Emeritus Status reques, Gregory Stefanich, Curriculum and Instruction, effective 6/30/14
Emeritus Status reques, Gregory Stefanich, Curriculum and Instruction, effective 6/30/14
Dr. Greg Stefanich has requested emeritus status for the work he has done during nearly 40 years at UNI. This includes work as a member of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction as well as a member of the Science Education faculty. I strongly recommend that his request be granted.
Dr. Stefanich has established an international reputation and following for his work regarding teaching science to students with disabilities in the middle and secondary grades. As a result, he has been invited to a variety of international conferences as keynote, as well as receiving invitations to share his research through presentations and panel discussions.
During his years at UNI, Dr. Stefanich has written several federal grants that brought millions of dollars to the university, as well as developing strong research collaborations with other institutions. Including funding his research work, these grant funds also purchased multiple pieces of equipment that schools would be unable to access because of their cost. He has provided a wealth of opportunities to colleagues at various levels to explore technology that supports teaching the sciences to students with disabilities through the grant funds. Dr. Stefanich's "working conferences" have also brought science educators to campus, as well as to pre-conference sessions at other conferences; these working conferences supported colleagues' explorations of these same materials, and provided collaboration for the practical applications of integrating the equipment into their teaching.
Dr. Stefanich has taught courses in Middle Level Education as well as Elementary Science Methods and courses for the EdD program. He is well-known among students and colleagues as engaging, providing a variety of pedagogical strategies to deliver content. In addition, Dr. Stefanich served as Acting/Interim Head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction three different times over the past 35 years. He is the consummate faculty member, strong in teaching, scholarship and service. He will be missed by his colleagues in his retirement.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Uhlenberg, PhD
Head, Curriculum & instruction