kinesiology and Health Science mentored by Delbert Graves
Sarah Feye, Carrie Flowers, & Amanda Johnson, Living the Tasty Life: Cooking for People with Diabetes, School of Human Sciences mentored by Carol Bradley
Amber Heeter, Cassie Welch, Courtnie Bartel, & Elizabeth Royal, Assisted Living Design Project, School of Human Sciences mentored by Mitzi Perrit
Robyn Hicks & Noah Claytor, Is Our Knowledge and Opinion Based on the Internet?, Department of Secondary Education and Education Leadership, mentored by Dr. Kenneth R. Austin
Kayla King, Reflection on Various Interview about Reading and Reading Comprehension, Department of Elementary Education mentored Adrian Decker
Vanessa Pratt, Adaptations to Technology and the Influence on Communication and Cohesion in the Family Context, School of Human Sciences mentored by Dr. Brandon Burr
Brandon Warren, Validation of the SenseWear Pro Armband for Energy Expenditure During Resistance Training, Department of Kinesiology and Health Science mentored by Dr. Mark D. Faries
Congratulations to Heather Stewart, Administrative Assistant in Elementary Education, who received the President’s Award at the recent Annual Staff Service Awards April 5th.
SFA Partnered with Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel, & Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce in welcoming nearly 700 Nacogdoches city and county grade eight students along with over 50 Nacogdoches city and county exhibitors to the first Download Your Future Career Exploration Fair on February 9th. Students were able to speak with representatives from different businesses about job opportunities and the steps to reaching those career goals.
Dr. Karen Embry-Jenlink will lead a cross cultural course to China this June. The Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership is excited to be able to offer this course as an elective in the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program.

Departments Enrollment	Undecided	Elementary ED	Human Sciences	Human Services	Kinesiology	Secondary ED	TOTAL
Spring 2012	20	1325	756	484	1019	269	3873

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