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Dr. Karen Carey

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Carey came to UAS from California State University Channel Islands in Ventura, California, where she served as dean of Arts & Sciences. She has co-authored two books on early childhood interventions including Designing Preschool Interventions: A Practitioner’s Guide. She earned her Ph.D.

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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two years in, Canton is preparing a proposal that outlines the reasons for making African American studies a department, and the benefit it would bring to the university, to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in which it is situated, and to the community. The college’s dean, Dr. David E. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

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How I Relax Between Semesters

Today's Learner

In academia, we often encourage our students to make time to relax, but are we listening to our own advice? 4. Try something new In academia, our idea of “new” often consists of reading or completing new research. Reading Time: 3 minutes Christiana M. That being said, it is important to take time to relax between semesters.

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College of Arts News and Events, March 24, 2023

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The translation has been named by one of Russia’s top literary organizations as one of ten “Books by and about China” for 2023. link] ◾ In hiring news, we are excited to welcome Ann Vandergust to the College of Arts! Ann will be joining us as the Manager, Facilities and Operations. and new colleagues.

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Rehumanizing the Research University

Inside Higher Ed

She is the author of two important books on the history of immigration and childhood, The Revolution Is for the Children: The Politics of Childhood in Havana and Miami, 1959-1962 and Suffer the Little Children , a history of U.S. What, then, would it take to achieve a greater balance between scholarship and teaching? I still vividly recall C.

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Presidential exits: Some leave on a high note, others entrenched in scandal

University Business

will be moving into entrepreneurial pursuits after serving in academia for 30 years, according to The Oklahoman. Craft also helped establish a diversity office and oversaw the creation or revitalization of the college’s teaching, learning and recreational facilities, as well as centers for integrated science and student success.

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Patty Limerick speaks out on her dismissal from her center

Inside Higher Ed

Limerick is well-known for helping usher in a new era of interest in the American West and reframing narratives about it via her books, including The Legacy of Conquest: The Unbroken Past of the American West, and her public engagement. The committee members also expressed concerns about lack of due process for Limerick.