Welcome the new members of our group

We have recently added six new members to our group.  These talented faculty will be working to design dynamic innovative courses as we progress through the academic year.

  • Sara Doude, Criminal Justice
  • Gerald Fisher, Criminal Justice
  • Sandra Godwin, Sociology
  • Mary Jane Phillips, Psychology
  • Joanne Previts, Middle Grades Education
  • Liz Speelman, Outdoor Education

Currently the group has six mentoring faculty.  I encourage you to contact any of us for advice and/or support as you need it.

  • George Cazacu, george.cazacu@gcsu.edu, Math
  • Kim Cossey, kimberly.cossey@gcsu.edu, Chemistry
  • Amy Kelley, amy.kelley@gcsu.edu , Math
  • Karynne Kleine, karynne.kleine@gcsu.edu, Middle Grades Education
  • Julia Metzker, julia.metzker@gcsu.edu, Chemistry
  • Caralyn Zehnder, caralyn.zehnder@gcsu.edu, Environmental Science

Our schedule for the 09-10 academic year is as follows, we have access to the courtyard on all dates except Nov 9th.

  • 21 Sep 09 – Introduction/Identify problems & courses (Chappell 113)
  • 23 Oct 09 – Write Course Goals (Chappell 113) – Amy & George
  • 09 Nov 09 – Examine Possibilities & Look at Activities (Chappell 102) – Julia & Caralyn
  • 08 Feb 09 – Build Assessment Strategies (Chappell 113) – Karynne & Kim
  • 15 Mar 09 – Critique First Draft of Course (Chappell 113) – Everyone
  • 12 Apr 09 – Reflect, Socialize and present final course (Chappell > 113) – Everyone

About Dr. J. Metzker

I believe in the power of a liberal education to transform individuals and society. I am currently the Executive Director of the Brown Center for Faculty Innovation and Excellence. Formerly, I led a community engagement initiative and held a full professorship in chemistry at a public liberal arts university. I am a proud product of The Evergreen State College.
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