Education Counts Michiana - February 8th, 2023

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  Violet Hawkins, Marla Godette, Crystal Smith, Carter McCleod, Veronica McCray, Keya Young, Karen L. White, Jaeffonia Jones More Information

  Black College Expo - Ivy Tech

  

  City: South Bend, IN

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  Ivy Tech South Bend hosted the Black College Expo for middle and high school students to learn more about historic black colleges and universities. Students learned about the history and future of HBCU schools. Fraternity and sorority members shared traditions and the rich experience of attending an HBCU.

  For additional information visit:

  • Spelman College
  • Hampton University
  • Florida A&M University
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  • Tuskegee University
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
  • Morehouse College
  • Fisk University
  • Alabama A&M University
  • Central State University
  • Grambling State University
  • Tennessee State University
  • Winston-Salem State University
  • Texas Southern University
  • Mississippi Valley State University

  Guests:

  1. Violet HawkinsDean of Business and Information TechnologyIvy Tech Community College
     https://www.ivytech.edu/locations/south-bend/
  2. Marla GodetteCommunity Partner OrganizerBlack College Expo
     
  3. Crystal SmithGraduate MBAHoward University
     https://howard.edu/
  4. Carter McCleodGraduateStillman College
     https://stillman.edu/
  5. Veronica McCrayMotivatorBlack Excellence Academy
     
  6. Keya YoungPresidentSouth Bend National Pan-Hellenic Council
     https://www.facebook.com/NPHCSouthBendChapter/
  7. Karen L. WhiteSorority MemberDelta Sigma Theta
     https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/
  8. Jaeffonia JonesSorority MemberSigma Gamma Rho
     https://www.sgrho1922.org/

  Additional Resources:

  • Why Choose an HBCU
  • National HBCU Week Conference
  • Top 5 Reasons to Attend an HBCU
  • 5 Things To Know: HBCU Edition

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  Chad Dee, Lilah Cray, Katherine Lion, JP Lanning More Information

  3D Printing - Fab Lab

  

  City: Benton Harbor, MI

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  The Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College is an open-access digital fabrication studio and collaborative workshop. Maker spaces like the Fab Lab offer students and the community opportunities to learn, create and innovate. A recent class learned how to make a 3d printer.

  Guests:

  1. Chad DeeDirector, Hanson Technology CenterLake Michigan College
     https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/community/fab-lab
  2. Lilah CrayStudent/Fab Lab ArtistLake Michigan College
     
  3. Katherine LionFab Lab StudentLake Michigan College
     
  4. JP LanningFab Lab StudnetLake Michigan College
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Makerspaces Lead to School and Community Successes
  • EdSurge, Futurizing the Stacks: How Makerspaces Can Modernize College Libraries
  • Makerspace Masters: How Faculty Are Spurring Innovation on Campus
  • What Is a Makerspace?
  • Social Impact of 3D Printing
  • When Libraries and Makers Meet: Increasing Community Engagement through Maker Activities
  • Reshaping Learning Spaces for Makers, Hackers, and Coworkers

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  Scott Sassaman, Andrea Holtz, Ashley Robertson, Sophie Vincent More Information

  Elkhart Area Career Center

  

  City: Elkhart, IN

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  Career and Technical Education programs - also called career centers provide students with hands-on learning in a variety of fields. The Elkhart Area Career Center serves juniors and seniors from 12 area schools. Students finish the curriculum with college credits, accreditation and real world experience.

  Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

  For additional information visit:

  • What Is Career and Technical Education, and Why Does It Matter?

  Guests:

  1. Scott SassamanPrincipalElkhart Area Career Center
     https://www.elkhart.k12.in.us/schools/header-high-schools/elkhart-area-career-center
  2. Andrea HoltzEducation Professions InstructorElkhart Area Career Center
     https://www.elkhart.k12.in.us/schools/header-high-schools/elkhart-area-career-center
  3. Ashley RobertsonPrecision Agriculture InstructorElkhart Area Career Center
     https://www.elkhart.k12.in.us/schools/header-high-schools/elkhart-area-career-center
  4. Sophie VincentCosmetology StudentElkhart Area Career Center
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Next Level Programs of Study
  • Career & technical education for high school completion
  • What we know about Career and Technical Education in high school
  • A Guide to Understanding Career and Technical Education
  • What is CTE?

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  Kristen Snyder, Chasity Taylor, Krystal Kalb-Weldy, David Wiegner More Information

  Music Together Program

  

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  Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 7—and the grownups who love them. The Music Center of Gosehn College is partnering with the Middlebury Public Library to offer Music Together for children ages zero to five.

  For additional information visit:

  • Music Together® at Goshen College
  • Middlebury Public Library - Kids Programs

  Guests:

  1. Kristen SnyderTeacherGoschen College - Music Together
     
  2. Chasity TaylorAssistant DirectorMiddlebury Public Library
     
  3. Krystal Kalb-WeldyParent
  4. David WiegnerParent

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