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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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How liberal arts colleges can make career services a priority

Higher Ed Dive

Creating internships and focusing on short-term experiences has a big impact, the longtime undergraduate dean at the University of Chicago says.

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Dr. Badia Ahad Named Dean of Oxford College at Emory University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Badia Ahad will become dean of Oxford College at Emory University, effective Aug. I think my most important role as dean will be to ensure that students, faculty and staff have the tools and the resources that they need to be and to do their best,” Ahad said.

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

Deans for Impact

Our 2023 Impact Academy fellows are: Andy Saultz , Interim Dean of the College of Education, Pacific University Anne Lamb , Managing Director of Program and Evaluation, St. Riley College of Education, Winthrop University Clifton Tanabe , Dean of the College of Education, University of Texas at El Paso Debbie G.

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Littles Gets Dean Appointment in Florida State’s College of Medicine

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alma Littles has been appointed dean of the College of Medicine at Florida State University. When I first saw the College of Medicine mission statement, it resonated with me,” Littles said. The college’s priorities and my goals as a physician mirror each other,” said Littles, who replaces Dr. John P.

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From Lone Star College Custodian to Dean

Inside Higher Ed

Reyna Gómez Tippetts says community colleges are “the gateway for education” and provide an opportunity “to help you get to the next step.” Earning a high school diploma, let alone a college degree, once seemed like an unattainable goal to Reyna Gómez Tippetts.

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Mount Holyoke Taps Howard University Law Dean to Lead College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Danielle Ren Holley, president-elect of Mount Holyoke College. 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. Danielle Ren Holley, current dean and professor of law at Howard University.

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