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Dr. Kara Taylor selected as an Honors College Assessment Faculty Fellow
In this role, Dr. Taylor will provide strategic leadership in the creation and implementation of an assessment plan.
With her Ph.D in curriculum and instruction focusing on culturally relevant assessment systems and feedback in schooling spaces, her expertise was admired by the Honors College in their endeavor to assess belongingness and the effectiveness of their DEI efforts. Dr. Taylor is tasked with creating measurement systems, auditing assessments in place and data analysis (quantitative and qualitative). All this work is geared around making recommendations for programming and providing tangible data to incorporate in their narrative of impact.
Dr. Kara Taylor's Faculty Directory
Dr. Tina O’Neal to serve as a 2023-2024 Faculty Fellow with IUPUI Office of International Affairs
Congratulations to Dr. Tina O’Neal for being selected as a Faculty Fellow with IUPUI Office of International Affairs for the 2023-2024 academic year.
In addition to her current development of our New “Inspire, Educate, and Transform: Ghana Short-Term Study Abroad program, Dr. O’Neal will serve as a catalyst to strengthen the infrastructures that support study abroad and drive innovation within the School of Education for study abroad programs, projects, and initiatives. Some of her work will include conducting a thorough needs assessment, engaging faculty, staff, and students to identify the barriers that may hinder student participation in study abroad programs. With the insights gathered, Dr. O’Neal plans to develop and implement a Study Abroad Action Plan, complete with specific goals and measurable metrics to guide our progress.
These initiatives collectively reflect the IUPUI Office of International Affairs dedication to creating a more inclusive, globally-aware educational environment where students have every opportunity to enrich their learning through international experiences.
Office of International Affairs website
David H. K. Nguyen awarded with Diversity in Law award from Indiana Lawyer
Indiana Lawyer presented its inaugural class of Diversity of Law honorees.
David Nguyen was awarded the honor, as he is one of 24 men and women leading the way in efforts to diversify the legal profession across the state of Indiana.
Congratulations to David H. K. Nguyen!
Read the Indiana Lawyer interview with David NguyenCharlie Nelms Distinguished Alumni Award Announced
The Neal-Marshall Alumni Club will present their highest honor, the Charlie Nelms Distinguished Alumni Award, during their 26th biennial reunion held on October 20-21, 2023.
We are thrilled to announce that the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club will be awarding SoE Alum Dr. Tiffany Kyser the Charlie Nelms Distinguished Alumni Award at the 26th biennial reunion. As a tireless advocate for underserved communities and a beacon of lifelong learning, Dr. Kyser embodies the spirit and mission of Indiana University. From hosting international students to her professional achievements, her influence has reached far and wide. Join us in celebrating her incredible career and contributions.
Read more about her journey here
SoE Faculty member recently published critical article
In this article, James Joseph “Jim” Scheurich. Ph.D., points out the specific choices Hallinger made in his "Critical Reflections" research.
View the article here!
A Critique of Hallinger's “Empirical Reflection”: How Systemic Racism and Systemic Sexism Can Structure Our Research “Choices?”Alumni Newsletter - Fall 2023 Edition
Welcome to the newest issue of our SoE Alumni Newsletter!
View or download the newsletter here!
Alumni Newsletter - Fall 2023 Edition
Dr. Brandon Sherman Selected by U.S. Department of State for Prestigious English Language Specialist Project
Dr. Sherman is part of a select group, as his project is one of approximately 240 that the English Language Specialist Program supports each year.
The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Dr. Brandon Sherman of the IUPUI School of Education for a 12-week English Language Specialist project focusing on Language Coaching in Russia through the American Center Moscow. Dr. Sherman is part of a select group, as his project is one of approximately 240 that the English Language Specialist Program supports each year.
Read more at the press release below!
Original U.S. Department of State Press Release
School of Education colleague awarded Fulbright scholarship to Angola
The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board selected Dr. Swazo for an award to Angola.
Dr. Roberto Swazo has been selected for a Fulbright award to Angola.
The Fulbright Program, including the Fulbright–Hays Program, is one of several United States Cultural Exchange Programs with the goal of improving intercultural relations, cultural diplomacy, and intercultural competence between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills.
Congratulations to Dr. Roberto Swazo!
More info about Fulbright Scholarship