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Jones Cultivates Inaugural Role in Faculty Development at Brown

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Esther Jones Dr. Esther Jones has been named associate dean for faculty development in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty at Brown University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and music from Fisk University as well as a master’s in African American & African Studies and a Ph.D.

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It Makes a Difference When Teachers Care

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Beyond that, and even to a greater degree, these “students commended faculty for being understanding—especially in terms of devoting time to helping students out of class, caring, enthusiastic, and respectful of students.” They valued being able to exchange ideas with professors and the constructive feedback some teachers provided.

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

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Faculty development programs that focus on conflict resolution, communication skills, and leadership training can help create a more supportive work environment. Dr. Robert Lucia is a three-time Bradley University graduate, receiving his undergraduate degree in 2008, his masters in 2011, and his doctorate in 2019.

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BARBARA BIRD

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Bird served as dean of faculty development and director of the Bedi Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at Taylor University. Bird holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Taylor as well as a master’s in English and a Ph.D. in composition and rhetoric from Ball State University.

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LAKIA M. SCOTT

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Scott has been appointed assistant provost for faculty development and diversity at Yale University. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in communications at Texas Southern University, an M. Scott Lakia M. in curriculum and instruction at Prairie View A&M University, and a Ph.

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DUANE WATSON

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Duane Watson Duane Watson has been named associate provost for faculty development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Mayborn Professor and professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Princeton University in New Jersey and a Ph.D.

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CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success

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“With a primary focus on ensuring that Black students attain their academic goals and are positioned for a lifetime of success, we also intend this funding to strengthen enrollment and retention efforts, improve classroom experiences, and bolster staff and faculty development across the system,” said CSU Chancellor Dr. Mildred García.

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