Language & Literacy Education Graduate Organization (LLEGO)
Purpose
To advance the study of a variety of aspects within the discipline of language and literacy education, to provide networking and social opportunities, and to conduct colloquia to advance cross-discipline study and enhance members’ knowledge base.
LLEGO’s Resources and Activities
Listserv (LEGO-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU)
- The LLEGO listserv is a place where members receive relevant announcements and information. Only members receive emails from the listserv, which means that it can serve as an intra-organization discussion forum.
- If you would like to be added to or removed from the LLEGO listserv, please email Jennifer Wooten at wootenja@uga.edu.
Professional Development Series
The Professional Development Series is a series of informative sessions sponsored by LLEGO. These sessions are designed to provide students a place to learn more about various aspects of academic life. Previous sessions have featured interactive talks on building an academic career, preparing for comprehensive exams, writing a dissertation, and using the reference software RefWorks. Professional Development Series events are open to all graduate students in the College of Education and their guests.
Social Events
LLEGO sponsors several social events throughout the year. These include socials, end-of-semester gatherings, and graduation celebrations. Dates will be announced via the listserv.
Resource Rooms
LLEGO has resources available for members to use as needed. These resources include digital recorders, The Handbook for Qualitative Research, and current editions of style manuals, including APA, MLA, and Chicago. These resources can be found in offices 126-F and 309-N.
Travel Funds
Funding for conference travel may available through LLEGO, pending budget allocation. Members who are interested in applying for travel funds should contact the organization’s chief officer or treasurer for the appropriate forms.
Departmental Resources
Department Contact Information
Staff - http://www.coe.uga.edu/lle/staff/index.html
Elizabeth A. St.Pierre, LLE Graduate Coordinator - stpierre@uga.edu
Program Planning and Dissertation Writing:
- The Department’s program planning worksheet: http://www.coe.uga.edu/lle/phd/phdplansheet.pdf
- More information coming soon!
University of Georgia Research Resources
University of Georgia Library
- Library Services for Graduate Students: http://www.libs.uga.edu/graduates/index.html
- UGA Research Guide: http://www.libs.uga.edu/researchcentral/index.html
- APA Help from UGA Library: http://www.libs.uga.edu/ref/apastyle.html
- Organizing your Research with Endnote and Refworks at UGA: http://www.libs.uga.edu/liaison/endnote/endnote.html
IRB Training
The University of Georgia (UGA) Institutional Review Board (IRB: http://www.ovpr.uga.edu/hso/) has mandated that, effective January 1, 2006, all key personnel performing research with human subjects receive education on the protection of human subjects. See http://www.ovpr.uga.edu/hso/irb101.html for details.
Conferences, Publications, and Funding
The Department of Language and Literacy Education encourages students to publish in journals in the field, several of which are related to the organizations listed below. Also, see the Journal of Language and Literacy Education (JoLLE) based here in the department.
Conferences
Students are also encouraged to attend and present at conferences. Some conferences in our field include:
AERA - http://www.aera.net/
QI - http://www.icqi.org/
IRA - http://www.reading.org/
NRC - http://www.nrconline.org/
NCTE - http://www.ncte.org/
ACTFL - http://www.actfl.org
Travel Funds
Funding for conference travel is available through LLEGO (please see the information above). Funding may also be applied for through the College of Education (http://www.coe.uga.edu/adresearch/resources/funding/gradtravel.html) and the Graduate School (http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/financial/travel.html).
Grant and Grant Writing:
- College of Education Grant Writing Information http://www.coe.uga.edu/adresearch/resources/grant_writing/
- University of Georgia Library Fast Facts Grants and Financial Aid Guide http://www.libs.uga.edu/researchcentral/fastfacts/grants.html
LLEGO Leadership Positions / Archives
Leadership positions in LLEGO include the President, who schedules events in the Professional Development Series, plans socials, and maintains the listserv, and the Treasurer, who maintains the organization’s budget. Please contact the organization’s current president or treasurer if interested in future leadership positions.
2008-2009
President – Jennifer Wooten
Treasurer – Susan Nordstrom
2007-2008
President – Jennifer Wooten
Treasurer – Susan Nordstrom
2006-2007
President – Susan Nordstrom
Treasurer – Jennifer Wooten
2005-2006
President – Amy Sanford
Treasurer – Sharon Murphy
2004-2005
President – Sharon Murphy
(Please contact Jennifer Wooten at wootenja@uga.edu if you have archival information on LLEGO.)
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