2. School of Education and Professional Studies Department of Education Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Department of Physical Education Department of Social Work Dr. Sonja Smith, Dean

3. Where is home? Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania Indiana

4. What is your major? Education Family & Consumer Sciences Physical Education and Health Social Work WHY? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppqb0t_B0KY

5. Approaches to Truth Strong Biblical Foundation – Compassion and Justice Broad Reading and Research – Strong General Education Background Strong Experiences in the Field – Early and Frequent Field Experiences and Internships Close relationships with God and Other People – Strong and close relationships with faculty and other students in your major academic area

6. Fundamental Skills Strong People Skills (kindness, caring, listening skills, sharing, communication) Strong Academic Skills (content knowledge, writing, analyzing, synthesizing, problem solving) Strong Professional Skills (observing, evaluating, counseling, instructing, managing)

7. Department of Education Mr. Tim Barrett, Chair – Early Childhood Education – Middle Childhood Education – Intervention Specialist – Adolescent and Young Adult Education – Multi-Age Education

8. Department of Family & Consumer Sciences Dr. Candace Fox, Chair – Fashion – Interior Decorating – FCS Education – Child Development Administration – Family Environments

9. Department of Physical Education Mr. Paul Swanson, Chair – Exercise Studies – Sports Management – Health & Physical Education

10. Department of Social Work Ms. Karen Boyd, Chair – Social Work Major

11. Seize this Day; Hold onto Your Dream! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEGSiX0JA-s

12. Make Connections! Discuss your programs with faculty Exchange names and contact information (email, phone) with other students in your major.