Category: News
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SEHD EdD Alum Jeffrey Renfrow named Dean of Education Professions in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University
Congratulations to Jeffrey Renfrow (EdD ’20), who recently became the Dean of Education Professions at Colorado Christian University. Click here to learn more
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Welcome Carol Wahby, Doctoral Programs Coordinator
Please welcome Carol Wahby, our new Doctoral Programs Coordinator and member of the Academic Services Team! The Doctoral Programs Coordinator is a new role in SEHD for our 3 doctoral programs (EdD, PhD, and PsyD) coordinating recruitment, admissions, registration, degree progress tracking, doctoral forms, doctoral deadlines, and graduation. Carol has recently relocated to Denver from…
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Ed Review (09/29/23)
In this edition of Ed Review: STRENGTHENING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORTING MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING EXPANDING ACCESS TO SCHOOL MEALS ODDS AND ENDS QUOTE TO NOTE UPCOMING EVENTS Click here to access the article on the Ed Review website
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You’re Invited: EdPrepLab Policy Briefing – The State of the Teacher Workforce
Educator Preparation Laboratory invites you to join us for The State of the Teacher Workforce: A State-by-State Analysis of Factors Influencing Teacher Shortages, Supply, Demand, Equity Wednesday, October 25 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Click here to register for the event EdPrepLab, an initiative of the Learning Policy Institute and Bank Street College of Education,…
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Reminder to Apply for IRC Professional Development Grants by September 30th!
Professional Development Grant Deadline is Fast Approaching! The University of Colorado Denver Association of Lecturers (UCDALI) and the Center for Faculty Development & Advancement (CFDA) are offering professional development grants of $1000. This grant can be used for: Conference participation (such as presenting a paper/poster, moderating a session, etc.) Attending/participating in professional development trainings, workshops,…
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Raising the Bar: Elevating Educator Diversity to Enhance Educational Experiences Conference on Equity in Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Education will host the Conference on Equity in Opportunity, October 26-27, 2023, in Denver, CO. Join us for a 1.5-day event as we discuss priorities for a diverse workforce in education, identify hurdles to making a diverse workforce a reality, disseminate and amplify promising practices, and share information about grant funding to increase…
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Denver School Board Candidate Forums
Denver Public School Board members are elected to nonpartisan four-year terms that are staggered in odd-numbered years. There are seven school board members in total with five representing each city district and two at-large members. In the upcoming election on November 7th, there are three board seats up for election (District 1, District 5, and…
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You’re Invited — “Bien Educado: Raising Latine Children to Thrive” Online Lecture with Dr. Gustavo Carlo
Latines are the largest ethnic/racial minority group in the U.S. yet data show significant disparities in high school graduation rates, college attendance and graduation. These statistics run counter to the strong emphasis in Latine culture on the importance of education, and demonstrate that several risk factors threaten and undermine Latine students’ academic achievement. Join Dr.…
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Meet Nacarid Silva Marquez, 2023-24 GA for SEHD’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As a first-generation immigrant, daughter, friend, and educator, I have leveraged my identities to advocate for high-quality, equitable, and inclusive practices at the district level within Colorado. Pursuing a doctoral degree in education with a concentration in Urban and Diverse Communities, I have remained dedicated to my own learning while working full-time in Denver Public…
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Support with Recruiting LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff to the LGBTQ+ Operational Team
As CU Denver works to strengthen efforts to establish a genuine sense of community and belonging for our LGBTQ+ colleagues within the faculty, staff, and student body, a work group (Operational Team) is being formed. This group will work to develop strategies for CU Denver to become a LGBTQ+-Serving Institution. This is similar to other…