"Educating Illinois in Action" recognizes individuals, offices, and programs that exhibit Educating Illinois’ core values and actively demonstrate contribution(s) towards the goals, strategies, and actions in Educating Illinois 2008-2014.
April 2009 - Illinois Shakespeare Festival
April 2009 - Best Buddies
March 2009 - Academic Integrity Sub-Committee of the Athletic Council
February 2009 - Maribeth Lartz
January 2009 - Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services
October 2008 - Dr. Stephen Hunt
Mary Cranston
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Mary Cranston, an instructional assistant professor in Mennonite College of Nursing is the recipient of an “Educating Illinois in Action” honor. The honor, presented by the Educating Illinois coordinating team, recognizes individuals, offices or programs that exemplify the goals and strategies of the Educating Illinois 2008-2014 strategic plan. |
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Cranston received the honor in recognition of the active learning experiences she provides for her nursing students. A partnership with a local grade school and an assisted living facility brings nursing students, elementary school children and older adults together for an intergenerational learning experience. The Age to Age project exemplifies the Educating Illinois core value of civic engagement. |
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The Age to Age project began in the fall of 2008 when Cranston partnered with Deb Foster, a fifth grade teacher at Prairieland Elementary School in Normal, and Janette Jones, activity director at Evergreen Village Supportive Living. The partnership brought together fifth grade students and older adults as “buddies” during the spring of 2009. The “buddies” met bi-weekly to share stories and learn more about each other. Cranston’s undergraduate nursing students gained a unique perspective on caring for older adults while helping to coordinate the intergenerational activities. The success of the Age to Age program is being carried on this academic year as a new class of fifth graders from Prairieland Elementary is “buddying up” with older adults at Evergreen Village. |
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The Educating Illinois Coordinating Team is currently seeking nominations of individuals, offices, and/or programs represented by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and/or retirees that meet the above criteria. From among the nominations, those selected will receive special recognition under the “Educating Illinois in Action” initiative.
To make a nomination, please either fill out the information below or print of this nomination form and mail to:
Educating Illinois Coordinating Team
c/o: Planning and Institutional Research
Illinois State University
Campus Box 3490
Normal, IL 61790-3490
Nomination Form
