Tag: education
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Tiece Ruffin, University of North Carolina Asheville – Radical Enactment of Equity for Educational Justice
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: How do disrupt the education gaps that exist in public schools? Tiece Ruffin, professor of Africana Studies and Education, looks into a few ways to do so. Tiece Ruffin received her Ph.D. from Ohio University in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Special Education and cognate in…
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Brandy Schwarz, University of North Texas Health Science Center – Workplace Bullying in Higher Education
Bullying isn’t just for children. Brandy Schwarz, associate professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, discusses the effects of workplace bullying in higher education. Dr. Schwarz graduated from the University of Portland in 2004 with a BS in Biology. She completed a clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy…
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Kathryn Boucher, University of Indianapolis – Faculty’s Key Role in Student Success
Faculty have a large role to play in student success, but not just in the classroom. Kathryn Boucher, associate professor of psychology at the University of Indianapolis, explores how to make students feel included. Kathryn Boucher, PhD is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Associate Director of the Strain Honors College at the University…
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John Lefebvre, Wofford College – Fostering Resilience Among College Students
Leaving people to suffer alone has negative effects. John Lefebvre, professor of psychology at Wofford College, explores how bringing students together to talk, helps them heal. John Lefebvre is a professor of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Trained as a clinical psychologist, his teaching and research focus on topics related to physical…
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Karla Loya, University of Hartford – Pandemic Teaching and Learning Should Be Inclusive and Supportive
Fostering an inclusive environment is key during a time of crisis. Karla Loya, assistant professor of educational leadership in higher education at the University of Hartford, explores how to make sure no one gets left behind. Karla I. Loya, Ph.D. (she/her/ella) is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership in Higher Education at the University of…
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Diya Abdo, Guilford College – Resettlement Campuses are the Future of Higher Education
What can be done to help refugees in this country? Diya Abdo, professor of English at Guilford College, delves into this question. Diya Abdo is a Professor of English at Guilford College. A second-generation Palestinian refugee born and raised in Jordan, Dr. Abdo’s teaching, research, and scholarship focus on Arab women writers and Arab and…
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Frederick Engram, University of Texas at Arlington – Teaching The Truth Should Not Be Controversial
Teachers aren’t always allowed to teach what they believe. Frederick Engram, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Texas at Arlington, explains why. Dr. Frederick V. Engram Jr, is an Assistant Professor of Instruction with a joint appointment in the Department of Criminology/Criminal Justice and the Center for African American Studies at the University…
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Melissa Wells, Empire State College – The Prevalence of UDL Techniques in Virtual Formats
We have many ways to present information for students in today’s world. Melissa Wells, assistant professor in the department of education studies at SUNY Empire State College, discusses why different students may need different learning techniques. Melissa Wells is an Assistant Professor at SUNY Empire State College in the Educational Studies Department. She is an…
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Mark West, University of North Carolina Charlotte – How Theodore Roosevelt’s Reading Contributed to His Support for Immigrants
Reading can lead us to change how we think and act. Mark West, professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, explains how one important American applied what he learned from this pastime. Mark I. West is a Professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he has…
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Susan McKelvey, Virginia Commonwealth University – Giving Students with Disabilities a Chance to Fulfill their Career Goals
How do we help students with disabilities fulfill their career goals? Susan McKelvey, research assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, looks into this question. Susan McKelvey is a research assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University where she serves as the Director of Research and Evaluation for the Transition Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC). Her…