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Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., sociology, emphasis in community studies, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., Jonathan D.

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AACTE officials said that this year’s theme, “Ascending New Heights: Propelling the Profession into the Future,” aligns with the association’s vision and mission “to revolutionize education for all learners by elevation education and educator preparation through research, professional practice, advocacy, and collaboration.”

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in Urban Planning and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; PhD. University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Those opportunities led Howard-Baptiste to Miami University in Ohio where she earned degrees in exercise science, health promotion, and a Ph.D. She worked her way through the ranks as a professor, eventually landing at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and then an internship opportunity in the Office of the Provost came her way.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Jonelle Knox When I reviewed the question posed to me about [re]engaging the college community, I started thinking about a missed opportunity that many colleges and university leaders are not taking advantage of; the collaboration of student affairs and human resources to create [re]engagement activities.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Repollet Kean University opened Black History Month announcing the creation of a new Center for Africana Studies. This new center epitomizes the University’s commitment to equity and to serving our state, particularly our urban communities,” said Kean President Dr. Lamont O. All young people deserve to know their past.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The University of San Diego (USD) has launched a master's program for restorative justice. It is an emerging global movement that embraces personal and community empowerment, collaboration, and personal accountability to address harm and strengthen relationships."

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For a decade prior to coming to Claremont Graduate University (CGU), she worked as a clinical therapist in DePauw University’s counseling center. in psychology from Tuskegee University, an M.S. in community counseling from Martin University, and is working toward a Ph.D. Carter holds a B.S.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The University of La Verne is joining the African American Male Education Network & Development Organization (A2MEND) in a partnership aimed at fostering educational opportunities and supporting the academic journey of its students and members. Award amounts will vary depending on program and incoming student status.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For a year and a half, Webb collaborated with educators to create the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change , which begins its official roll out on November 15. The 3E Program aims to teach unfiltered American history by combining ethics, empathy, and empowerment, the three Es. Meeting the New York state standards for U.S.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Colleges and universities that have received the Seal of Excelencia enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. and graduate 19%.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Marquette University recently received over a million dollars from the Mellon Foundation to further energize and grow its prison education program. The program is headed by two organizations housed within Marquette’s Center for Urban Research, Teaching, & Outreach (CURTO).

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Katharine Shepherd has been named dean of The University of Vermont’s (UVM) College of Education and Social Services. Shepherd’s scholarly work focuses on educational leadership, family-professional partnerships, collaborative teaming, and implementation of inclusive policies and practices. Shepherd holds an Ed.D.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

The University of Houston has received two new grants designed to address barriers that prevent low-income and underrepresented students from pursuing STEM education. Because many postdocs transition into positions that involve teaching, communication and mentoring, effective education in these areas should be the standard.”

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The University of Michigan’s (UM) School of Education will be renamed the Marsal Family School of Education after a family’s $55 million in gift commitments, MLive reported. The survival of society relies on well-prepared educators. “We

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MARCH 5, 2025

Amanda Datnow is Chancellors Associates Endowed Chair and Professor in the Department of Education Studies and Associate Dean in the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She teaches courses in qualitative research methods and educational change and is actively involved in mentoring.

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APRIL 7, 2023

Department of Energy’s ( DOE ) Argonne National Laboratory and Brookhaven National Laboratory are partnering with University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras ( UPRRP ) to expand UPRRP’s environmental sciences program and attract minority students underrepresented into the atmospheric and Earth system sciences and new energy workforce.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

The potential for colleges and universities to produce more STEM graduates directly influences long-term workforce development. To address this issue, educational institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders must work collaboratively to create pathways that ensure equitable access to STEM education and training.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Katina Lang-Lindsey, an assistant professor at Alabama A&M University, has been named among the newest cohort of Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators ( ELEVATE ) at the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Yale University has pledged $10 million toward an initiative to strengthen its relationship with historically Black colleges and universities in the realm of research, teaching, and student access. Peter Salovey and Senior Trustee Josh Bekenstein’s Feb. Connecticut NAACP President Scot X.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced the 2023 recipients of its annual K. The award recognizes graduate students demonstrating exemplary promise as future higher education leaders and committed to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Students may now have a living map for navigating college in the era of artificial intelligence, according to a new guide release by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and Elon University. More than 100 students from multiple universities submitted input and questions included in the guide.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The pandemic opened the door for many faculty to experience teaching online that hadn’t before,” said Dr. Elizabeth M. Luoma, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Sacred Heart University. “In Smith University (JCSU), taught Introduction to Network Science spring semester 2020.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Jackson, a professor and dean of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education, is among 24 exemplary scholars selected by the American Educational Research Association. Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s in education from Auburn University, and a Ph.D.

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APRIL 12, 2023

Jackson, dean of the College of Education at Michigan State University and Dr. Chance W. Lewis, the Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education and director of The Urban Education Collaborative at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Bonner II of Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Krystal L.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

The University of Washington (UW) and Google have announced a $400,000 gift from the tech giant that will go towards efforts to diversify the field of K-12 computer science education. Ko Th e lack of diversity is mirrored in the computer science teaching force. Computer science is one of America’s most critical fields.

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MAY 10, 2023

in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University, his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University, Lim entered the private sector as an engineer at Structural Dynamics Research Corporation.

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OCTOBER 22, 2023

Shai Reshef, President and Founder, of University of the People, is the recipient of the 2023 Yidan Prize. The award recognizes their innovative solutions which help learners reach their full potential, by advancing the quality of teaching and learning and breaking down barriers to higher education globally.

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MARCH 3, 2023

It’s taken months of collaboration across institutions, but east Tennessee’s only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) is on track to regain accreditation. Lundy said it was Brown who reached out across town to connect with the University of Tennessee (UT) Knoxville. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Her role entails collaborating with multiple campus constituents, including faculty; the Offices of Academic Affairs; Student Affairs and Enrollment; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Resources; Counseling and Wellness; Registrar; Public Safety and Security; Facilities; Communications; Information Technology; Legal Counsel; and others.

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MARCH 30, 2023

The convening continued its conversation on the mental health of African American men at the Woodruff Library in the heart of the Atlanta University Center. Howard Stevenson, Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education and Director of the Racial Empowerment Collaboration at the University of Pennslyvania. Funded by a $1.4

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JULY 24, 2023

Rutgers University's plan to merge New Jersey’s two largest public medical schools, New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has proven controversial, NorthJersey.com reported. 21 vote of lost confidence in Rutgers President Dr. Jonathan Holloway by the University Senate. A merger would take five years.

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MAY 23, 2024

“I really wanted to put a spotlight on what is possible when educators, like the ones in the Gadsden district, see their students as assets and see that the population they serve is capable of achieving their college dreams,” said Trejo, director of Outreach FAMILIA at the University of Arizona. “To

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MAY 23, 2024

I define academic acumen as a wide range of knowledge and skills related to teaching, research, and knowledge creation within the higher education context. The State University System of Florida Board of Governors decision to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from the University of Florida is the latest example.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For the past three years, it’s been teaching others to do the same, seeking to expand what the face of museum studies looks like. Since 1804, the New-York Historical Society (New-York Historical) and its stewards have been preserving and showcasing history.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

After years of steady increases, internationalization at colleges and universities slipped backwards during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday by the American Counc il on Education (ACE). Although the pandemic limited mobility, the report found that universities adapted.

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APRIL 27, 2023

“While we know that they bring value to the classroom, they’re very much absent in the classroom as educators, as teachers,” said Strachan, acting chair of the Department of Teacher Education & Leadership at Alabama A&M University. in biology from Mount Allison University. We have an academic adviser.

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