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Mount Holyoke Taps Howard University Law Dean to Lead College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Howard University law professor and dean has been named Mount Holyoke College’s first permanent Black female president in the institution’s 186-year history. I think its values, what it represents, is the best of higher education.” Her presence and impact will be truly missed on our beloved campus.”

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U of Houston removes social justice–focused dean of social work

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The University of Houston suddenly removed its dean of social work last month. The former dean, Alan Dettlaff—who is returning to the social work faculty, for now—says his views on racial justice got him fired. “Moreover, we have yet to see our social work leaders take a bold stance on police divestment.”

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Using data to catalyze and sustain cycles of continuous improvement in teacher preparation

Deans for Impact

Over the last six years, Deans for Impact (DFI) facilitated this rigorous work through an unprecedented cross-institutional effort, the Common Indicators System (CIS) Network. Download our resources: Data Diagnostic Tool. I found value in that but was doubtful about how it would tell me anything about our program.

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2022 in Review: Building a Movement to Make Pedagogy a Priority in Teacher Preparation

Deans for Impact

At Deans for Impact, we stand committed to elevating teachers and teaching and equipping all future teachers with the scientifically-based tools to create rigorous, equitable, and inclusive learning environments where all students thrive. Read on for more of our 2022 impact. 20 fellows. 15+ states represented. 20 fellows.

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Proving the possible: how an Ohio partnership is bringing tutoring to scale

Deans for Impact

The tutors were given training about the school context and how to support the diverse learning needs of students. Initially, some of the faculty at Crim had reservations about bringing a large number of tutors into the building.

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cardona spoke about his experience as an undergraduate student. That was also emphasized with the panel, Experiencing the Power of Peer-to-Peer Advising, moderated by Dr. Chris Morphew, dean of Johns Hopkins University School of Education, on which mentor Timothy Huang and mentee Jeevika Setzer discussed their experiences.

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Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our community members regularly share the challenges they have faced,” said Dr. Susan Lyons, executive director of WIM and one of the report's authors. We gravitate toward color-blindness and approaches that value equality over equity.”

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