Learning Link | July 2018

2018 South Dakota Governor's Camp

Greetings,

Last week we enjoyed the company of 50 gifted students who attended the 2018 South Dakota Governor's Camp. The energy and curiosity these young learners brought to campus made us even more eager to see USD students back in our classrooms soon.

With less than one month left until the fall semester begins, we are happy to share the final Learning Link of the summer.

Dean Donald Easton-Brooks, Ph.D.

University of South Dakota School of Education

July Highlights

2018 South Dakota Governor's Camp

7th, 8th, and 9th grade students spent a week at USD learning about a variety of topics, including philosophy, ceramics, graphic design, music and leadership. The students also had the opportunity to hear Miss South Dakota 2018 Carrie Wintle speak about financial literacy.

2018 South Dakota Educators' Institute

The USD School of Education collaborated with the USD Center for Disabilities and the Transition Liaison Project to host the 2018 South Dakota Educators' Institute at the University Center in Sioux Falls. Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels provided opening remarks.

Kari Oyen, Ph.D. of the School of Education discussed behavioral strategies in her conference presentation. Dr. Oyen's latest publication, " An Examination of Critical Features of Positive Frameworks: Impact in Rural Environments for School-based Practitioners ," is now available online.

Research Spotlight

Daniel Hajovsky, Ph.D.

Daniel Hajovsky, Ph.D. of the Division of Counseling and Psychology in Education was named an Early Career Scholar by the Society for the Study of School Psychology.

As one of a few scholars selected nationally to participate in the 2019 School Psychology Research Collaboration Conference , Dr. Hajovsky will receive a grant to work with a senior researcher and collaborate with other selected Early Career Scholars. Congratulations on earning this prestigious award, Dr. Hajovsky!

Alumni Spotlight

John Vining

Congratulations to USD School of Education alumnus John Vining on being named the head coach of the men's golf team.

Vining earned a degree in physical education with minors in coaching and health.

Alisha Vincent, Ed.D. and Rocky VonEye, Ed.D.

Congratulations to Educational Leadership alumnae Alisha Vincent and Rocky VonEye.

An announcement from Dakota Wesleyan University shared, "Alisha Vincent was promoted to associate professor of nonprofit administration and granted tenure.... Rocky VonEye was granted professor emeritus status."

Vincent and VonEye each earned a Doctorate of Education from the University of South Dakota.

Student Spotlight

Katlyn Hillman & Jamie Barnet

Katlyn Hillman (secondary education plus certification: Master of Arts program) and Jamie Barnett (elementary education/special education program) attended the National Education Association (NEA) Student Leadership Conference in Minneapolis held June 27th – 30th.

Jamie also represented South Dakota as the president of the state student group at the weeklong NEA Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly held June 30th – July 5th.

Brittany Jessen

Congratulations to Brittany Jessen for being named the 2017-18 Summit League Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Brittany, an English education graduate, said , "Thank you to the School of Education for the support of my academic and athletic endeavors. I am so grateful for the amazing time that I spent at USD and the high-level education I have received."

Kinesiology & Sport Management Graduate Students

Talin Louder, Ph.D. and four Kinesiology and Sp ort Management graduate students—Lara Boman, Nile Banks, Jordan Preuss, and Jake Rosburg—presented at the 2018 Annual American College of Sports Medicine meeting in Minneapolis.

Coyote Track and Field All-American Individual Honors

The School of Education was well represented by our track and field student-athletes this month. Four of the 12 Coyotes who earned the prestigious award of USTFCCCA All-American individual honors are School of Education students. Congratulations to the following individuals on their recognition by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association!

Zack Anderson

Physical Education

Ashley Thompson

Secondary Education (Master's)

Lara Boman

Kinesiology

and Sport Management (Master's)

Ben Hammer

Kinesiology

and Sport Management

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