Author: sehd
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DEI Committee Meeting Summary (12/02/24)
Committee Members at the December 2, 2024 DEI meeting: Tom Su, Chris Garcia, Jung-In Kim, Caron Westland, Nicole Holland, Amy Ferrell The DEI committee welcomed its new staff member, Nicole Holland. Many thanks to Nicole for agreeing to serve as a liaison between the DEI committee and staff and for devoting her time to this…
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Powering a Future with More Diverse Educators
“As one of the nation’s leading education schools, the University of Colorado Denver’s School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) is committed to preparing outstanding diverse educators with expertise in their fields and a wealth of relevant experience in Colorado schools. On Friday, November 15, SEHD leaders and faculty members, together with partners in the National Center…
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NxtGEN Teacher Residency Program Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni Celebrate 10th Anniversary
“CU Denver’s NxtGEN Teacher Residency Program celebrated a landmark 10th year on Sept. 25, 2024, with a celebratory dinner reception and reunion honoring the “NxtGEN Familia”: alumni, current students, faculty, teacher education leaders, and school district partners. The trail-blazing program is a leader in Colorado’s teacher education landscape by providing an innovative four-year undergraduate teacher…
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Dean Marvin Lynn and Dr. Susana Córdova’s Fireside Chat: Balancing Urgency, Innovation, and Quality in the Preparation of Teachers
“CU Denver alumna Dr. Susana Córdova (MA, ’00), Colorado’s Education Commissioner and recipient of the 2024 School of Education & Human Development Alumni Leadership Award, joined a forum with School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) faculty and staff on November 1, 2024. The fireside chat with Dean Marvin Lynn provided a space for critical discussions around personal…
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Dr. Heather Johnson, Mathematics Education Researcher in SEHD, Presenting Online Lecture to the German Design-Based Research Group
On December 5, from 9 – 10 a.m. MST, Heather Johnson will share her insights in an online presentation titled “How Graphs Work: A Design-Based Approach to Cultivate Community Among Introductory Undergraduate Mathematics Instructors”. She invites her SEHD colleagues to participate! Presentation abstract: In U.S. postsecondary education, there is a need to transform instruction in…
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Drs. Jessica Luna Garcia and Robin Brandehoff Co-author Article with DSoC Students About the Importance of Diverse Mentorship in Higher Education
Un Mentor Positivo: Supporting Latine & Indigenous First-Generation Doctoral Students Drs. Jessica Luna Garcia and Robin Brandehoff co-wrote an article with DSoC members Valerie Richmond (graduating December 2024) and Melinda Rossi on the impact of having a faculty Mentor of Color for first-generation Latine and Indigenous scholars. The pdf is available through the link below…
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2025 Observances (Cultural, Religious, Heritage) Calendar
There are several important dates throughout 2025, many of which will be recognized by students, staff, and faculty across SEHD (and CU Denver). This resource may be a helpful tool for planning for Inclusive Excellence. Please forward any changes or corrections to antwan.jefferson@ucdenver.edu. Click here to view the 2025 Observances Calendar
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CU Denver Survey on Chancellor Search Finalists Dr. David H. Jackson, Jr. & Dr. Kenneth T. Christensen
Dear Colleagues: I hope you had a chance to interact with one of the Chancellor finalists this week – either in person or virtually. If you did not attend one of the sessions, you can watch one of the forums here. My final ask is that you please complete the surveys linked here. It is important…
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Celebration of Life for Dr. Ellen Stevens
A Celebration of Life for Dr. Ellen Stevens, former SEHD faculty member and founder of CU Denver’s Center for Faculty Development and Advancement (CFDA), will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 1 – 3 p.m. in CU Denver’s City Heights/Learning Commons building at 1191 Larimer Street, Denver. The CFDA will host this gathering in…
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**Rescheduled** Join us for Empowering Voices: Leveraging Storytelling to Support First-Gen Lynxes
This PD workshop is meant for faculty and staff to better support first-generation students at CU Denver using storytelling as a vehicle to promote student success. Friday, December 6, 2024 1-3:30pm Mountain Time In person: Room 480 CU Denver Building (1250 14th St, Denver, CO 80202) Virtually: Zoom link sent upon registration Facilitated by: Jennifer Camacho…