School of Professional & Continuing Studies

Tom Shields, associate professor and chair of graduate education, received the CCE’s Community-Engaged Scholarship Award at the Center’s annual awards ceremony, recognizing scholarly activity that has emerged from a mutually beneficial partnership with a community that creates new knowledge and contributes to positive social change.

Rob McAdams, director of Partners in the Arts, received the CCE’s Contribution to the Institution Award at the Center’s annual awards ceremony, recognizing community-engaged teaching, scholarship, and service that has made a significant contribution to the University, providing opportunities for faculty engagement, community collaboration, and the learning and thriving of our students.

Johnathan Harris, adjunct assistant professor of liberal arts and athletic academic mentor, has published “Redefining High School Education: The Journey of a Progressive Education School Embracing Learning in the Modern Era” in the Journal of Transformative Learning.

Rob McAdams, director of Partners in the Arts (PIA), presented “Partners in the Arts Consortium: Year 30” at the Arts Education Partnership (AEP) Annual Convening in Pittsburgh.