/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:44:03 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2024/guo-ncte-2024.aspxThis prestigious award not only recognizes her scholarly excellence but also provides a unique learning opportunity. As a part of this incredible honor, Wenyu will work with experienced NCTE mentors and build a valuable nationwide professional learning network.Tyler Ennis, MSFri, 13 Sep 2024 00:57:12 Dr. Wenyu Guo Selected as an Awardee by the NCTE Early Career Educator of Color Leadership ProgramThis prestigious award not only recognizes her scholarly excellence but also provides a unique learning opportunity. As a part of this incredible honor, Wenyu will work with experienced NCTE mentors and build a valuable nationwide professional learning network.Dr. Wenyu Guo at an NCTE meeting./education/blog/2024/guo-ncte-2024.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and Staff/education/blog/2024/von-der-embse-2mil-grant-us-department-education.aspxNathaniel von der Embse, PhD, a professor of school psychology at the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø and Co-Executive Director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute for Education Sciences (IES).Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:16:11 News Release: Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse Secures $2 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of EducationNathaniel von der Embse, PhD, a professor of school psychology at the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø and Co-Executive Director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute for Education Sciences (IES).Nate von der Embse, PhD/education/blog/2024/von-der-embse-2mil-grant-us-department-education.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchMental Health,School Psychology/education/blog/2024/von-der-embse-awarded-1mil-grant-william-t-grant-foundation.aspxNathaniel von der Embse, PhD, and his colleagues from the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF), Ken Christensen, Jennifer Wolgemuth, Eunsook Kim, and Troy Quast, along with Stephen Kilgus from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have been awarded a prestigious $1 million grant from the William T. Grant Foundation.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:50:16 $1 Million Grant Awarded to Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse from the William T. Grant FoundationNathaniel von der Embse, PhD, and his colleagues from the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF), Ken Christensen, Jennifer Wolgemuth, Eunsook Kim, and Troy Quast, along with Stephen Kilgus from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have been awarded a prestigious $1 million grant from the William T. Grant Foundation.Dr. von der Embse speaking to group at USF/education/blog/2024/von-der-embse-awarded-1mil-grant-william-t-grant-foundation.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchHillsborough County Public Schools,Mental Health,School Psychology/education/blog/2024/panos-grant-climate-literacy-teaching.aspxAlexandra Panos, Ph.D., assistant professor of literacy studies and director of research for the Center for Climate Literacy at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education was awarded a $50,000 Spencer Foundation Small Research Grant, along with Co-PIs Michael Sherry, Ph.D., associate professor in English Education and Jarod Roselló, Ph.D., associate professor in Creative Writing.Rebecca DarmocWed, 28 Feb 2024 07:04:29 Alexandra Panos, Ph.D., Receives Grant to Explore Climate Literacy Teaching for English Language Arts EducatorsAlexandra Panos, Ph.D., assistant professor of literacy studies and director of research for the Center for Climate Literacy at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education was awarded a $50,000 Spencer Foundation Small Research Grant, along with Co-PIs Michael Sherry, Ph.D., associate professor in English Education and Jarod Roselló, Ph.D., associate professor in Creative Writing.Alexandra Panos Headshot/education/blog/2024/panos-grant-climate-literacy-teaching.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchLiteracy Studies/education/blog/2023/justicewelcome.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education and the David C. Anchin Center welcome Justice Palavra as the new Associate Director of the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program.David ScangaWed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 The ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education and the David C. Anchin Center welcome Justice Palavra as the new Associate Director of the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program.The ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education and the David C. Anchin Center welcome Justice Palavra as the new Associate Director of the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2023/justicewelcome.aspxFaculty and Staff/education/blog/2023/experience-the-rise-caribbean-conference-if-you-missed-it.aspxThe RISE Caribbean Educational Research Conference was co-hosted last week from May 30 – June 1, by the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø and the University of the West Indies Cave Hill at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Tampa campus and the Patel Center for Global Solutions. Researchers from the Caribbean, across the U.S., as well as faculty from the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education presented on the topic of Building Solidarity Across Educational Communities: Cultivating Spaces Where Students Thrive.Communications and MarketingWed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Experience the RISE Caribbean Conference if you missed it!The RISE Caribbean Educational Research Conference was co-hosted last week from May 30 – June 1, by the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø and the University of the West Indies Cave Hill at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Tampa campus and the Patel Center for Global Solutions. Researchers from the Caribbean, across the U.S., as well as faculty from the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education presented on the topic of Building Solidarity Across Educational Communities: Cultivating Spaces Where Students Thrive.RISE Conference opening reception /education/blog/2023/experience-the-rise-caribbean-conference-if-you-missed-it.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,ResearchConferences/education/blog/2023/tritle-award-2023.aspxTwo University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education faculty members were selected to receive the 2022-2023 Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, an annual award presented to college faculty members who demonstrate exemplary teaching.Sam Del ValleThu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 Two Education faculty receive Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty AwardTwo University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education faculty members were selected to receive the 2022-2023 Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, an annual award presented to college faculty members who demonstrate exemplary teaching.Headshots of Bratkovich and Sabella/education/blog/2023/tritle-award-2023.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors/news/2023/associate-professor-develops-motivational-chatbot-and-candyland-like-maze-to-ensure-student-success.aspxSanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 13:00:00 Associate professor develops motivational chatbot and digital Candyland-like maze to ensure student successSanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.People using VR headset /news/2023/associate-professor-develops-motivational-chatbot-and-candyland-like-maze-to-ensure-student-success.aspxFaculty and Staff,Research/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxTwo separate projects led by faculty in the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 U.S. Department of Education awards ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøresearchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programsTwo separate projects led by faculty in the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Out of focus image of children playing at playground/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchEducational Psychology,School Psychology/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-associate-professor-honored-with-2023-usf-innovation-online-design-teaching-award.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education, on behalf of Innovative Education, announces associate professor Sanghoon Park as the recipient of the 2023 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøInnovation in Online Design and Teaching Award.Communications and MarketingThu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education associate professor is honored with 2023 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøInnovation in Online Design and Teaching AwardThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education, on behalf of Innovative Education, announces associate professor Sanghoon Park as the recipient of the 2023 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøInnovation in Online Design and Teaching Award.Dr. Park Headshot/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-associate-professor-honored-with-2023-usf-innovation-online-design-teaching-award.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes David Scanga as new Director of the Anchin Center for the Advancement of TeachingThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. David Scanga Headshot/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center/education/blog/2023/usf-awards-four-college-of-education-professors-with-internal-grants.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education is proud to announce that several of the college’s professors are recipients of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøinternal grant awards: assistant professor Mandie Dunn, associate professor John Liontas, assistant professor Alexandra Panos and associate professor Charles Vanover.Sam Del ValleThu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøawards four College of Education professors with internal grantsThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education is proud to announce that several of the college’s professors are recipients of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøinternal grant awards: assistant professor Mandie Dunn, associate professor John Liontas, assistant professor Alexandra Panos and associate professor Charles Vanover.University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2023/usf-awards-four-college-of-education-professors-with-internal-grants.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchAwards and Honors/education/blog/2023/college-of-education-celebrates-faculty-and-alumna-wlp-award-recipients.aspxUniversity of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø professors Lindsay Persohn, Helen Robinson and Heather Agazzi were recognized at the Women in Leadership and Philanthropy (WLP) awards dinner for their research and impact on women in local, national and international communities.Kathleen RogersWed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education celebrates faculty and alumna WLP award recipientsUniversity of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø professors Lindsay Persohn, Helen Robinson and Heather Agazzi were recognized at the Women in Leadership and Philanthropy (WLP) awards dinner for their research and impact on women in local, national and international communities.Three WLP award recipients/education/blog/2023/college-of-education-celebrates-faculty-and-alumna-wlp-award-recipients.aspxFaculty and StaffHonors and Awards/education/blog/2023/usf-instructional-technology-program-presents-at-metaverse-conference-with-chinese-south-korean-japanese-universities.aspxSanghoon Park, associate professor of instructional technology at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education, four current graduate students and a recent doctoral graduate presented their research at the seventh International Symposium on Education (ISE): Future Education for the Changing Societal Needs.Kathleen RogersWed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøinstructional technology program presents at Metaverse conference with Chinese, South Korean and Japanese universitiesSanghoon Park, associate professor of instructional technology at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education, four current graduate students and a recent doctoral graduate presented their research at the seventh International Symposium on Education (ISE): Future Education for the Changing Societal Needs.group photo of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøteam in metaverse/education/blog/2023/usf-instructional-technology-program-presents-at-metaverse-conference-with-chinese-south-korean-japanese-universities.aspxFaculty and StaffConference Presentations,Conferences,Instructional Technology/education/blog/2023/david-allsopp-honored-2023-learning-disabilities-association-of-america-award.aspxDr. David Allsopp, Professor of Special Education was selected by The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)’s executive committee and board of directors as the 2023 recipient of the LDA award. The LDA award if the highest honor given by the LDA in recognition of Dr. Allsopp’s leadership, support and dedication in the field of learning disabilities.Kathleen RogersFri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Dr. David Allsopp was honored with the 2023 Learning Disabilities Association of America awardDr. David Allsopp, Professor of Special Education was selected by The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)’s executive committee and board of directors as the 2023 recipient of the LDA award. The LDA award if the highest honor given by the LDA in recognition of Dr. Allsopp’s leadership, support and dedication in the field of learning disabilities.David Allsopp /education/blog/2023/david-allsopp-honored-2023-learning-disabilities-association-of-america-award.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Exceptional Student Education,Honors and Awards/education/blog/2023/honoring-dr-joyce-burick-swarzman-the-former-director-of-scatt.aspxDr. Joyce Burick Swarzman was known for her passion, excitement and love of teaching. On Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the age of 75, Dr. Swarzman passed away, but she will always be remembered for her amazing spirit.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Honoring Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman, the former Director of SCATTDr. Joyce Burick Swarzman was known for her passion, excitement and love of teaching. On Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the age of 75, Dr. Swarzman passed away, but she will always be remembered for her amazing spirit.Dr. Joyce Swarzman Memorial Graphic/education/blog/2023/honoring-dr-joyce-burick-swarzman-the-former-director-of-scatt.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education News,Faculty and Staff/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-professors-awarded-library-of-congress-grant-continuation.aspxThe Library of Congress has awarded ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education professors continuation funding to expand the training and research activities that strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers to support preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Professors awarded Library of Congress Grant ContinuationThe Library of Congress has awarded ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education professors continuation funding to expand the training and research activities that strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers to support preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Michael and Ilene Berson/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-professors-awarded-library-of-congress-grant-continuation.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchEarly Childhood Education,Elementary Education,Social Science Education/education/blog/2023/college-of-education-welcomes-kathleen-rogers-director-of-communications-and-marketing.aspxMrs. Kathleen Rogers joins the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education with over fifteen years of experience in strategic marketing planning, digital project management and content development for big brands.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes Kathleen Rogers as the college’s Director of Communications and MarketingMrs. Kathleen Rogers joins the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education with over fifteen years of experience in strategic marketing planning, digital project management and content development for big brands.Kathleen Rogers/education/blog/2023/college-of-education-welcomes-kathleen-rogers-director-of-communications-and-marketing.aspxFaculty and Staff/education/blog/2022/college-of-ed-professor-wins-the-outstanding-professor-of-middle-level-education-award.aspxProfessor Cheryl Ellerbrock recently won the National Association of Professors of Middle Level Education (NAPOMLE) Outstanding Professor of Middle Level Education Award.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 College of Ed professor wins the Outstanding Professor of Middle Level Education AwardProfessor Cheryl Ellerbrock recently won the National Association of Professors of Middle Level Education (NAPOMLE) Outstanding Professor of Middle Level Education Award.Cheryl Ellerbrock /education/blog/2022/college-of-ed-professor-wins-the-outstanding-professor-of-middle-level-education-award.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors/education/blog/2022/college-of-ed-professor-receives-distinguished-scholar-and-lifetime-achievement-in-language-studies-award.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Professor Dr. Terry Osborn recently received the Distinguished Scholar and Lifetime Achievement in Language Studies award from the International Society of Language Studies, Inc.Janella NewsomeTue, 22 Nov 2022 15:00:00 College of Ed Professor receives distinguished Scholar and Lifetime Achievement in Language Studies awardºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Professor Dr. Terry Osborn recently received the Distinguished Scholar and Lifetime Achievement in Language Studies award from the International Society of Language Studies, Inc.Terry Osborn/education/blog/2022/college-of-ed-professor-receives-distinguished-scholar-and-lifetime-achievement-in-language-studies-award.aspxFaculty and Staff/education/blog/2022/college-of-ed-dean-and-faculty-member-land-one-million-grant-to-enhance-usf-suncoast-districts-stem-education-program.aspxAnthony Rolle, the Dean of USF’s College of Education and David Rosengrant, Professor of STEM Education and Campus Dean of USF’s College of Education, St. Petersburg Campus were recently awarded a $1M grant to enhance USF-Suncoast Districts STEM Education Program. Rolle was the Principal Investigator and Rosengrant was the Co-investigator. The grant is administered by the US Department of Education. Janella NewsomeWed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 College of Ed Dean and Faculty Member land $1M grant to enhance USF-Suncoast Districts STEM Education ProgramAnthony Rolle, the Dean of USF’s College of Education and David Rosengrant, Professor of STEM Education and Campus Dean of USF’s College of Education, St. Petersburg Campus were recently awarded a $1M grant to enhance USF-Suncoast Districts STEM Education Program. Rolle was the Principal Investigator and Rosengrant was the Co-investigator. The grant is administered by the US Department of Education. Dr. Rosengrant and Dean Rolle/education/blog/2022/college-of-ed-dean-and-faculty-member-land-one-million-grant-to-enhance-usf-suncoast-districts-stem-education-program.aspxFaculty and StaffSTEM,STEM Education/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-faculty-recently-awarded-over-two-million-in-grants.aspxProfessors Sara Smith, Terry Osborn and Connie Walker-Egea from the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education recently received a grant over $2M for their collaboration entitled: Project Parasol: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Paraprofessional to Teacher Pipeline.Janella NewsomeTue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 College of Education Faculty recently awarded over $2M in grants for ESOL Paraprofessional to Teacher PipelineProfessors Sara Smith, Terry Osborn and Connie Walker-Egea from the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education recently received a grant over $2M for their collaboration entitled: Project Parasol: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Paraprofessional to Teacher Pipeline.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Educations building/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-faculty-recently-awarded-over-two-million-in-grants.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffElementary Education,Foreign Language Education,TESOL/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-faculty-and-staff-recognized-for-outstanding-teaching-and-advising.aspxCollege of Education faculty and staff recognized for outstanding teaching and advising.Janella NewsomeTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 College of Education Faculty and Staff recognized for outstanding teaching and advisingCollege of Education faculty and staff recognized for outstanding teaching and advising.Headshots of Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic and Alyssa Chism/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-faculty-and-staff-recognized-for-outstanding-teaching-and-advising.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors/education/blog/2022/usf-world-awards-college-of-education-faculty-for-global-excellence.aspxCongratulations to the College of Education faculty recently recognized at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøWorld Global Excellence Awards held October 20, 2022.Janella NewsomeMon, 07 Nov 2022 15:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøWorld awards College of Education Faculty for Global ExcellenceCongratulations to the College of Education faculty recently recognized at the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøWorld Global Excellence Awards held October 20, 2022.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøGlobal Excellence Awards Logo/education/blog/2022/usf-world-awards-college-of-education-faculty-for-global-excellence.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors/education/blog/2022/former-usf-college-of-education-dean-passes-away.aspxThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø College of Education is deeply saddened by the passing of former dean, Dr. William Gilbert Katzenmeyer.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Former ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Dean passes away leaving a profound legacy to carry onThe University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø College of Education is deeply saddened by the passing of former dean, Dr. William Gilbert Katzenmeyer.Dr. William Gilbert Katzenmeyer/education/blog/2022/former-usf-college-of-education-dean-passes-away.aspxFaculty and Staff/education/blog/2022/lisa-riley-joins-usf-advancement-as-the-director-of-development-for-the-college-of-education.aspxLisa Riley is one of the newest members to join ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøAdvancement as Director of Development for the College of Education.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Lisa Riley joins ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøAdvancement as the Director of Development for the College of EducationLisa Riley is one of the newest members to join ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøAdvancement as Director of Development for the College of Education.Lisa Riley Photo/education/blog/2022/lisa-riley-joins-usf-advancement-as-the-director-of-development-for-the-college-of-education.aspxFaculty and Staff/education/blog/2022/janella-newsome-joins-college-of-education.aspxJanella Newsome has joined the College of Education’s administrative team as Director of Communications and Marketing. In her new role, Janella will oversee the day-to-day operations of the college’s branding and marketing initiatives, as well as build local, regional and national awareness of the amazing accomplishments of our students, staff, and faculty.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Janella Newsome has joined the College of Education’s administrative team as Director of Communications and MarketingJanella Newsome has joined the College of Education’s administrative team as Director of Communications and Marketing. In her new role, Janella will oversee the day-to-day operations of the college’s branding and marketing initiatives, as well as build local, regional and national awareness of the amazing accomplishments of our students, staff, and faculty.Janella Newsome headshot/education/blog/2022/janella-newsome-joins-college-of-education.aspxFaculty and Staff/education/blog/2022/professor-receives-publication-award-for-outstanding-paper.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Professor, Mandie Dunn, PhD, received the Outstanding Paper 2022 Literati Award from Emerald Publishing.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Professor receives publication award for outstanding paperºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education Professor, Mandie Dunn, PhD, received the Outstanding Paper 2022 Literati Award from Emerald Publishing.Mandie Dunn Outstanding Paper Award Graphic/education/blog/2022/professor-receives-publication-award-for-outstanding-paper.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,English Educationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-reach-museum-studies-montgomery.aspxEight ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøprofessors journeyed to Montgomery, Ala., this summer to learn about and to reflect on the civil rights movement in the United States and to develop ways to best teach the lessons they learned to today’s students.External ArticleTue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøprofessors study the civil rights movement during REACH Montgomery Museum Studies program in AlabamaEight ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøprofessors journeyed to Montgomery, Ala., this summer to learn about and to reflect on the civil rights movement in the United States and to develop ways to best teach the lessons they learned to today’s students.Participants in a museum in Alabamahttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-reach-museum-studies-montgomery.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchDiversity,Sarasota-Manatee campus/education/blog/2022/rise-caribbean-initiative-celebrates-year-1-of-project.aspxResearch Initiative for Supporting Education (RISE) is a project that launched a new interdisciplinary educational research center, Caribbean Educational Research Center (CERC) to support education policy development and timely decision-making on issues impacting schools in the Caribbean. Faculty from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøand UWI collaborate on professional development activities, research design and building a cross-cultural mentorship network.Elizabeth EngasserTue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 RISE Caribbean initiative celebrates Year 1 of project, prepares for expanded research collaborations in the futureResearch Initiative for Supporting Education (RISE) is a project that launched a new interdisciplinary educational research center, Caribbean Educational Research Center (CERC) to support education policy development and timely decision-making on issues impacting schools in the Caribbean. Faculty from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøand UWI collaborate on professional development activities, research design and building a cross-cultural mentorship network.The RISE Caribbean project team/education/blog/2022/rise-caribbean-initiative-celebrates-year-1-of-project.aspxFaculty and StaffInterdisciplinary Education,Literacy Studies,Social Foundations in Education/education/blog/2022/usf-professors-selected-for-national-initiative-with-association-of-teacher-educators.aspxºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education professors Ilene R. Berson, PhD, and Michael J. Berson, PhD, were selected to participate in the Association of Teacher Educators inaugural Inquiry Initiative. The initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research focused on opportunity gaps in education.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Two ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøprofessors selected to participate in national initiative with Association of Teacher EducatorsºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education professors Ilene R. Berson, PhD, and Michael J. Berson, PhD, were selected to participate in the Association of Teacher Educators inaugural Inquiry Initiative. The initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research focused on opportunity gaps in education.Michael and Ilene Berson Headshots/education/blog/2022/usf-professors-selected-for-national-initiative-with-association-of-teacher-educators.aspxFaculty and StaffEarly Childhood Education,Elementary Education,Social Science Education,Teacher Educationhttp://3fl71l2qoj4l3y6ep2tqpwra.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022SummerReview_063022.pdfAs president of the University Council for Educational Administration, College of Education Professor William Black gave a presidential address titled "Leadership Beyond Ableism: Toward Collective Responsibility and Interdependence." Read more in the summer 2022 issue of UCEA Review.External ArticleFri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøprofessor gives presidential address for University Council for Educational AdministrationAs president of the University Council for Educational Administration, College of Education Professor William Black gave a presidential address titled "Leadership Beyond Ableism: Toward Collective Responsibility and Interdependence." Read more in the summer 2022 issue of UCEA Review.William Black headshothttp://3fl71l2qoj4l3y6ep2tqpwra.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022SummerReview_063022.pdfFaculty and StaffEducational Leadership/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-luis-r-visot-new-assistant-dean-administration-innovation.aspxThe College of Education welcomes Luis R. Visot as the college’s new assistant dean of administration and innovation. In this newly created role, Visot will manage internal administrative activities and external innovation projects on behalf of the Dean. He will also provide leadership, oversight and guidance for new initiatives and projects of high importance and engage faculty and staff in identifying opportunities to implement effective improvements and responses.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes Luis R. Visot as new Assistant Dean of Administration and InnovationThe College of Education welcomes Luis R. Visot as the college’s new assistant dean of administration and innovation. In this newly created role, Visot will manage internal administrative activities and external innovation projects on behalf of the Dean. He will also provide leadership, oversight and guidance for new initiatives and projects of high importance and engage faculty and staff in identifying opportunities to implement effective improvements and responses.Luis R. Visit headshot/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-luis-r-visot-new-assistant-dean-administration-innovation.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and Staff/education/blog/2022/faculty-staff-notes-spring-2022.aspxLearn about the accomplishments and achievements of the College of Education's faculty and staff during the Spring 2022 semester.Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 Faculty and Staff Notes: Spring 2022Learn about the accomplishments and achievements of the College of Education's faculty and staff during the Spring 2022 semester.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education/education/blog/2022/faculty-staff-notes-spring-2022.aspxFaculty and StaffFaculty and Staff Notes/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-peter-trakas-new-director-gus-a-stavros-center.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Peter Trakas, EdD, as the new director of the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education. In this role, Trakas will lead the Stavros Center in its mission of advancing the effective teaching and integration of economic education, free enterprise and financial literacy into K-20 curricula.Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Peter Trakas as new director of Gus A. Stavros CenterThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Peter Trakas, EdD, as the new director of the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education. In this role, Trakas will lead the Stavros Center in its mission of advancing the effective teaching and integration of economic education, free enterprise and financial literacy into K-20 curricula.Peter Trakas headshot/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-welcomes-peter-trakas-new-director-gus-a-stavros-center.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffGus A. Stavros Center/education/blog/2022/two-education-faculty-receive-margaret-burlington-tritle-excellence-teaching-faculty-award.aspxTwo faculty members in the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education were selected to receive the 2021-22 Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, an annual award presented to college faculty members who demonstrate exemplary teaching.Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 Two Education faculty receive Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty AwardTwo faculty members in the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education were selected to receive the 2021-22 Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, an annual award presented to college faculty members who demonstrate exemplary teaching.Tritle Award faculty recipients/education/blog/2022/two-education-faculty-receive-margaret-burlington-tritle-excellence-teaching-faculty-award.aspxFaculty and StaffGiving,Honors and Awards/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. Her desire to help young women succeed brings a new level of pride to the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøassociate professor of mathematics education and associate director of the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCoalition for Science Literacy. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Sandra RoaTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøassociate professor marks symbolic milestone in her efforts to help teen mothers in The BahamasEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. Her desire to help young women succeed brings a new level of pride to the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøassociate professor of mathematics education and associate director of the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCoalition for Science Literacy. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears poses with her colleagues at the PACE Programme in The Bahamas /education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffInternational,Mathematics Education/education/blog/2022/jennifer-rinck-director-community-relations-engagement.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Jennifer Rinck, PhD, as its new director of community relations and engagement.Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes Jennifer Rinck as new director of community relations, engagementThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education welcomes Jennifer Rinck, PhD, as its new director of community relations and engagement.Jennifer Rinck/education/blog/2022/jennifer-rinck-director-community-relations-engagement.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and Staff/news/2022/celebrating-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-across-one-usf.aspxSeveral events this spring are highlighting the impact and accomplishments of students, faculty, staff and community partners as a reflection of USF’s core commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.External ArticleFri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion across One USFSeveral events this spring are highlighting the impact and accomplishments of students, faculty, staff and community partners as a reflection of USF’s core commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCelebrating Diversity/news/2022/celebrating-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-across-one-usf.aspxFaculty and StaffDiversity,Honors and Awards/education/blog/2022/assistant-professor-receives-wlp-faculty-excellence-award.aspxCollege of Education Assistant Professor Sara Smith, PhD, was named a 2022 recipient of the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøWomen in Leadership & Philanthropy’s Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award, an annual award recognizing women faculty who demonstrate excellence through their research at the university.Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Assistant professor receives faculty excellence award from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøWomen in Leadership & PhilanthropyCollege of Education Assistant Professor Sara Smith, PhD, was named a 2022 recipient of the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøWomen in Leadership & Philanthropy’s Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award, an annual award recognizing women faculty who demonstrate excellence through their research at the university.Sara Smith headshot/education/blog/2022/assistant-professor-receives-wlp-faculty-excellence-award.aspxFaculty and StaffForeign Language Education,Honors and Awards,TESOL,Technology in Education and Second Language Acquisition/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-elected-aaas-fellow.aspxCollege of Education Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears, PhD, was elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Sears is the first Black faculty member at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto receive this recognition, which is one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Associate professor elected as fellow of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceCollege of Education Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears, PhD, was elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Sears is the first Black faculty member at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto receive this recognition, which is one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.Ruthmae Sears headshot/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-elected-aaas-fellow.aspxFaculty and StaffHonors and Awards,Mathematics Education/education/blog/2022/assistant-professor-receives-early-career-award-aera-early-education-sig.aspxAssistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley, PhD, was awarded the 2022 Early Career Award by the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Early Education and Child Development Special Interest Group (SIG).Rocky D. BullMon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Assistant professor awarded Early Career Award by AERA Early Education and Child Development SIGAssistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley, PhD, was awarded the 2022 Early Career Award by the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Early Education and Child Development Special Interest Group (SIG).Elizabeth Hadley headshot/education/blog/2022/assistant-professor-receives-early-career-award-aera-early-education-sig.aspxFaculty and StaffHonors and Awards,Literacy Studies/education/blog/2022/faculty-staff-notes-fall-2021.aspxLearn about the accomplishments and achievements of the College of Education's faculty and staff during the Fall 2021 semester.Rocky D. BullWed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Faculty and Staff Notes: Fall 2021Learn about the accomplishments and achievements of the College of Education's faculty and staff during the Fall 2021 semester.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøEducation logo/education/blog/2022/faculty-staff-notes-fall-2021.aspxFaculty and StaffFaculty and Staff Notes/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-receives-usf-outstanding-community-engaged-teaching-award.aspxJennifer Jacobs, PhD, an associate professor in the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education, was selected to receive USF’s Outstanding Community Engaged Teaching Award for the 2020-21 academic year.Elizabeth EngasserMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Associate professor receives ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøOutstanding Community Engaged Teaching AwardJennifer Jacobs, PhD, an associate professor in the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education, was selected to receive USF’s Outstanding Community Engaged Teaching Award for the 2020-21 academic year.Jennifer Jacobs headshot/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-receives-usf-outstanding-community-engaged-teaching-award.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Elementary Education/education/blog/2021/jennifer-jacobs-named-interim-campus-director-sarasota-manatee.aspxIn this role, Dr. Jacobs will serve as part of the College of Education’s leadership team and work to ensure excellence in teaching, research and service conducted by faculty members at USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.Rocky D. BullMon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Jennifer Jacobs named interim campus director at Sarasota-ManateeIn this role, Dr. Jacobs will serve as part of the College of Education’s leadership team and work to ensure excellence in teaching, research and service conducted by faculty members at USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.Jennifer Jacobs headshot/education/blog/2021/jennifer-jacobs-named-interim-campus-director-sarasota-manatee.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffSarasota-Manatee campus/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-launches-interdisciplinary-research-center-caribbean-university.aspxIn collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.Jessenia RiveraFri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøassociate professor launches interdisciplinary research center in partnership with Caribbean universityIn collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.Mutual Life Assurance Society building in Bridgetown, Barbados/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-launches-interdisciplinary-research-center-caribbean-university.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchInternational,Literacy Studies/education/blog/2021/vonzell-agosto-named-chair-department-leadership-policy-lifelong-learning.aspxThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education has named Professor Vonzell Agosto, PhD, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning.Rocky D. BullFri, 10 Sep 2021 15:00:00 Vonzell Agosto named department chair of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong LearningThe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education has named Professor Vonzell Agosto, PhD, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning.Vonzell Agosto headshot/education/blog/2021/vonzell-agosto-named-chair-department-leadership-policy-lifelong-learning.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffCareer and Technical Education,Career and Workforce Education,Counselor Education,Educational Leadership,Higher Education and Student Affairs/education/blog/2021/faculty-staff-notes-summer-2021.aspxRead about the latest accomplishments and recognitions of faculty and staff in the College of Education.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Faculty and Staff Notes: Summer 2021Read about the latest accomplishments and recognitions of faculty and staff in the College of Education.ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCollege of Education/education/blog/2021/faculty-staff-notes-summer-2021.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Faculty and Staff Notes/education/blog/2021/professor-dedicated-service-award-ahead.aspxCollege of Education Professor Lyman Dukes III, PhD, was awarded the Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award by the Association on Higher Education and Disability, an international professional organization for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.Rocky D. BullFri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Professor receives dedicated service award from Association on Higher Education and DisabilityCollege of Education Professor Lyman Dukes III, PhD, was awarded the Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award by the Association on Higher Education and Disability, an international professional organization for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.Lyman Dukes/education/blog/2021/professor-dedicated-service-award-ahead.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Exceptional Student Education,St. Petersburg campus/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-receives-usf-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxCollege of Education Associate Professor Patriann Smith, PhD, was a recipient of USF’s Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Presented by ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøResearch and Innovation, this year’s awards recognized 22 faculty members for their achievements in research productivity.Rocky D. BullThu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Associate professor receives ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøOutstanding Research Achievement AwardCollege of Education Associate Professor Patriann Smith, PhD, was a recipient of USF’s Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Presented by ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøResearch and Innovation, this year’s awards recognized 22 faculty members for their achievements in research productivity.Patriann Smith/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-receives-usf-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchAwards and Honors,Literacy Studies