Lynch School of Education and Human Development

Family engagement leader CampusESP welcomes Customer 350: St. John’s University

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Founded in 2016, CampusESP is the go-to leader in family engagement solutions in higher education.

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  • Founded in 2016, CampusESP is the go-to leader in family engagement solutions in higher education.
  • St. John’s turned to CampusESP as part of a year-long focus on scaling their family engagement strategy.
  • The process began in January when Karen Moritz Simons was hired as the school’s first Director of Parent & Family Connections.
  • With a strategic family engagement plan, CampusESP helps colleges and universities channel parent influence into results.

DR. VICTORIA GIORDANO TAPPED AS ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT

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Monday, July 10, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College has announced the promotion of Dr. Victoria Giordano to the role of Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Assessment .

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College has announced the promotion of Dr. Victoria Giordano to the role of Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Assessment .
  • "With her decades of experience, Dr. Giordano understands the critical pedagogy here at Florida Southern," said Dr. Tracey Tedder, provost and vice president of academic affairs.
  • "She is well respected on our campus and will be a welcome addition to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment."
  • Dr. Giordano joined the College in February 2017 as an associate professor of education and program coordinator for the Doctor of Education program.

$5 million grant to help platform provide a boost for teachers

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

PETAL has now received a major boost from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation: a $5 million grant to establish the Ilene M. Dresner Endowed Fund for Educational Innovation.

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  • PETAL has now received a major boost from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation: a $5 million grant to establish the Ilene M. Dresner Endowed Fund for Educational Innovation.
  • The fund’s name honors the late Ilene Dresner, a 1969 graduate of the School of Education and Human Development.
  • Dresner’s husband, Bruce Dresner, also an alumnus, sits on the foundation’s board and has a long history of engagement and support with the University.
  • “How can I design a journey for them that will enable their mastery of the concepts and skills they need?

Dr. Anita Thomas named 11th president of North Central College

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anita Thomas, Ph.D., has been selected as the 11th president of North Central College beginning July 1, 2023.

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anita Thomas, Ph.D., has been selected as the 11th president of North Central College beginning July 1, 2023.
  • In North Central's 162-year history, Thomas is the first woman and the first person of color chosen to become the long-serving president.
  • "Having the opportunity to become part of this extraordinary institution is truly a great joy and honor," she said.
  • "A college campus is the best place to address diversity and equity issues, a place to 'unify diversity,'" she said.

Saint Joseph’s University Puts the Consumer at the Center of its New Department of Food, Pharma and Healthcare

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

To better address the needs and desires of this new consumer, the Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Josephs University is combining three customer-focused disciplines to create The Department of Food, Pharma and Healthcare .

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  • To better address the needs and desires of this new consumer, the Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Josephs University is combining three customer-focused disciplines to create The Department of Food, Pharma and Healthcare .
  • The Department of Food, Pharma and Healthcare is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in the food, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
  • Saint Josephs University and the Haub School have long had robust connections to the global marketplace, which provides our graduates with a proven advantage.
  • Founded in 1851 as Philadelphias Jesuit university, Saint Josephs University prepares students for a rapidly changing world by focusing on academic excellence and courageous exploration.

Pacific Oaks College dean named to national leadership fellowship

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

PASADENA, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerell Hill, Ed.D., dean of the School of Education and Human Development at Pacific Oaks College, was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerell Hill, Ed.D., dean of the School of Education and Human Development at Pacific Oaks College, was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact.
  • The 2022-23 Impact Academy fellowship combines monthly virtual sessions and two in-person gatherings with regular learning modules and ongoing leadership coaching from veteran leaders.
  • Founded in 1945, Pacific Oaks College & Children's School is composed of two educational entities.
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Loyola launches Center for Equity, Leadership, and Social Justice in Education and names its director

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

BALTIMORE, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Loyola University Maryland's School of Education is establishing a new Center for Equity, Leadership, and Social Justice in Education to advance education and embrace and uplift multi-racial and multicultural human rights.

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  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Loyola University Maryland's School of Education is establishing a new Center for Equity, Leadership, and Social Justice in Education to advance education and embrace and uplift multi-racial and multicultural human rights.
  • Qi Shi, Ph.D., LCPC, associate professor of school counseling, will serve as the director for the Center beginning on July 1, 2022.
  • "It elevates our existing work, brings our partners to the table, and allows us to lean into our commitment to be anchored in Baltimore.
  • "The School of Education is uniquely situated to be a leader in the mission work of the University," Hersi said.