2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

David Leitch , Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.S. Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania, 1984; M.S., Central Michigan University, 1990; J.D., Cleveland State University, 1993; M.Ed., Cleveland State University, 2008. At Cedarville since 2012. Kyle Mack, Instructor of Education. Education: B.S., Wright State University, 2005; M.Ed., Wright State University, 2007. At Cedarville since 2012. Brenda MacKay , Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Oglethorpe University, 1965; M.A., University of Georgia, 1972; Ed.D., Bob Jones Univerisity, 1992. At Cedarville since 2000. Lynn Roper , Assistant Professor of Special Education. Education: B.S., Asbury College, 1988; Certification in Special Education, University of Kentucky, 1990; M.S.W., University of Kentucky, 2000; Graduate study in special education, University of Kentucky, 2005–present. At Cedarville since 2010. Andrew Runyan , Senior Associate Academic Vice President; Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.M.E., University of Dayton, 1983; M.S.M.M., GMI Engineering and Management Institute, 1993; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2000; registered professional engineer. At Cedarville since 2006. Thomas Sweigard , Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1973; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1982; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 2003. Praxis II Pass Rate Data: Regular Teacher Preparation Program Academic Year: 2011–12 Testing Period: 7/11–6/12 Number of Program Completers: 71 *No pass rate information is reported when fewer than 10 teacher candidates take a particular Praxis II test. Results are reported in Aggregate Assessment Pass Rate below. t The state passing rate is based on data collected from all Ohio students taking the Praxis II in 2011–12, regardless of their status in a Teacher Education Program. Type of Assessment # Taking Praxis II Ave. Pass Rate (%) OH Pass Score OH Pass Rate (%) 1 Professional Knowledge Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Child 33 100 166 98% Principles of Learning and Teaching: 5–9 12 100 168 92% Principles of Learning and Teaching: 7–12 21 100 165 97% Aggregate Assessment Pass Rate Statewide 2 The national passing rate is calculated at Ohio’s cut scores, which are among the highest in the nation. 3 Number of completers taking one or more assessments within their area of specialization. 4 Number who passed all assessments taken within their area of specialization. Group # Taking Assessment 3 # Passing Assessment 4 Institutional Pass Rate # Taking Assessment 1 # Passing Assessment 2 Statewide Pass Rate All program completers, 2011–12 65 62 95% 6171 5850 95% All program completers, 2010–11 73 70 96% 5803 5576 96% All program completers, 2009–10 90 90 100% 5803 5576 96% Contextual Information for the 2011–12 Academic Year Total number of students officially enrolled in teacher preparation, all specializations, in academic year 2011–12 309 Number of students in supervised student teaching in academic year 2011–12 69 Number of faculty members who supervised student teachers in 2011–12 15 The average number of student teaching hours per week required 35–40 The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required 16 Average total number of hours required 480 Ruth Sylvester , Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Tennessee Temple University, 1981; M.Ed., University of South Florida, 1991; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2007. At Cedarville since 2013. Emeriti Sue Baker , Professor Emerita of Education. Education: B.S., Kent State University, 1968; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1972; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati, 1987. At Cedarville since 1978. Sally Castle , Professor Emerita of Education. Education: B.S., Syracuse University, 1964; M.S., The University of Dayton, 1983; Ed.S., Wright State University, 1992; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 1996. At Cedarville since 1994. Dwayne Frank , Professor Emeritus of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1960; B.S., Central State University, 1960; M.A.T., Albertson College, 1965; Ed.D., University of Idaho, 1973. At Cedarville since 1968. PT/Adjunct since 2003. Page 65 2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog School of Education Faculty