[dropcap]P[/dropcap]atricia Clark and Eva Zygmunt, PhD ’03, knew Schools Within the Context of Community (SCC) was a story that would resonate with other educators. SCC, begun in 2009, is an immersive, community-engaged teacher preparation program that places candidates in the community for a full semester of integrated coursework. In addition to classroom work, the teacher candidates work with community mentors to […]
Educators’ First Book Wins Award
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]atricia Clark and Eva Zygmunt, PhD ’03, knew Schools Within the Context of Community (SCC) was a story that would resonate with other educators. SCC, begun in 2009, is an immersive, community-engaged teacher preparation program that places candidates in the community for a full semester of integrated coursework. In addition to classroom work, the teacher candidates work with community mentors to […]
Ball State Receives $1.43 Million to Address Early Childhood Education Teacher Shortage
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]rom the time she was a little child, Paige Misner had a big dream. She wanted to teach. In middle school, she became slightly scared off by downbeat comments some teachers shared about their profession. But the Fort Wayne resident didn’t remain discouraged long. After a transformative high school internship helping low-income children in a […]
Outstanding Faculty Winner Shares International Coaching Knowledge With Students
Students in Lawrence Judge’s coaching education classes learn from a man who’s helped top athletes at the pinnacles of their careers. He tells students that the medal-winning Olympic and Paralympic athletes he’s coached have “cracked the code … giving attention to every detail, leaving nothing to chance and having 100 percent commitment.” The same might […]
Building on Legacy
As Ball State University’s 17th president, Geoff Mearns sets the course for our next 100 years.
Dietitian Builds New Healthy Foods Company
Betsy Opyt, dietitian turned entrepreneur, is partnering with Ball State students to design healthy recipes for her company.
Ball State Unveils Newest Renovated Residence Hall
Newly renovated residence hall is a $40 million facility that will be a living-learning community for students in the arts.
Keeping Indy Accessible
An Indianapolis native, Dustin Gilmer finds a meaningful career working for the city’s Office of Disability Affairs.