Fri, 12/08/2023 - 11:35am
by Jewel Caruso
Blake Bedsole (EdD 2013) will assume his new position of associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at Troy University effective January 1, 2024.
“I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Troy University’s associate vice chancellor for enrollment management,” Bedsole said. “TROY provides a wonderful college experience and unlimited opportunities for its students. I look forward to working with the…
Fri, 10/27/2023 - 2:27pm
by Jewel Caruso
Caleb Keith (PhD 2017) has recently co-edited the second edition of Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, a book published by Routledge. This second edition was released in early October and delves into the historical, current, and future directions of assessment in higher education.
The wealth of information for Trends in Assessment was derived from sessions hosted by the Assessment…
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 2:03pm
An article co-written by Alexa Arndt (PhD 2023) appears in the Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship. The research presented in the article, “College Student Government Elections and the Espousal of Neoliberalism in Campaign and Platform Discourse,” found neoliberal elements were “present in almost every platform and at every institution” in the study sample. Based on their findings, the authors formulated recommendations to help…
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 8:56am
by Jewel Caruso
Jeremy Daniel (MEd 2016) was one of the professionals honored in Georgia Trend's 2023 40 Under 40 list. Daniel currently serves as the assistant to the director for Strategic Initiatives for the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. Daniel helps the Vinson Institute maintain its mission to promote excellence in government to help serve the public.
Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 list highlights…
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 8:25am
by Jewel Caruso
Denisa Gándara (PhD 2016) recently co-authored a research study with four colleagues that investigated how colleges and universities can improve their support of engagement in public policy discourse among faculty of color. The article, “Supporting Public Policy Engagement for Tenure-Stream Faculty of Color,” was published in Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning.
The coauthors asked a subset of faculty members, who indicated…
Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:58am
by Jewel Caruso
Effective October 5, John Fuchko III (EdD 2019) has been named the president of Dalton State College. Fuchko had been serving as its interim president since June of this year.
USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue expressed his commitment to position the college to build on its reputation for positive student experiences, “In John, we have just such a leader," said Chancellor Perdue. "He has spent decades in service to public higher…
Fri, 10/06/2023 - 2:00pm
by Jewel Caruso
Nathan Moore (PhD 2020) was recently appointed as deputy chief of staff to President Jere W. Morehead at the University of Georgia. He assumed his new responsibilities on October 1st.
In Moore's new position, he will be the leading point of contact for inquiries and day-to-day management of the President’s Office. In addition, he will work closely with Development and Alumni Relations and serve as President Morehead's liaison to…
Thu, 10/05/2023 - 11:19am
by Jewel Caruso
Claire Major (PhD 1998) was named the founding faculty director of the University of Alabama's Teaching Academy. Currently a professor of higher education, Major is enthusiastic about the role of this new campus resource hub.
“My vision for the UA Teaching Academy is to create a vibrant hub of teaching innovation and collaboration,” Major said. “I envision faculty members from various disciplines coming together to exchange…
Wed, 10/04/2023 - 12:03pm
by Jewel Caruso
Husch Blackwell recently announced that Chuck Ambrose (EdD 1989) has joined its higher education practice group as a senior consultant.
In the Blackwell news release, Ambrose expressed his motivation, “I am excited to join the Husch Blackwell team. The firm really stands apart from the field in terms of its depth of industry knowledge and the scope of services it provides to college leaders."
Ambrose continued, "It is a brave…
Wed, 09/13/2023 - 8:50am
by Jewel Caruso
Kanler Cumbass, M.Ed. 2021 and Education Strategy Group(ESG) associate, recently co-authored an article with Oreyane Tate highlighting the ways that lawmakers across the United States seek to legislate higher education's role in students' economic mobility and the overall economic well being of states.
Published on the ESG website, “Education Meets Economic Mobility at the State House," the authors identify a legislative trend…