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For Dean Pervis Evans, student perspective is essential to strengthen and diversify teaching workforce

Deans for Impact

Sitting in on EDUC 1301: Introduction to the Teaching Profession at Odessa College last semester, Pervis Evans is conscious that he doesn’t quite fit in with the other students, a majority of whom are recent high school graduates. But that doesn’t deter him at all.

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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

Deans for Impact

These are some of the biggest priorities for the fellows that make up our eighth cohort of Impact Academy. These are some of the biggest priorities for the fellows that make up our eighth cohort of Impact Academy. Six programs are designated Minority-Serving Institutions.

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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. 20 fellows.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Akilah Carter-Francique, the dean of Education, Health and Human Services at Benedict College and former executive director of the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change at San Jose State University, says student-athletes have a huge voice in challenging the status quo. was key,” says Carter-Francique.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shirley Ann Jackson has proven to be a leader, innovator, and motivator. Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. In high school, she was placed in an accelerated academic program.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions HEED Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

ATSU is also creating a Grow Your Own faculty development program that offers a low-to-no-cost education designed to support students interested in academic medicine. ATSU is also creating a Grow Your Own faculty development program that offers a low-to-no-cost education designed to support students interested in academic medicine.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Award Recipients

Insight Into Diversity

Arkansas State University (A-State) has strengthened local community ties through Neighborhood Red Wolves Community Engagement, which is the university’s AmeriCorps program providing math prep tutors and post-secondary readiness mentors to local youth. Resolutions and Safe Spaces — Adelphi University.