Roy E. Howard, Ph.D.
Gallup Graduate Studies Center, Western New Mexico University
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MBO 92-93 | MBO 93-94 | MBO 94-95 | MBO 96-97 | MBO 97-98 | MBO 98-99 | MBO 99-00

Name Roy E. Howard, Ph.D. Academic Year 1997-1998

1. Objective: Teaching Effectiveness Select Weight 40%

New Preparation of workshop course to meet local needs: Leadership in ESL
Preparation and submission of new course proposals: Navajo for Educators I, Navajo for Educators II, Multicultural Children's Literature for TESOL endorsement, Sociocultural Foundations of Educational Leadership

Methods: I will compile methods and materials appropriate for Indian Education for intensive instruction and demonstration. I will use a variety of presentation methods to maintain interest and address various learning styles in my classroom. I will focus on demonstrating specific strategies that my students could use in their classrooms. I will continue to add new materials and ideas to my exisiting courses, and support the adjuncts in my program.

School Visits: I will conduct school visits with presentations to test teaching methods with students pre-K through secondary. I will go upon invitation of the school personnel, and contact the principal in advance of the visits. I will demonstrate strategies from the best practices of the field of Bilingual Education, and share my experiences in class with my students.

Comments: Initials

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2. Objective: Student Advisement Process Select Weight 15%

Office hours: I have arranged my office hours in the late afternoon to match the schedules of the teachers. Also, I am in my office with the door open the greater part of three days. I will keep the office personnel advised of my location and phone numbers when not in the office.

Advisement : I will coordinate advisement with the Gallup faculty. I will gain GGSC approval for the MAT degree plans and the TESOL endorsement plans of each student before submitting to the SOE. I will conduct a review of all my advisees, create a data base, and communicate with each of them about their status.

Comments: Initials

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3. Objective: Scholarship, Research, or other Creative Activity Select Weight 15%

Scholarship:I will submit proposals for conference presentations on my research in bilingual education and ESL. I will attend local, state and national conferences in my field such as the National Association for Bilingual Education, the New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, the National Association for Multicultural Education and others.
I attended the National Association for Multicultural Education, took 14 pages of notes, and shared what I learned with my students. I contributed ideas from the conference in an SOE meeting, setting in motion a reevaluation of admissions policies.
Portfolio including philosophy and core beliefs:
Research: I will begin a new research project consistent with my previous studies that will document the use of music in the classroom. I will give particular emphasis (for the first time) on the use of music that represents tribal languages and cultures. I will integrate my previous studies and publications into my coursework.
Other Creative Activity: I will continue my monthly cultural presentations in the local schools in order to further my knowledge of students and teachers, and to contribute to the orientation of teachers by integrating culture and the arts in the curriculum. I will compose new music for the schools in the styles of the native people of the area. I will publish a series of storybooks for children based on the stories I tell in the schools. This is an ongoing project, with additional stories and books each year. I will update and professionalize previous publications, including new taping and mastering of tapes.

Comments: Initials

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4. Objective: Professional Contributions
Select Weight 15%

Professional Organizations: I will serve as a representative of WNMU to the Northern New Mexico Consortium for Bilingual Education beginning September, 1997, serve on the board (as Secretary) of the New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education beginning July, 1997, and publish the following newsletters: "Bilingual Basics", International TESOL (January and July); and "El Noticiero", New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education (quarterly). I serve as the general editor, I compose most articles, and do the layout and other publishing tasks. In February I was elected as editor of the newsletter for the National Association for Bilingual Education Special Interest Group: American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) and as a member of the AIAN Council.
Local Community: My contribution to the university community includes the organization and direction of musical groups, cultural presentations in the schools, and service as Second Counselor in the Deming First Ward Bishopric (church assignment involving supervision and orientation of leaders and teachers of 8 local organizations for children and adults). Joined Boy Scouts of America and served on a Pack Committee and a Troop Committee.
Grant Writing: I will write one or two grant proposals for funding in areas such as technology in teaching, music and the arts in education, or the Global Language and Culture Institute.

Faculty Development: I will assist the GGSC in technology and training. I will set up computers, install programs, troubleshoot problems, and orient faculty and staff.

Comments: Initials

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5. Objective: Personal Relationships 15%

Student Evaluations : Develop rapport with students as measured by advisement load and student evaluations.
Meetings: Attend departmental and university meetings and retreats. Hold special meetings with key program and project personnel. Increase interdisciplinary involvement in program and project advisory committees to prepare for NCATE.
University and Department: I will contribute to discussions on empowerment and interpersonal communications in order to improve relationships and promote better decision making processes at the GGSC and with the SOE. I will model team building, collaboration, and interactive decision making.
Community: I will collaborate with Gallup and other school districts more intensely to improve WNMU rapport and visibility. I will strive to heal wounds and improve on the reputation of the GGSC in the area. I have made many visits to schools and school personnel, especially with cultural presentations to the students and contributions to in-service for the teachers.

Record of MBO Meetings with the Dean

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11 September 1997 _____________

24 November 1997 _____________

4 March 1998 _____________