With the addition of new faculty members and continued academic growth at the Warner School, several new courses have been developed and are being offered on the doctoral level. In an effort to help doctoral students learn more about the many class options available, I would like to invite you to learn more about Warner’s course offerings for doctoral students during an Open House on Friday, November 14, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Dewey Hall 1-305.

This Open House will provide the opportunity for students interested in enrolling in new or previously offered doctoral courses to learn more about the content and structure of specific courses, as well as talk to the professors who teach them. Participation is designed to familiarize doctoral students with specific courses in preparation for Spring 2004 registration.

Students are encouraged to attend the entire Open House and take advantage of this opportunity to find out more about courses that match their personal and professional interests. The format will be interactive, with the goal of facilitating discussion and answering questions. The two hours will include:

• review and small group discussion (by program area) of major changes in the doctoral programs
• panel presentations by faculty to introduce new course offerings
• question and answer time for students to learn more about specific courses

Specific courses that will be featured include:

• EDU 549—Contemporary Learning Theories (French)
• ED 516—Designing and Evaluating Professional Development (Fonzi)
• ED 588—Doctoral Seminar: Pop Culture and Education—Critical Literacy
  for New Times (Low)
• EDU 515—Decision-Making for Educational Leaders I: Analyzing Problems in Schools and Universities (Brent)
• EDU 526—Theory and Research on Curriculum and Change (Larson)
• ED 464—State and Federal Education Policy (Finnigan)
• EDU 404—School Leadership in Diverse Settings (James-Wilson)
• ED 513—Academic Writing for Educators (Curry)
• ED 435—Critical Thinking and Professional Practice (Curren)
• ED 473—Technology for Educational Leaders (Perrault)

The faculty and administration are excited about the opportunity to continue to expand Warner’s courses selection. I hope you will join us for this event, and enjoy both the conversation about doctoral courses and the refreshments that will be provided. Please RSVP by e-mail, telephone, or in person to Brenda Grosswirth, Administrator in the Office of Student Services (585/275-1009; brgr@uhura.cc.rochester.edu), no later than Friday, November 7.