Seminar: Transforming Education through Social Entrepreneurship

March 27, 2013

11am-2pm

Florida Academic Center
16853 N.E. 2nd Ave, Suite 102 | North Miami Beach, FL 33162-1746

Union Institute & University Professor Frank Scala and Regional Director of Admissions Francis Francois will present “Transforming Education through Social Entrepreneurship,” a free public seminar about the education field.

The educational system is in a state of flux, with growing pressure for educators to innovate—but resources are scarce. Social entrepreneurship can transform schools, creating a new collaborative learning environment. It also provides an opportunity to resolve issues that many educators face. This special presentation will outline how instructors can apply SE theory to positively impact their local communities and schools.

Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Francis Francois at francis.francois@myunion.edu or 305-653-7141.


Frank Scala joined Union Institute & University as a full-time professor in the education department in 2006. Prior to joining Union, he served in many roles in the field 
of education including as a sixth grade teacher, team leader, assistant principal, elementary school principal, director of special education, curriculum coordinator, assistant superintendent and superintendent.

He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Massachusetts; a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision with a minor in Curriculum and Instruction; and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

Francis Francois is a Union doctoral student, completing his thesis in student support and mentoring of adults. He has served as a Union Institute & University administrator for six years. Francis is passionate about ensuring that underprivileged students are afforded equal access to quality education.

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Entries due by January 31, 2013

The Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes the exemplary achievements by Union faculty in the area of teaching. Students, faculty, administration, alumni, and friends of the university may submit nominations, which may be submitted electronically at facultyhr.committee@myunion.edu by January 31, 2013. All UI&U faculty (full-time, part-time, and affiliate) are eligible to be nominated. The award carries a $1,000 stipend.

Nominations should include the following information:

1. A letter of nomination explaining why the nominee is qualified to be recognized in this manner
2. The nominee’s most current curriculum vitae
3. Any documentary evidence in support of the nomination
4. Information regarding any other financial award or grant that has been received in support of the faculty member’s work that forms the basis of this nomination
5. The identity of the person or persons making the nomination

Except for self-nominations, the portfolio should not include any confidential information. For self-nominations, confidential information such as dean’s reviews or peer reviews may be submitted in support of the nomination but any confidentiality in that information will be deemed to have been waived.

The awardee will be announced by early April and will be publicly recognized at the October National Faculty meeting as well as the 2013 National Commencement Exercises.