 | Patricia H. Murrell
Director
pmurrell@memphis.edu Carrie Brooks
Project Coordinator
carrieb@memphis.edu 308 Browning Hall
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152
Phone: (901) 678-2392
Fax: (901) 678-4291
| Funded by the State Justice Institute in Alexandria, Virginia, the Institute for Faculty Excellence in Judicial Education had its inauguration at The University of Memphis in July 2001. It complements the Leadership Institute in Judicial Education and offers additional opportunities to work with judges and other court personnel in developing their teaching and presentation skills. The institute is firmly grounded in developmental theory and advocates a position of education for transformation in addition to information. Over 100 projects, which include presentations, brochures, videos, funded projects and pilot programs, and published articles, have been completed through this institute. Dr. Patricia Murrell is the Director, and Carrie Brooks is the Project Associate. The Institute meets a need for educational programs targeting the unique needs of judges which are not addressed in the traditional legal education system in the United States. In addition, it provides an opportunity for judges to interact with other judges in an educational setting, learning from the experiences and diversity which each participant brings to the institute. The Institute for Faculty Excellence in Judicial Education: - Creates an environment in which judges can examine their commitment to justice
- Provides an opportunity to contribute to the judicial system a project outside their regular responsibilities
- Introduces the use of education media and audience involvement in presentations
- Nurtures an understanding of individual learning styles
- Facilitates involvement between judges and the broader community
Institute Components The Components of the Institute are: A week-long course, with components on critical elements in judicial education: learning theory; personal wellness; finding the passion in one's work; partnering with the judicial educator; judge faculty roles in judicial education; planning and preparing education experiences; methodology in teaching; and evaluation as a tool for growth. A six-month, mentored independent project, selected by the participant, created with the knowledge and skills acquired during the Institute. A three-day follow-up session with content that builds upon the week-long course and provides a forum for presentation of each participant's project.
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