The League for Innovations in the Community College 2008 Conference, Denver, CO
Walden University—Booth #320
Visit Booth #320 to learn more about the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University’s degrees and programs online for education professionals. Students choose Walden because our degrees help them become leaders who create positive change in their institutions, organizations, and communities.
Additionally, the Office of Alumni Relations will host a Walden Hospitality Suite for alumni, students, prospective students and guests. Stop by Booth #320 for details on how you can meet successful Walden alumni and students to learn how a Walden degree can work for you.
Visit our booth to:
• View a demonstration of an online course
• Learn more about Walden’s degree programs online
• Learn about careers at Walden’s parent company, Laureate Education, Inc.
Walden-Sponsored Forums at the Conference on Innovations
Forum 1: Preparing Leaders for the 21st Century
Monday, March 3, 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Governor’s Square 17, Concourse, Plaza Building
In the next 5 years community colleges will need over 3,000 new presidents and vice presidents; in the next 15 years community colleges will need over 62,000 new full-time faculty. Many of these new leaders will be prepared in Walden University’s Community College Leadership program. Participants in this session review the distinctive elements that make this program one of the most innovative and substantive graduate programs ever created. More than 130 doctoral students are already enrolled. Join us to learn why this is the fastest-growing program of its kind in the nation. Terry O’Banion, Director, Community College Leadership Program, Walden University; Laura Weidner, Executive Director, Center for Workforce Solutions,Anne Arundel Community College (MD) and CCL Graduate Student, Walden University; Todd Aakhus, Director, Lifelong Learning Center, Rio Salado College (AZ) and CCL Graduate Student, Walden University; Terri Ackland, Dean of Arts and Social Sciences, Central Arizona College (AZ) and CCL Graduate Student, Walden University.
Forum 2: Learning-Centered Innovations That Help Students Succeed
Tuesday, March 4, 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Governor’s Square 17, Concourse, Plaza Building
Learning-centered innovations in programs and practices have swept through the nation’s community colleges creating new approaches and opportunities for student success. Learn how leading educators from three community colleges have implemented strategies for student success that work. Hear about a career exploration program where students meet on-site with local business and industry representatives; a student success program (Dependable Strengths) that increases hope, raises self confidence, and discovers new talent and skills; and a state-wide program of Career Pathways for disadvantaged adults that boasts an 80% retention rate. Terry O’Banion, Director, Community College Leadership Program (CCL), Walden University; John Cech, Dean, College of Technology, MSU-Billings College of Technology (MT) and CCL Graduate Student, Walden University; Laurie Adamson, Director of Women’s Programs and Student Success, Olympic College (WA) and CCL Graduate Student, Walden University; Jennifer Methvin, Vice Chancellor for Academics, University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (AR) and CCL Graduate Student, Walden University.
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
at Walden University shares your commitment to education. Our master’s, doctoral programs and degrees, offered online, are designed to help you improve student achievement and enhance your institution.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
With a Doctor of Education degree, you will broaden your sphere of influence so you can shape the future of education in your school, district, and community. The degree program has two specializations designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.
Specializations
• Teacher Leadership
• Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Ph.D. in Education
The Ph.D. in Education degree program online produces leaders who can address the nation’s most pressing challenges in education. Each degree specialization is designed to meet both your professional interests and the needs of your school district, college, or university. This degree is ideal if you are already a teacher and your career goals include becoming a superintendent, faculty member at a university or community college, or an administrator.
Specializations
• General Program
• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Higher Education
• K–12 Educational Leadership
• Special Education
• Self-Designed
M.S. in Education
The M.S. in Education degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students’ achievements and increase your earning potential. Because the degree program is offered online, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University’s learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.
Specializations
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K–12)
• Educational Leadership (Grades K–12)
• Elementary Reading and Literacy (Grades K–6)
• Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K–6)
• Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades 3–12)
• Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6–12)
• Mathematics (Grades K–5)
• Mathematics (Grades 6–8)
• Middle Level Education (Grades 5–8)
• Science (Grades K–8)
• Teacher Leadership (Grades K–12)
National board certified teachers and those in the process of earning certification can transfer up to six semester credit hours toward a master’s degree. That’s a savings of over $2,300!
Teacher Preparation Programs for First-Time Teachers
Do you know someone interested in changing careers to become a teacher? Ask us about Walden University's new state-approved teacher preparation programs for first-time teachers! We offer accelerated state-approved* teacher preparation programs with an optional Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. Because the programs are offered online, they allow participants to work full-time while they study. With a focus on early childhood education or special education, our teacher preparation programs meet the educational requirements needed to teach in P–12 classrooms or other educational settings. These programs are designed for those with a bachelor's degree who aspire to teach.
Teacher Preparation Programs with an optional Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree*
• Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3)
• Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
• Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)
The League for Innovations in the Community College 2008 Conference will be held March 2-4, 2008 in Denver, CO. For more information on this conference, please visit http://www.league.org/i2008/index.cfm
*Walden University’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden’s enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state he or she seeks to be licensed.
Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.
Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.
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