UMass Amherst Provost's Office

Provost's Office > Meet the Provost > Council of Deans > March 2, 2004

March 2, 2004

Attending:

Eileen Breslin, John Cunningham, Andrew Effrat, Joseph Goldstein, Frank Hugus, Bruce MacCombie, John Mullin, Thomas O’Brien, Lee Osterweil, Susan Pearson, Janet Rifkin, Jay Schafer, Linda Slakey, Cleve Willis.

Announcements:

In keeping with the theme highlighting research activities on campus, the School of Education will be making a presentation today. Natural Resources and the Environment and Natural Sciences and Mathematics will be featured at upcoming Council meetings.

Agenda:

Dean Andrew Effrat introduced faculty members Robert Maloy, Cynthia Rosenberger, Barbara Madeloni, Linda Griffin, and Ruth-Ellen Verock-O’Loughlin and thanked Provost Seymour for bringing the “Bridges to the Future” project to the School of Education.

Professor Maloy led the discussion and pointed out that even though Athol and Orange are north of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, they are worlds apart. These communities are isolated, have low incomes, high unemployment, and also high drop out and teen pregnancy rates. Discussions have taken place with school officials in the area, and they are eager to be in partnership with the University and ready to problem-solve with us. The School of Education currently has a successful program in Springfield. Communities have a great deal to teach us; we must put theory and research into practice. Innovative programs such as Bridges to the Future and 180 days in Springfield will renew and restore the community. Rural education has been neglected; the focus has been on urban education. Mr. Cosby will join officials from the community and the Amherst campus for the kick-off event for the Bridges to the Future on March 15.

		Council of Deans Minutes
		Provost's Office > Meet the Provost > Council of Deans > March 2, 2004 March 2, 2004 Attending: Eileen Breslin, John Cunningham, Andrew Effrat, Joseph Goldstein, Frank Hugus, Bruce MacCombie, John Mullin, Thomas O’Brien, Lee Osterweil, Susan Pearson, Janet Rifkin, Jay Schafer, Linda Slakey, Cleve Willis. Announcements: In keeping with the theme highlighting research activities on campus, the School of Education will be making a presentation today. Natural Resources and the Environment and Natural Sciences and Mathematics will be featured at upcoming Council meetings. Agenda: Dean Andrew Effrat introduced faculty members Robert Maloy, Cynthia Rosenberger, Barbara Madeloni, Linda Griffin, and Ruth-Ellen Verock-O’Loughlin and thanked Provost Seymour for bringing the “Bridges to the Future” project to the School of Education. Professor Maloy led the discussion and pointed out that even though Athol and Orange are north of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, they are worlds apart. These communities are isolated, have low incomes, high unemployment, and also high drop out and teen pregnancy rates. Discussions have taken place with school officials in the area, and they are eager to be in partnership with the University and ready to problem-solve with us. The School of Education currently has a successful program in Springfield. Communities have a great deal to teach us; we must put theory and research into practice. Innovative programs such as Bridges to the Future and 180 days in Springfield will renew and restore the community. Rural education has been neglected; the focus has been on urban education. Mr. Cosby will join officials from the community and the Amherst campus for the kick-off event for the Bridges to the Future on March 15. Other links: Biography of Provost Charlena Seymour What Does the Provost Do? Past Speeches Council of Deans, Directors & Academic Officers Past Announcements
		Provost's Office \| For Faculty \| For Department Heads & Chairs \| For Students © 2007 University of Massachusetts Amherst. Site Policies. This site is maintained by the Office of the Provost.