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OHIO ASSOCIATION FOR ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (OAACE)
NEWS AND VIEWS
Editor: Diane Ninke
Newsletter layout/design: Linda Romstadt
Volume 16, Number 2 Winter, 1996
FROM THE PRESIDENT
The membership of our organization is made up of adult educators
serving a diverse population. We have special interest groups in
Basic Education and Literacy (ABE/ESL), Community Agencies,
Community and Technical Colleges/Universities, General Education
Development (GED), Post Secondary Adult Vocational Education
(PAVE), Special Needs, and Workplace Education. As diverse as we
are in membership, I believe first and foremost that we all share
the same common goal of professional development as educators to
meet the needs of students we serve.
We have become a very large adult education organization in our state and, thus, yield a potentially large influence in matters of both adult education instructional development and within the political arena. We need to keep sight of our mission to serve the adult learners to the best of our ability by staying current in our field. We also need to keep abreast of the political changes that will effect our special interest groups. These are our individual responsibilities as professional adult educators so that we can make a difference in "Meeting Future Forces."
Carolyn Wolfhurst- OAACE President
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGIONAL REPORTS
SOUTHWEST REGION
Legislative Reception A Hit!
The Banker's Club in Cincinnati was the site of the first
Legislative Reception sponsored by the Southwest Adult Basic
Education Providers.
In Attendance were Senator Janet Howard, Representative Rose Vesper, and Ann Miller from Representative Steve Chabot's Office. These three guests shared with the group how supportive they are of our programs. They emphasized the importance of adult education and expressed an appreciation of our collaborative efforts with social service providers and the business community.
OAACE nominations for Instructor/Trainer, Administrator/Supervisor and Contributor are due by February 15th. Please contact your ABLE Director for more information.
Jimmi McIntosh- Southwest Region Director
NORTHWEST REGION
Indians Press Tour Luncheon Scheduled
The Ashtabula Literacy Coalition is happy to announce its annual
fundraiser - the Cleveland Indians' Press Tour Luncheon. It will
be at noon, Wednesday January 31, 1996. This will be an exciting
event with several players present and memorabilia to be
auctioned. Place and ticket price are not yet determined. Call
Emily Chismar at the Ashtabula Literacy Office for further
information.
Sue Tackett- Northeast Region Director
NORTHWEST REGION
Writing Workshop Held
On Saturday, November 18 82 enthusiastic, interested, hungry
adult educators participated in the Second Annual Northwest ABLE
Regional event, held this year at Apollo Joint Vocational School
in Lima. This "Learn and Share Writing Workshop", provided
hands-on experiences in small group settings with plenty of time
for interaction and feedback. Evaluations were uniformly
positive since the approach is particularly appealing to adult
educators who definitely appreciate practical techniques for
teaching/learning.
As I looked over the crowd on November 18th, I realized once again, just how many creative, dedicated individuals there are working as adult educators in our region. I'm sure those of you who are reading this can also think of someone you know - teacher, volunteer, administrator, or contributor, who deserves to be recognized. Why not take a moment RIGHT NOW, get out your Membership Directory, turn to page 69, and complete the nomination form!!
P.S. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To all of those neat Northwest Adult Education individuals who attended November 18th. An equally large "thanks" to those whose efforts made it all possible.
Ann Kriegel- Northwest Region Director
CENTRAL REGION
Students To Host 1996 Conference
Students from the Central Ohio Technical College and OSU-Newark
Campus are preparing to host the Adult learners on Campus (ALOC)
Conference scheduled for October 1996. Originating in 1982 for
nontraditional students at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford,
the conference addresses the question: What are the special needs
and concerns of adults pursuing their educational goals?
Students and interested faculty exchange information through
presentations and workshop activities. Two- and four-year
institutions from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and West Virginia participated. One unique feature
about ALOC Conferences is that adult learners plan and operate
these gatherings. Faculty serve as mentors in the process.
The Central Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education (COAACE) met on November 30. Dr. Yvonne Gustafson presented "Strategies for Sharing Information and Problem Solving: What Parent Education Has to Offer Adult Education." Dr. Gustafson is a parent educator at Grant Medical Center. In addition, she is affiliated with a private nonprofit organization, Esteem Strategies, Inc.
The next COAACE meeting is February 1, 1996. The tentative topic is "Q-Step" presented by Sarah Adams. Contact Connie Ackerman, President, at (614)466-4161 for details.
"Adult Learning" was the focus of the November 14 meeting of the East Central Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education (ECOAACE). Two ABLE educators, Peggy Ketner and Martha Blowers, from Licking County JVS Adult Resource Center share information about their programs. Jane Williams from the Newark Campus of OSU and Central Ohio Technical College discussed the Pathways program which serves welfare students with children.
Carol Copenhefer- Central Region Director
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
It's that time of year again... we need you to be actively
involved in our election process! Take a moment to look at the
NOMINATION FORM printed in this edition (and also in your
Membership Directory). Think of someone that would like to be a
part of our board (maybe yourself!), complete the form, and
return to our Election Chairperson/Alayne Michaelis. Or better
yet, copy and distribute the form at a staff meeting or regional
workshop.
Do the same with the nomination form for an OAACE AWARD. Many of our members are truly deserving of an award for their outstanding work and contributions to the field of adult education. The AWARDS BANQUET is a great event at our conference. Nominate a colleague TODAY!
Finally consider our SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS...inform students and staff about these opportunities. Copy the forms and distribute! Each year our association awards $1000 education scholarships to top a GED® recipient, outstanding adult students, and to a member! Look in your Membership Directory for mor information about scholarships. The Scholarship Luncheon will be held at our OAACE Conference on Saturday, May 4, 1996. UPDATES FROM AAACE/KANSAS CITY, MO Over 30 Ohio delegates attended the AAACE Conference in Kansas City. Many appeared on the program and our own Linda Stacy was introduced with other AAACE Board members. Ohio delegates held a special meeting to discuss plans for our OAACE 96 Conference and the 97 AAACE Conference which will both be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.
During the conference, Judy Scherrer and Linda Stacy were formally named Co-Chair of the 97 Conference. The name of the conference was also announced: "A Pact For The New Millennium" (Planning/Accountability/Collaboration/Technology)
A national program chair will work with Judy Crocker/Host Program Coordinator. Al Toops and Catherine Wolters will help coordinate OAACE support activities. Many "volunteers" will be needed to work our committees. Watch for details!
Also at the conference, Suzanne Bernardini was elected President of the National Affiliate Unit which represents all AAACE affiliate organizations across the country. Beverly Grissom, AAACE President-Elect, intends to re-connect will all state affiliates and utilize their existing networks to strengthen the organization and better serve AAACE members.
PENN-OHIO - A GREAT SUCCESS!
The 11th annual Penn-Ohio NE Regional Conference was held at the
Avalon Inn/Warren, Ohio, on November 17, 1995. The luncheon
forum was hosted by Mark Leiby, Nancy Catron, and Pam Baker from
Warren City Schools. OAACE 96 and COABE 96 were spotlighted by
Carolyn Wulfhorst, OAACE President and Judith Aaronson, COABE
Conference Chair. Afternoon sessions produced valuable
information and suggestions for conference planners.
Participants also donated funds to the OAACE Scholarship Program!
Next year's Penn-Ohio will be held in Pennsylvania. Special thanks is extended to the conference committee ans participants for making this year's conference a wonderful event!
Your OAACE Board is pleased to announce the continuation of a special program which will allow members, families, and friends of OAACE to make special contributions to our OAACE Scholarship Fund in memory of or in honor of loved ones.
Donations will be acknowledged to families of those honored or remembered. The program will provide a special opportunity for contributions to our ever growing scholarship fund.
Checks should be made to OAACE Scholarship Fund and marked: In memory of... or In honor of...; Donations should be mailed to OAACE, 1671 Peardale Road N., Columbus, OH 43229.
Memorials and tributes will be published as a special listing in NEWS & VIEWS annually.
Please consider a special memorial or honor contribution!
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