Spring 2014 UOG Faculty Assembly Meaningful

UOG President Dr. Robert A. Underwood says his Address at the Spring 2014 Faculty Assembly held January 21, 2014.

Dr. Anita B. Enriquez, Interim Senior Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, says her Address and introduces new faculty during the Spring 2014 Faculty Assembly.

The University of Guam Spring 2014 UOG Faculty Assembly held January 21, 2014 at the CLASS Lecture Hall was meaningful.  Fellow colleagues expressed excitement of the New Year and their desire to begin teaching their classes.

The first part of the program included Welcoming Remarks by the 13th Faculty Senate President Dr. Nicholas Goetzfridt; Address by UOG President Dr. Robert A. Underwood; Address and New Faculty Introductions by SVP Dr. Anita B. Enriquez; and introduction to the new UOG website (www.uog.edu) by Jonas Macapinlac, Director of Integrated Marketing Communications.

The second part of the program included presentations of the Academic Master Plan (AMP) issues update and WASC related requirements by Dr. Kyle Smith; General Education, Core Competencies and Assessment by Dr. Michael Ehlert; Assessment of Quantitative Reasoning by Dr. Grazyna Badowski; Critical thinking and its Assessment by Dr. Kyle Smith; and the Meaning, Quality, and Integrity of Degrees by Dr. Nicholas Goetzfridt.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' for the meaningful first day of Spring 2014!

UOG SOE Alumni to Hold Silent Auction

The University of Guam School of Education Alumni Association is holding a silent auction during the Guam IRA February meeting. Proceeds will go toward the organization’s mission of effectively preparing educators and other education personnel for professional performance in diverse cultural contexts. It also serves as a connection for which SOE alumni can give back to their alma mater by sharing their talents, resources, etc. in different SOE events. It further serves as a source for developing alumni pride, spirit, and life-long commitments to the School of Education. SOE Alumni members are welcome to join and attend the general membership meetings, which will be held at George Washington High School, Rm. A100, on February 1, April 26, September 27, and December 6, 2014.

SOE Alumni Officers: Pictured L-R front row: Graziella "Grace" Griffin, President; Margaret Beem, Vice President; and Martha Sudo, Secretary. Back row L-R:  Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Public Information Officer; Rose Marie Cruz Castro, Treasurer; and Dr. Lourdes Klitzkie, Advisor.

SOE Executive Committee Meet to Discuss Upcoming Activities

SOE Meeting:  The SOE Alumni Association officers met to discuss upcoming alumni activities on January 11, 2014.  Pictured L-R:  Grace Griffin, President; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Rose Cruz Castro, Treasurer; Dr. Lourdes Palomo Klitzkie, Advisor; and Margaret Beem, Vice President.  Not pictured are Martha Sudo, Secretary; and Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Public Information Officer.