Category: News
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Courtney Donovan and Robert (Bud) Talbot Published in the International Journal of Education in Mathematics Science and Technology
A Rasch Analysis of the Self-determination, Purpose, Identity, and Engagement in Science (SPIRES) Survey: Instrument Validation and Recommendations “The purpose of the present study was to perform a cross-validation of an existing measure of science students’ motivational traits using the Rasch modeling approach. The validity of the Self-determination, Purpose, Identity, and Engagement in Science (SPIRES)…
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Dr. Jarrod S. Hanson, Awarded Assistant Teaching Professor Emeritus Posthumously
With the support of the Provost and the Dean of the School of Education & Human Development, we’re pleased to announce that Dr. Jarrod S. Hanson has been awarded the title of Assistant Teaching Professor Emeritus posthumously, effective January 26, 2025. We are grateful for his 11 years of outstanding contributions to the university, his…
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Nancy Leech Published in the Journal of Early Intervention
Early Childhood Teachers’ Use of Pyramid Model Practices “Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and the Pyramid Model are tiered frameworks of recommended prevention, teaching, and intervention practices used to promote children’s social emotional development and behavioral health. The present study reports results from a survey of 155 early childhood teachers in preschool through third-grade…
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Robin Brandehoff Published in Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Journal
Rooted in Love and Solidarity: Student Encampments for a Popular University “In the fall academic semester of 2023, universities across the nation saw a swell of student encampments asking for a divestment of university funds from Israel and its military operations (Reeve, 2023). These encampments have incited arrests of students, faculty, and community members; violent…
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A curated list of Professional Development on-demand courses, from CU Employee Services
Dear colleagues, Have you seen this resource for professional development from our CU Employee Services team? CU HR and Learning and Development teams worked together to handpick a list of courses for development. Please consider using some of these ideas for a professional development goal during the upcoming performance cycle. You can access the list…
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Seeking applications for Senior Instructor, ABA, Special Education Program, 50% time
Dear colleagues, The School of Education & Human Development is seeking applications for Senior Instructor, ABA, Special Education Program, 50% time. The position is available at CU Careers, requisition #37013: Job Description – Senior Instructor, ABA, Special Education Program (37013) If you know someone qualified for this position, please encourage them to apply! Questions about…
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Bobby Knurek Dissertation Defense on June 17
Bobby Knurek will defend his dissertation on Tuesday, June 17th at 11:00. We welcome you to attend. Please email Bobby (robert.knurek@ucdenver.edu) for a zoom link.
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U.S. Department of Education – May 2025 Newsletter
Featured in this edition: Message from the Secretary Wins of the Month May Action Timeline A New Chapter in Department Grantmaking Priorities Cabinet Secretaries Mark Teacher Appreciation Week News from the States Homeroom Blog: The FAFSA® Form is Working—and Getting Better Every Day Submit Your Nomination by June 2! Click here to read the newsletter
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Welcome Jhas Cooper-Moore
We extend a big welcome to Jhas Cooper-Moore who begins her role as administrative assistant on Monday, June 9th. She will support Dean Marvin Lynn and Shannon Hagerman and will report to JáNet Hurt. Jhas earned a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from CSU. Previously, she worked as an assistant director of programming…
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HR Tip: Use Your Vacation Leave or Donate It
Important: Unused Vacation Hours Will Be Swept After June 30, 2025 As the end of the university’s fiscal year approaches (which runs from July 1 to June 30), now is a good time to check your vacation leave balance and make a plan to use your hours. If you have more leave than the allowed…