Eugene Rogers Speaks on Art, Engagement, and Community

DEARBORN, MI - “Great art should do more than entertain.  Great art should provoke thought.”   University of Michigan Associate Professor of Conducting Eugene Rogers engaged an audience in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) on January 18, 2017 in an exploration of the role of art in society and art’s potential to inspire civil discourse about challenging issues.  Students, faculty, and staff from the University of Michigan-Dearborn as well as the Frederick Douglass Academy were in attendance.

Dr. Eugene Rogers

Rogers guided the audience through his process of creating the documentary, Love, Life & Loss, on the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club’s production of Joel Thompson’s multi-movement work, The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed.  After seeing portions of the documentary, CEHHS students described the work as “moving” and “inspirational.”  Thanks to a grant from the Hub for Teaching and Learning at UM-Dearborn, most of the participants will attend the premiere on February 12, 2017 at the Max Fisher Music Center in Detroit.

Quan Neloms, a veteran social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools, commented on the educational impact on his students, “As a teacher, I endeavor to expose my students to varying mediums to promote critical thought.  Dr. Rogers’ presentation not only introduced my students to the fine arts, but also engaged them in a way that was pertinent.  The young men from the Frederick Douglass Academy walked away with a new experience and new ways to think about social issues.”

The event was sponsored by the UM-Dearborn Office of Student Engagement, the Office of Metropolitan Impact, the Hub for Teaching and Learning, and the College of Education, Health, and Human Services.  Free tickets to the premiere of The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed at Orchestra Hall are available to UM-Dearborn students in the Office of Student Engagement.  Faculty and staff may purchase tickets for $5.00.

CEHHS would like to thank Julie Anne Taylor, professor of education, for coordinating the visit by Eugene Rogers.

Dr. Eugene Rogers directs the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club

Quicken Loans present Internship Opportunities to CEHHS Students

QL representatives talk with students about internship opportunities

DEARBORN, MI - Representatives from Quicken Loans visited the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) to present the hands-on internship available for this coming summer.

Chris Carline and Emily Bliss hosted an information table on January 11th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the second floor lobby of the Fairlane Center South building to share information and answer questions to approximately 30 CEHHS students about their internship opportunities at Quicken Loans.

QL Representatives, Chris Carline and Emily Bliss

 Three months ago, Dr. Susan Everett, Chair of the Department of Education, and Dr. Stein Brunvand, Director of Master's Degree Programs for CEHHS, met with representatives from Quicken Loans and were able to tour some of the company's owned properties in downtown Detroit to learn about the culture and climate of the work environment where interns are placed. Interns gain real world experience by working on authentic tasks with a designated team.
 

Quicken Loans training teams are looking for internship candidates that want to make an immediate impact. They offer a variety of paid internship opportunities, including facilitation, instructional design, training coordination, and instructional technologist.  Students can apply for summer internships online.

The internships also include opportunities to learn about the city, participate in volunteer activities in the community and enjoy many of the wonderful events that downtown Detroit offers.

QL representatives explain to students about the opportunity to gain
real world experience through their internships.

If students are interested in learning more about Quicken they can sign-up for a company tour organized by the Office of Career Services.  The tour is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and students should contact Katie Hayes (katiehay@umich.edu) for more information or click here to RSVP.

Neloms and Glover Present on Raising Awareness of Social Issues through Music Video Production

Drake Glover and Quan Neloms

DEARBORN, MI - To an audience of students, staff, and community members, Quan Neloms and Drake Glover presented methods for raising awareness of social issues through music video production on October 8, 2016 in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS).

Quan Neloms

Recipient of the Fannie M. Richards award, Neloms teaches United States history and digital storytelling at the Douglass Academy for Young Men in Detroit.  He created an afterschool program, the Lyricist Society, through which high school students create music videos on social issues.

In 2016, three of his students, Drake Glover, Deon Butler, and Kamar Graves received the EMMY® for best high school music video from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in Michigan.

During the presentation, Glover described the creative process and the motivational impact that his involvement in the Lyricist Society has had.  Preservice teachers learned about Neloms’ model and methods for advancing academic achievement through the production of hip hop music videos.

CEHHS would like to thank Julie Anne Taylor for having coordinated this event.

CEHHS Develops and Leads Executive Leadership Development Program for Professionals

TROY, MI - The College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) successfully delivered a Leadership Development Training program in partnership with Molina Healthcare of Michigan. The program was held from June until October 2016.

Molina Healthcare Offices in Troy, MI (Photo by COSTAR GROUP)

CEHHS Dean Janine Janosky; Associate Dean Laura Reynolds and Project Manager Jennifer Teller custom designed a series of executive leadership training sessions specially for Molina Healthcare of Michigan. The objective of these sessions was to increase employee knowledge and skill development of principles of leadership, industry-expertise, and collaborative management.

Dean Janine Janosky (Photo by Claudia Lugo-Meeks)

"CEHHS was honored to collaborate with Molina Healthcare for the development and delivery of the executive leadership development program", said Dean Janosky, "The culture of Molina to grow and support their current emerging leaders shows the value placed by Molina."

The sessions were held once a month on-site at Molina Healthcare offices in Troy, Michigan to a group of more than 30 rising leaders. The 3-hours training sessions covered topics such as workplace adaptability; servant leadership; industry changes focused on healthcare system; collaborating across the organization and managing competing priorities.

Associate Dean Laura Reynolds and
Project Manager Jennifer Teller
(Photo by Claudia Lugo-Meeks)

Participants valued the experience and saw the direct application in their roles as leaders. Some of their comments were:

- “I have grown as a leader as the result of this course. I recently transitioned from one level of leadership to another. The refresher on some concepts and the introduction to others will help me to succeed.”

  

- “The final class pulled all of the information together quite well – in particular Sinek’s video – making it time well spent.”

- “I feel I will be improving my leadership skills and thought processes based on the information provided.”

The College of Education, Health, and Human Services continues its commitment to help improve our communities and make a positive impact on Southeast Michigan through collaborations with other institutions.