In 2013 MSU was awarded one of eight grants, from the Association of American Universities (AAU), that were intended to catalyze transformation in STEM education at research universities. This project, âCreating a Coherent Gateway to STEM Teaching and Learning,â focused on the gateway courses in biology, chemistry and physics because of their pivotal role in⊠Read More »
Why Does Mentoring Matter? Presentation will explore the effect of non-financial support on college enrollment and persistence, which is co-authored with Kalena Cortes and Carolyn Heinrich. Biography: Celeste Carruthers is a visiting professor with the Ford Schoolâs Education Policy Initiative. She is an associate professor in the Haslam College of Business at the University of⊠Read More »
Busting Out of the Iron Cage: Network Mobilization and Principal Responses to Normative Institutional Pressures Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell is an associate professor of education with expertise in leadership, management, and organizations at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Bridwell-Mitchell's research builds on her three areas of training and study: organizational management and theory, public policy, and⊠Read More »
The Grit, Glam, & Guts Teen Conference is excited to embark upon itâs 7th consecutive year of strengthening and equipping hundreds of young women from all across the state of Michigan! The all girl TEEN (ages 12-17) conference will kick off its state summer tour Saturday June 29, 2019. Itâs a one-day conference thatâs dedicated⊠Read More »
The Impact of the Dell Scholars Program on College Access, Persistence and Degree Attainment Lindsay Paige is an assistant professor of research methodology at the School of Education and a research scientist at the Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Her work focuses on quantitative methods and their application to questions⊠Read More »
How do we fix âfailingâ schools? Moving beyond tests, takeover, and other policy tools Holme will discuss the historical problems of school and district âfailure,â specifically examining the federal and state policy decisions that have, over decades, culminated in these problems. She will discuss the limitations of recent technical education reforms- including testing and governance⊠Read More »
"Large-Scale Estimates of LGBQâHeterosexual Disparities in the Presence of Potentially Mischievous Responders: A Pre-Registered Replication and Comparison of Methods" Although numerous survey-based studies have found that students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning (LGBQ) have elevated risk for many negative academic, disciplinary, psychological, and health outcomes, the validity of the types of data⊠Read More »
âName and Shameâ: An Effective Strategy for College Tuition Accountability? Due to concerns about college affordability, in 2011 the Department of Education began producing two annual public lists of institutions with the highest change in tuition and fees and average net price within sector (top 5% and at least $600 increase). This study investigates the⊠Read More »
Associate Dean Kristine Bowman is hosting two guided meditation sessions for College of Education grad students. These sessions will last about 10 minutes and you are invited to stay on the call to chat (about other resources or supports youâd like to see, how youâre feeling, or anything else thatâs on your mind). If youâd just like to drop-in⊠Read More »
Associate Dean Kristine Bowman is hosting two guided meditation sessions for College of Education grad students. These sessions will last about 10 minutes and you are invited to stay on the call to chat (about other resources or supports youâd like to see, how youâre feeling, or anything else thatâs on your mind). If youâd just like to drop-in⊠Read More »
