Tag: Professional Development: Page 10

Leadership & Policy

Asian-Americans Hope To Build Pipelines to College Presidencies

Dr. Ding-Jo Currie has long been aware that she is one of only a handful of Asian American college presidents in the U.S. today. What she did not know until recently, however, is how few mid- and senior-level Asian administrators are groomed into becoming presidents.

October 4, 2009

MSIs

More Diversity Sought Among U.S. Participants in Study Abroad Programs

International education advocates say study abroad programs need to step up their efforts to recruit and retain minority students.

September 29, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Doctoral Scholars Program Marks Milestone

After 16 years of providing support to doctoral students of color, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)-State Doctoral Scholars Program has produced its 456th doctoral graduate, an achievement noted Tuesday at the SREB’s annual meeting.

June 23, 2009

Leadership & Policy

Haskell Indian Nations University Commemorates 125th Anniversary, Recognizes Painful History

Haskell Indian Nations University turns 125 this year. The university is recognizing its historical anniversary with a yearlong series of events officials are referring to as a commemoration rather than a celebration.

May 31, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Cutting Costs, Improving Learning

Despite a decade-long track record, many academics are still skeptical of the technology-fueled course redesign movement.

April 29, 2009

Community Colleges

Embracing the (Corporate) Work

Embedded in the mission of community colleges is the intent to provide career development, work force training and continuing education for the communities colleges serve.

April 29, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Redefining Teacher Education Programs for the 21st Century

Failure to revisit professional development in light of new technology could render teacher training programs obsolete.

March 19, 2009

Students

Obama’s Call of College for All; Could It Be Done?

In his address to a joint session of Congress last Tuesday, President Barack Obama called for every American to pursue some form of education beyond high school. It’s an ambitious goal – some might say impossible.

March 1, 2009

Students

Education Secretary Duncan: HBCUs as Relevant Today as Ever

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan made his first official visit to Howard University Thursday to discuss the role historically Black colleges and universities must continue to play in preparing teachers to educate the nation’s increasingly diverse student body.

February 26, 2009

International

Teachers Need More Schooling Too

Teachers need more opportunities for high-quality professional development to improve learning outcomes, raise test scores and close the achievement gap, said a group of researchers during a press conference hosted by the National Staff Development Council Wednesday.

February 4, 2009

Leadership & Policy

Perspectives: Ascending the Hierarchy of Success

Whether you’re an emerging scholar or experienced administrator, it’s never too early to start preparing to ascend to a college presidency.

January 8, 2009

Home

New Education Secretary Short On Higher Ed Experience, Praised As Consensus Builder

President-elect Obama Tuesday tapped Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan as his secretary of education, selecting an urban schools chief who has little background in public higher education but who emerged as a consensus pick to help bridge gaps among K-12 factions.

December 16, 2008