McBEE IHE GRADUATE NEWSLETTER ♦ JUNE 2022 |
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Libby Morris, Charles Knapp, and Leslie Gordon met with several graduates at Emory University in May 2022. (l-r) Gordon, Becky Gunter, John Fuchko III, Knapp, Joe Moon, Kelley Lips, Katie Lloyd, Moose Alperin, Rebecca Sandidge, Jennifer Herazy, and Morris (in attendance but missing from photo, Corey Dortch and Ed Lee). |
Dear Alumni and Friends,
In the spring, the McBee Institute faculty restated our vision for the future with these words: The Louise McBee Institute aspires to be a national and international leader in the rigorous study and advancement of postsecondary education. The vision is straightforward, and our commitment is deep.
The photo above shows several members of the strong network of MIHE alumni in the Atlanta area. They reflect the MIHE vision in their careers, and they are generous in support of our graduate programs. The stories below show students traveling internationally for study, faculty garnering awards and leading organizations, and alumni being tapped for institutional leadership.
You are our partners in advancing the policies, practices, and outcomes of postsecondary education – partners in achieving our vision. As I step away from the directorship and return full-time to the faculty, I look forward to getting updates on your career and seeing you at an MIHE event in the upcoming year.
With gratitude,
Libby
Director, Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education
Zell B. Miller Distinguished Professor of Higher Education
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AERA RECOGNIZES WILLIAMS' CONTRIBUTIONS |
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Krystal L. Williams with her plaque from the American Educational Research Association. |
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Krystal L. Williams, assistant professor of higher education, received the AERA Scholars of Color Early Career Contribution Award for 2022. “One of my favorite African proverbs states, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ With this in mind, I view this award as an honor to be shared with my family, colleagues, collaborators, and others who have supported my research on policy issues related to HBCUs and the experiences of marginalized populations in STEM,” said Williams.
Williams joined the MIHE faculty in January 2022. Read the full press release |
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Karen Webber presented two sessions with graduate student Matt Grandstaff at the recent AIR Forum in Phoenix. |
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Karen Webber officially transitioned to the presidency of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) at the board meeting during the association's Annual Forum in early June. She was elected vice-president/president-elect in 2021 and is serving a three-year term on the association's executive board.
Webber was named professor emerita at MIHE during 2021 and continues to mentor students and lead a major NSF-funded study of students’ access to work-related experiential activities (WREAs) relative to their postsecondary institution’s proximity to major economic and workforce regions. Read the full press release |
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AMBROSE BECOMES CHANCELLOR |
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Charles Ambrose joined Henderson State in November. |
Chuck Ambrose (EdD) became Henderson State University's first chancellor in late 2021.
Previously, he had served as president and CEO of KnowledgeWorks, a national foundation committed to creating the future of learning; president of the University of Central Missouri from 2010-2018; and president of Pfeiffer University in North Carolina from 1998-2010, immediately after he earned his EdD.
Read the HSU statement |
FUCHKO NAMED INTERIM PRESIDENT |
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John Fuchko will serve as interim president of Columbus State University on July 1. |
The University System of Georgia (USG) announced John Fuchko III (EdD, cohort 5) as the interim president of Columbus State University. Fuchko's appointment officially begins on July 1, but he has been transitioning actively for several weeks. Fuchko currently serves as the USG vice chancellor for organizational effectiveness.
Read the CSU statement |
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MAY 2022 GRADUATES FIND NEW ROLES |
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MIHE faculty, staff, and students celebrate Brionna Johnson (center left) and Kayla McKinney (center right) at a May event. |
Congratulations to our spring 2022 graduates, Amanda Gay, Brionna Johnson, and Kayla McKinney! Brionna and Kayla shared the following updates. -
Brionna recently joined the UGA Career Center as a career consultant for students in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Warnell School of Forestry, Odum School of Ecology, and the College of Envir0nmental Design.
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Kayla accepted a position at UGA's Mary Frances Early College of Education as the new coordinator for student engagement. She will coordinate student-facing programs for the college and advising the student ambassadors.
Read recent MIHE alumni news |
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EXECUTIVE ED.D. COHORT STUDIES IN EUROPE |
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Members of cohort 7 of the Executive EdD program met in Athens in January 2022 for the inaugural session. |
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The seventh cohort of the Executive EdD program is off to a strong start, and the program will resume its international travel component this summer with a focus on European higher education. The study-away opportunities embedded in the program have been a key element of our curriculum since its inception, and we look forward to engaging with our European faculty partners this year. Our group will visit campuses in the Netherlands and Germany and be taught by higher education experts from various countries in Europe. Read about our new cohort members |
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Additional openings shared by members of the MIHE community... |
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Visiting assistant professor (SMU) - The Department of Education Policy and Leadership invites applications to serve in the higher education program.
This is a one-year, non-tenure track, nine-month contract, with a possibility of renewal for an additional year. The successful candidate will teach courses in the higher education masters and doctoral programs and provide service to the program and department.
Read full description and contact Sondra Barringer (former postdoc) for more information |
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Policy Analyst (SHEEO)- Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Equity Initiatives, the policy analyst conducts research and analysis on state higher education public policy, including equity initiatives that support improved student access and success; and joins all SHEEO staff in yearly conference planning activities and general membership outreach.
Read full description and contact Rachel Burns (MIHE PhD) for more information |
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We rely on your partnership to help keep us on top and continually improving. Thank you for supporting the Institute's vision with your gifts during Giving Day at the end of March. New friends joined our wonderful existing donors and made significant contributions to help our students and our GCAC advisers.
We also invite you to lead a Zoomtable this year. These hour-long discussions bring our community together to share experience, research, and projects on important tops in higher education.
View a past Zoomtable for inspiration, and email Suzanne for more details
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