HESA Volleyball Games

Hi everyone-

We had overwhelming interest in volleyball, so we have TWO teams! YAY! It
worked out great, actually, because it made it so that everyone who
expressed interest was able to play, no one was excluded due to lack of
availability. Also I know some people are excited and want to play a lot,
and others would prefer not to have the pressure….so hopefully this will
balance us all out!

The teams are divided in part based on availability, and in part on trying
to put together people who knew each other (since I thought that would
reduce awkwardness and increase actually showing up).  This kind of ended up
looking like master’s students vs. doctoral students — but that wasn’t my
intention! I was also trying to balance by gender, since the teams have to
have a balance during play.

There are roughly 13 people on the roster for each team. Some of you may
have not confirmed your interest, or weren’t sure if you could make it on a
regular basis, but I included you anyway so you could show up to one of the
teams. If any of you would like to switch between the teams, you need to let
me know before the start of play next week (you can only compete on one
team).

If you did not sign up and are not on a roster, but still want to play,
that’s okay! Just show up!  You can be added to the roster on game day (but
again, can only play with one team).

Tuesday’s team may have more experience, but I’m confident that Wednesday’s
team will be exquisite at trash talking.

Please be sure to review the rules for IM Volleyball (found here:
http://www.athletics.psu.edu/recsports/rules/vbrules.pdf ) prior to your
first game.

Without further ado, our teams are:

TUESDAYS (First game 1/24, 6:30pm, Gym 2 IM Building)
Heller Campfire Rejects (a combination of names submitted)
Captain/Manager: Duane Rohrbacher

WEDNESDAYS (First game 1/18, 6:30pm, Gym 2 IM Building)
All Balled Up
Captain/Manager: Jess Bennett

YAY! Let’s Bump, Set, Spike, and Serve our way into a fantastic spring
semester.

If you are having trouble finding us, call me at 845.559.8652

Jessica Bennett

President, Higher Education Student Association

Call for Submissions: “Crossing Boundaries”

Crossing Boundaries

 

Education Policy Studies

Graduate Student Research Symposium

Friday, March 30, 2012

102 Kern Building (Faculty Senate)

 

Graduate students are invited to submit proposals that focus on current issues in education by applying new analyses, theories, or methods that suggest a new research direction designed to address the limitations of existing education scholarship.

 

aSubmissions may consist of a discussion of theory or methods but could also use an education related case study to explicate the question at issue. All submissions should accomplish at least one of the following: (1) a discussion of current thought in the study of education and its subfield(s), (2) a description of a problem or gap in this thought, and/or (3) explication of a new approach that might address this issue.

 

The symposium is an opportunity for students to present recently completed and “in-progress” work to an audience of peers – graduate students, faculty members, and alumni. In order to be considered please submit a 500-word abstract to sch5169@psu.edu as a Word-compatible (e.g., .doc, .rtf) attachment by Friday, March 3, 2012. Please contact Sarah Hoffman (sch5169@psu.edu) or Emil Cunningham (emil@psu.edu) with questions.

HESA Holiday Party

Hello Higher Ed Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, & Friends,

Below you will find a link to your invitation to the HESA Holiday Potluck.  The invitation includes details, directions, a spot to include guests, and even a place to tell us what you’re planning on bringing!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Travis.  The party will be on Friday, December 9th (last day of classes!) at 6:30 pm.   Sue Rankin and Allison Subasic have graciously offered to host us!  So sign up… do it… it’s going to be fun!

We hope you can join us for this exciting event:  http://www.punchbowl.com/parties/3081934-hesa-holiday-potluck

-The HESA Exec Team

PSU Higher Education ASHE Reception

Friday, November 18

7:00-10:00 p.m. @ The Charlotte Convention Center—Room 203A

Hosted by:

Pennsylvania State University—College of Education (Higher Education Program),

Higher Education Student Association (HESA), & Penn State Alumni Association

Don Heller Bowling Challenge

Join HESA for the Don Heller Bowling Challenge at Northland Bowl on Friday, November 4^th from 6pm-9pm.  The event is open for all Higher Ed students, faculty, staff, and associated family and friends.  The rules from last year say that for every pin knockd down by a dues-paying HESA member, Don will donate a penny to the organization.  In addition, he will donate up to $5 for up to 5 strings that beat his high score of the night.  Each bowler will be responsibl for paying for their shoe rentals and the games they play.  Also, Northland Bowl has concessions available for purchase (including adult and non-adult beverages).  RSVP is not required, but please e-mail Gretchen (glv109@psu.edu) if you have interest in bowling so we can get a general idea of how many lanes to reserve.  Thank you!!!

HESA meeting

On October 3rd from 6:30 p.m., immediately after the faculty search committee feedback session we will have our first HESA meeting of the year.  This meeting should be fairly short and will include the following agenda items:
1. Faculty Search Committee (technically occurring right before the meeting)
2. The Fall Semester at a Glance
*HEPAC Networking Event @ The Penn Stater
*Don Heller Bowling Challenge @ Arena Bowling
*ASHE Reception @ Charlotte Convention Center
*Wine Tasting Social @ TBA
*Winter Holiday Party @ Dr. Rankin’s
3. Reports
*EPS & HiEd Faculty Meetings
*Officer’s Reports (Only if needed)
4. ASHE Funding
5. Discussion of Open Positions
6. Open Forum/Good of the Group

Please make a special effort to be at the faculty search portion of this meeting, but also know that the HESA meeting is open to all; the HESA exec board is working especially hard to make our meetings and operations valuable and efficient.

We hope to see you there!

Faculty Search Committee Information Meeting

Your presence is requested at a Faculty Search Committee Information Meeting on October 3rd in Rackley 403 from 5:30-6:30 pm.  This discussion will be facilitated by Travis York (the graduate student member of the search committee) and Dr. John Cheslock (the chair of the search committee).  First and foremost, this will be a time for gather student perspective, opinions, and feedback to influence the priorities of the search committee.  We will also be sharing updates and answering questions about the search process.  It is our goal to provide the committee and the Dean with the plurality of unique student views to inform this important decision-making process.  Your presence in this process is extremely important for both your own education and the future of our programs.  Please make an extended effort to join us next week.  Any questions, comments, or concerns may be addressed to Travis York at tty102@psu.edu (this includes any information that students would like to submit confidentially).

HEPAC / HESA Networking Mixer and Career Roundtables

Hi everyone, HESA hopes you’ll be able to join us on Friday, September 30th for our Networking Mixer and Career Roundtables hosted by HEPAC. This is a great opportunity to meet alumni of our program who have research interests or career experiences that may align with your own. Utilizing a roundtable format, you’ll have the chance to talk in small groups by interest areas.

HEPAC / HESA Networking Mixer and Career Roundtables
Friday, September 30, 2011, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
Senate Lounge and Suites
University Park, PA

Planned format:
Networking Mixer / Reception – Senate Lounge
Career Roundtables – adjacent Senate Suites
(Roundtables will be conducted in two 20-minute sessions)
Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be served

Save the Date: Networking Mixer with HEPAC Sept 30th

HESA is excited to announce a Networking Mixer with HEPAC — the Higher Education Program Alumni Council. This is a great opportunity for current students to meet with program alumni who work or study in their areas of interest.

The Networking Mixer will take place Friday, September 30th. Location: TBA.

We hope to see you there!

HESA Funding for ASHE – RSVP by Sept 15

It’s that time of year again…

HESA will be coordinating efforts with the Center for the Study of Higher Education to support student travel to the ASHE conference in Charlotte, NC. The dates of this year’s conference are November 16-19th. For more information see: http://www.ashe.ws/?page=728

HESA hopes to secure support from UPAC for conference registration fees and lodging costs. It is unlikely that the entire cost of attendance will be covered, but we all know that any little bit will help!

In order to be a part of HESA’s coordinated efforts to secure funding for lodging and conference registration fees, you must be a DUES PAYING member of HESA. Dues are $10 for first year students, $20 for everyone else.

If you think you would like to go to ASHE, please email Jess Bennett (jcb5416@psu.edu) by SEPTEMBER 15th. This RSVP is for our preliminary application for funding, and is not a binding commitment to attend the conference.