You are invited to join us in celebrating the UND
College of Education and Human Development
Alumni Achievement
Awards Banquet
Friday, April 24, 2009
Social 6 p.m., Dinner 6:45 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
Grand Forks, North Dakota

We will be honoring:

Gordon Henry, ’66, M.Ed., ’70, Ed.D.
Counseling Psychology and Community Services

Dr. Gordon Henry is a motivational speaker and workshop presenter.  He is best known for his position as Vice President of Student Affairs at UND – a position he held for fourteen years until his retirement in 1998. He is also known for his passion and belief in “caring leadership.” He believes that the most important factor leading to organizational and personal success is the level to which staff members feel that they are cared about by both their supervisors and their organization.

In 1965, after three years of teaching science and coached at Tioga, N.D., he entered graduate school at UND where he received a doctorate in Counseling in 1970.  He remained at the University as an administrator in the Division of Student Affairs and as an assistant professor of Counseling Education.  During his first nineteen years at the University he also held positions as head resident in the Residence Halls, assistant dean of men, associate dean of students/director of the Memorial Union and interim dean of students.  While he held those positions he supervised twelve different programs on the campus.  In 1979-80 he completed post doctoral studies at Arizona State University where he served as a visiting professor in the Department of Adult Education.  In 1984 he was appointed Vice President of Student Affairs.

While at UND, Gordon consistently taught classes and served on both masters and doctoral committees, was instrumental in the development of the University Crisis Program in the mid-70s, and received a number of awards from both regional and national professional associations for his work in student affairs.  As Vice President he believed that he was the students Vice President and he was known to ask the question, “But, is it right for students?”

Jodi Maker, ’98, B.S.Ed.
Teaching and Learning

Jodi (Patrick) Maker is a National Board Certified Teacher currently teaching for Niceville High School in Niceville, Fla. As a lead teacher, she has designed curriculum and taught various levels of science including a hands-on program for pre-kindergarten students, Marine Biology to elementary, middle, and high school students, and Zoology at a school district campus at the local zoo. She has also taught computer and algebra classes, and now teaches Advanced Placement Environmental Science.

Jodi earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a major in biology from UND in 1998. She also received a master’s degree in education from the University of West Florida. She is a respected leader in her school and the community. For several years, she was the co-director of the Natural Geography of Inshore Areas (NaGISA). One of her major projects was a 50 year global marine biodiversity study in which her high school students collected and analyzed data from the coastal marine areas.

Jodi currently serves as the Okaloosa County representative for the High School Science Review Committee. She retrieves annual updates on rules to science fairs and assists with coordinating the county science fair. Jodi has presented at numerous conferences. She sponsors Entre Nous and NHS E.A.R.T.H, two community service clubs at her high school, and she mentors a college student who is enrolled in a teacher education program.

Rick Wilson, ’72, B.S.Ed.
Physical Education, Exercise Science and Wellness

Rick Wilson has finished his sixth season as associate coach and his 16th season with the Stars organization, with his coaching emphasis on the club’s defensemen and the penalty kill, which ranked second in the NHL last season. During his tenure in Dallas, he has been a part of seven division titles, two Western Conference crowns, two President’s Trophies and the 1999 Stanley Cup-winning club.

Rick graduated from UND in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. At UND he played hockey and was a letterwinner three years in a row. In 1972 he was captain of the men’s hockey team.  Rick began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater, the University of North Dakota, where they won the 1980 NCAA Division I title and two WCHA crowns during his two years. 

Prior to moving to Dallas, Rick worked as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Kings for three seasons, including a 15-game stint as co-coach (with Cap Raeder) in 1990-91. Prior to joining the Kings, Rick was an assistant with the New York Islanders in 1988-89, and was also an assistant for Canada’s National Junior Team that year.

Larry Klundt, ’71, M.Ed., ’80, Spec. Dip., ’94, Ed.D.
Educational Leadership

Dr. Larry Klundt is an educational consultant, providing services to schools and other educational organizations that include in-service programs, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and facilitating collaborative efforts among school districts. Prior to that, Larry spent 18 years as an associate professor at UND teaching Educational Law, Special Education Law, Educational Plant, Legal Issues in Education, Business Management in Education, and  Research, Measurement, and Program Evaluation,  School District Leadership, and Education Finance.

Larry earned a master’s degree in educational administration from UND in 1971. He went back to UND and earned an education specialist degree in 1981 and a doctoral degree in education in 1994, both in educational administration. His bachelor’s degree in history came from Concordia, College.

During Larry’s career he also served as executive director of the North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders; superintendent of schools for Tappen Public School, Tappen, N.D.; superintendent of schools for Minnewaukan Public School, Minnewaukan, N.D.; North Dakota State Legislator; secondary principal and teacher.

Ronald Ferguson, ’01, M.A., ’04, Ph.D.
Educational Foundations and Research

Dr. Ronald Ferguson is a professor of Sociology at Ridgewater College in Willmar, Minn., where he teaches courses in Race and Ethnic Minorities, Native American Studies, Introduction to Sociology and General Social Problems. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from NDSU in 1998 and a master’s degree in Sociology from UND in 2001. In 2004 he received his Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning with a major in Research Methodologies. 

In less than five years at Ridgewater College, Ron has received the Golden Apple Teaching Award and two Minnesota State College and Universities’ Award of Excellence for his service, has represented Ridgewater College to the Higher Learning Commission and is an ongoing member of the Committee on Male Access in Higher Education for the Chancellor of the Minnesota State University System.

Ron has emerged as a leader in multicultural education and diversity issues on his campus, and presents on those topics. His articles have appeared in The Great Plains Sociologist, and Great Plains Research. His book, forthcoming in Men’s Studies Press, is titled, “Black Y: African-American Masculinities in the 21st Century.”

Tickets: $15    RSVP by Monday, April 20, 2009

To register or send a note of congratulations,

Call: (701) 777-0844

E-mail: jena_pierce@und.edu

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Jena Pierce
231 Centennial Drive, Stop 7189
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7189.