Thursday, December 13, 2018

Janice Jones Scholarship: Apply by 1/15/19

JANICE JONES SCHOLARSHIP
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Application deadline is January 15, 2019
Janice S. Jones Critical Need Teacher Scholarship
Introduction
The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE), an organization which promotes professional standards and practices in teacher preparation and job recruitment, recognizes a national shortage of candidates preparing for careers in certain teaching fields. This scholarship program is designed to address this need, providing a $1,000 award annually.

The Janice S. Jones Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Janice Jones, the 2002-2003 President of AAEE. In 2005, she received the Priscilla A. Scotlan Award for Distinguished Service; subsequently, she served as a consultant to the AAEE Board of Directors from 2005 until her death in 2007. Janice was a lifelong resident of Evanston, Illinois. Dedicated to the Evanston community, she began teaching Special Education. She taught for 14 years, with a two-year hiatus in Bermuda as an educator for the U.S. Department of Defense. Her final position, which she held for 18 years, was Director of Human Resources with Evanston Township High School District 202. She retired in 2004. An ardent proponent of quality education for all, she was well known for her lifelong advocacy of services for students with special needs. She was also recognized as an outstanding mentor for minority students studying to become teachers.

Janice was a consummate professional who exemplified the values of AAEE. The scholarship fund that bears her name exists to carry on her tradition of excellence in education and leadership. Its goal is to support emerging educators who have demonstrated promise and commitment.

Student Eligibility
Candidates for this award will be enrolled in a teacher preparation program through an accredited institution of higher education and will continue in the Spring 2019 semester as full-time students. Only students from a college or university holding membership in AAEE are eligible to participate. This award is a one-time, non-renewable grant designed to assist in the career development of these promising teacher candidates in the identified critical need areas.

Selection Criteria
Students applying for the Critical Need Teacher Scholarship must be any student formally accepted in a "critical need area" as identified by the AAEE Executive Board based on "Supply and Demand" research (see list at bottom of page). Students will submit the application online and may be asked to provide additional information such as an essay and/or official transcripts. Candidates will be selected through a consideration of their academic success, service to college and/or community, and potential to achieve excellence as a teacher.

Application Procedures
Applications will be available through the AAEE website. Applications will be due by January 15, 2019. Scholarship Committee will make recommendations (including alternates) to the AAEE Executive Board. Recipients will be informed of their status and awarded monies during the Spring semester 2019.

Areas of Certification Approved for the Critical Need Teacher Scholarship
  • Bilingual Education/Multicultural
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Languages
  • English as a Second Language
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Special Education (all categories)
  • Speech Pathology
  • World Languages

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

News about Math 092C and 173C


Dear Students,

I want to make you aware of two linked courses that are being offered during Spring 2019 called Math 092C and Math 173C. These are newer courses that the math department is offering for students who meet the following criteria:

(1) plan to take Math 092 in the spring AND
(2) are science, math, or business majors AND
(3) have the time, work-ethic, and determination to be successful in both courses.

Successfully completing Math 092C and Math 173C in the spring will allow you to complete your college algebra requirement in ONE semester. That is, instead of taking Math 092 in the spring and then taking Math 173 during a later semester, you can take both Math 092C and Math 173C courses in the spring. 


If you are interested in taking these courses in the spring please contact me as soon as possible. I want to make sure you have all the information that you need and that you feel these courses are the right fit for you.

It is critical that you register now if you are interested so that we can make sure the courses run in the spring!

Thank you!
-Sarah
-- 
Sarah Cordell, Associate Professor
Mathematics Enrichment Workshop Program CoordinatorNEIU Summer Bridge Program Mathematics Coordinator

Fall 2018 office hours: TR 8:30-9:30am, TR 1:30-2:00pm, W 9-10am or by appointment

Department of Mathematics, BBH 225A
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 442-5751

Website: Link

Don't Miss Student Employment Job Fair 1/15/19


 On Jan 15, 2019, all departments at NEIU will be looking to fill student worker positions for the spring and summer of 2019. Need a job on campus this spring or summer? Then don't miss the NEIU Student Employment On-Campus Job Fair.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Alumni Hall 

Student Emergency Fund Now Available!!



Northeastern Illinois University is pleased to announce the creation of the Student Emergency Fund within the NEIU Foundation.

The Student Emergency Fund is a joint venture between the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs and has been established by Vice President Daniel López Jr. and Acting Provost Wamucii Njogu. The fund assists Northeastern students by providing limited emergency financial support when they need assistance for essential expenses due to a temporary and unexpected hardship.

This resource will be able to provide assistance surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, fire damage or need for temporary housing. It is not intended to reimburse for expenses that have already been paid, or to replace or supplement existing financial aid. If Student Emergency Funds are granted, they do not have to be repaid.

To learn more about the Student Emergency Fund, contact Student Affairs at saffairs@neiu.edu or Ext. 4600, or visit the website for eligibility requirements, application process and ways to contribute.

Posted on behalf of Daniel López Jr., Vice President for Student Affairs, and Wamucii Njogu, Acting Provost, by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications. Adapted for TRIO by V. Collins

OneUSDA Summer Internships: Apply by 1/18/19

Today, I am proud to announce that we are accepting applicants to our “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2019. Today’s students are the future of America and there are few things more American than agriculture. We’re aiming to find fresh talent, with diverse backgrounds, across all 50 states, to begin their careers as an intern with USDA

As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields.

If you know of anyone who may be interested in serving their country and working here at USDA, please pass this email along to them. We would love to hear from them and have them serve at USDA.

The OneUSDA Internship Program provides students with experience in a dynamic work environment that will enhance their educational goals and shape their career choices. At USDA, we are committed to teaching and shepherding the next generation ofstrong leaders.

USDA will start reviewing applications on December 9, and the application window will close on January 18, 2019. Help us spread the word!

In the Summer of 2019, USDA will hire Pathways Interns in hundreds of locations across every state for the following occupational fields:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences (e.g., natural resources management forestry, wildlife biology, fish biology, ecology, botany, rangeland management, recreation)
  • Engineering
  • Agribusiness, Contracting, Procurement, and Industry
  • General Administration and Office Support

After choosing the geographic region of preference and the career path that best matches with students’ area of study and professional aspirations at https://www.usda.gov/Internships, students simply follow the weblinks to https://www.usajobs.gov/ to set up an account, then follow the prompts to apply to the internship.

For more information, visit www.USDA.gov/Internships.

Thank you for everything you do to “Do Right and Feed Everyone.”

Sonny Perdue
Secretary

Students needed to create NEIU programs and events!!

The Northeastern Programming Board has two positions open for students interested in creating campus-wide programs and events. If you have ideas about fun things to bring to campus and are willing to be part of a fun team, please apply.

If you have any questions, please contact Miguel Marino at m-marinocastillo@neiu.edu. The application deadline is Jan. 11, 2019.

Originally posted on behalf of Veronica Rodriguez, Student Leadership Development, by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications. Adapted for TRIO by V. Collins