Spring 2020 Degree Classes - Register Nov 12
The schedule of Spring 2020 classes for degree-seeking students is now available online for viewing. Registration for continuing students opens Tuesday, November 12.
John Miers Research Award
SPCS & Boatwright Library are proud to announce the John Miers Award for Excellence in Library Research to honor the memory of John Miers, C’13, who recognied his passion for library research while a Weekend College student.
Upcoming Activities
- Asia Week: Wish Walk & Opening CelebrationNov1112:00 PM - 1:00 PMA cross-campus walk will mark the opening of UR's celebration of Asia Week, with an emphasis on East Asia. Join in at... Continue reading
- Asia Week Discussion: Tidying Up - The Beauty of Order in JapanNov1212:00 PM - 1:00 PMKristin Ziegler, Richmond-based owner of Minima Organizing & RedesignSarah Schalkoff, UR ’23, raised in Japan... Continue reading
- Webinar: Successful Job Search StrategiesNov1212:00 PM - 12:30 PMA successful job search requires a good plan. No matter where you are in the process - if you're just starting, thinking... Continue reading
- Nationali-TEA: AsiaNov121:00 PM - 2:30 PMUR's own International Club (I-Club) joins in the celebration of Asia Week with one of their popular Nationali-TEA... Continue reading
- Asia Week Presentation: Innovation in ChinaNov132:30 PM - 4:00 PMYuen Yuen Ang - Associate Professor of Political Science, University of MichiganJudith Farquhar - Professor Emerita of... Continue reading
- Asia Week: Festival of LightsNov134:30 PM - 6:30 PMOpen to the campus and local community, the Festival of Lights features cultures and influences from countries... Continue reading
- Asia Week: International DinnerNov136:00 PM - 8:00 PMIn celebration of International Education Week 2019, the award-winning Heilman Dining Center hosts its annual... Continue reading
- National Philanthropy Day CelebrationNov149:00 AM - 1:30 PMSPCS is a sponsor of Richmond’s 2019 National Philanthropy Day celebration. Learn more about our graduate... Continue reading
- Interview WorkshopNov185:00 PM - 6:00 PMIf you will be searching for internships or jobs this year, it's time to begin preparing for interviews! The earlier you... Continue reading
- Resume & Cover Letter WorkshopNov185:00 PM - 6:00 PMA resume is important to have on hand for internships, jobs, and a variety of other opportunities. Ditch the high school... Continue reading
Faculty & Staff News
Laursen co-authors article with SPCS graduateDr. Erik Laursen, adjunct associate professor of education, has co-authored with alum Kirsten Logan, GC’18, the article Does Mindfulness Strengthen Self-efficacy in First Grade Students? in the Journal of Teacher Action Research.
Cassada quoted on middle school teacher conferencesDr. Kate Cassada, assistant chair and associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies, is quoted in Sylvan Source blog in a post titled Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences: What to Know. Cassada encourages parents to attend their middle schooler’s parent-teacher conferences.
Shields co-authors report highlighting value of school diversityDr. Tom Shields, SPCS associate dean and associate professor of education & leadership studies, has co-authored a report highlighting the value of school diversity. Written with scholars from VCU and the Virginia Housing Alliance, the report focuses on Richmond’s school rezoning efforts.
Spires publishes article on Hong Kong youthDr. Bob Spires, assistant professor of education in SPCS, has published with two co-authors the article Generalized Self-Efficacy of Youth in the New Territories [of Hong Kong] in the Asian Studies & Development Studies journal.
Carpenter named officer on engagement committeeLiza Carpenter, administrative coordinator in the Education department, has been named recording secretary as an officer on the A&S Staff Engagement Committee. In her role, Carpenter engages students, faculty and staff in Schools of Arts & Sciences and Professional & Continuing Studies.
Nielson interviewed about upcoming book releaseDr. Erik Nielson, associate professor of liberal arts and assistant chair of the Master of Liberal Arts program, is interviewed in The Crime Report along with co-author Dr. Andrea Dennis about their upcoming book, Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics and Guilt in America.
Thornton #3 in top 100 ethical leadership Twitter accountsLinda Fisher Thornton (@leadingincontxt) ranks #3 in the Top 100 accounts on Ethical Leadership on Twitter according to Finster Data. Her book, 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership (@7lenses), is also on the list at #11.
Haggerty quoted in Style Weekly featureDr. Abbi Haggerty, adjunct assistant professor of nonprofit studies and executive director of the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance (RPAA), is quoted in a Style Weekly feature on the impact of the RPAA in the ten years since the Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts opened.
Laing achieves CliftonStrengths Coach certificationKathy Laing, GC’08, GC’16, program manager for the Institute on Philanthropy at SPCS, has earned the designation of Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach for coaching individuals and groups using their CliftonStrengths.
Stern co-produces documentary filmGarrett Stern, GC’18, senior program manager for professional education, is co-producer of The Seed Saver, a short documentary film released by ITVS’s Indie Lens Storycast. The film explores a young Korean-American farmer’s mission to save heritage seeds from her native Korea.
Alumni & Graduate News
- Kimberly Bridges, GC'13, quoted in analysis of Virginia politics
Dr. Kimberly M. Bridges, GC’13, is quoted in The 74 analysis of Virginia education policy gains in the event of democratic wins in the November 5 election. The article was published two days prior to the election. Bridges earned a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and is now a professor in VCU’s School of Education.
- Kirsten Logan, GC'18, co-authors article with professor in peer-reviewed journal
Kirsten Logan, GC’18, has co-authored an article with SPCS adjunct associate professor Erik Laursen titled Does Mindfulness Strengthen Self-efficacy in First Grade Students? in the Journal of Teacher Action Research. This article represents the first peer-reviewed publication published by a student or graduate of the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction program.
- Ernest Woodard, C'19, hired as systems developer for Henrico County
Ernest Woodard, C’19, was recently hired following a Career Services-support job search as a Systems Developer II for Henrico County. Woodard, a retired Air Force veteran, earned a BSPS in Information Security and received the McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award with the highest GPA in the Information Systems program.
- Nicole Arnold, GC'18, named assistant principal at Powhatan High School
Nicole Arnold, GC’18, has been named assistant principal at Powhatan High School in Powhatan County Public Schools. Arnold earned a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies through SPCS.
- Beverley Steele, GC'18, named assistant principal at Freeman High School
Beverley Steele, GC’18, has been named assistant principal at Douglas S. Freeman High School in Henrico County Public Schools. Steele earned a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies through SPCS, and earned the Catherine S. Fisher Book Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies in May 2019.
- Charlie Goad, GC'16, named associate principal at Longdale Elementary School
Charlie Goad, GC’16, has been named associate principal at Longdale Elementary School in Henrico County Public Schools. Goad earned a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies through SPCS.
- Chaz Barracks, '11, GC'16, named CFD Dissertation Fellow in at UR
Chaz Barracks, ’11, GC’16, has been named CFD Dissertation Fellow in Rhetoric & Communication at UR for the 2019-20 academic year. The Consortium for Faculty Diversity supports doctoral students in completing dissertations through the Dissertation Fellowship. Barracks is earning a Ph.D. in VCU’s Media Art & Text interdisciplinary program.
- Valerie Mooney, GC'18, named resource teacher at Harvie Elementary School
Valerie Mooney, GC’18, has been named a resource teacher at Harvie Elementary School in Henrico County Public Schools. Mooney earned a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies through SPCS.
- Grace Davis, GC'17, named mission impact & stewardship officer
Grace Davis, GC’17, has been named Mission Impact and Stewardship Officer in the Richmond office of World Pediatric Project. Davis earned a Master of Nonprofit Studies (MNS) degree through SPCS. World Pediatric Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to heal critically ill children and build healthcare capacity in the world.
- Chris Mazella, GC'18, named assistant principal at Fluvanna Middle School
Chris Mazella, GC’18, has been named assistant principal at Fluvanna Middle School in Fluvanna County Public Schools. Mazella earned a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies through SPCS.
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