As agriculture is a historically-male dominated field, many women farmers experience challenges not faced by their male counterparts. A new study has identified the toll of animal mortality, succession planning, and gender-stereotyping as unique stressors facing women in agriculture.
The the forur women faculty members who are taking on new assignments are Jessica Kissinger at the University of Georgia, Jodi Benenson at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Carolyn Ross at Washington State University, and Krista Walton at North Carolina State University.
"I am truly excited and honored to join the Bethany College community," said Dr. Crawley. "The college's strong values of faith, service, and academic excellence deeply resonate with my commitment to supporting students and fostering growth."
The appointments are Toyo Aboderin at the University of San Diego, Trina McCarter at North Carolina Central University, Jacquelyn Dee Mosley at the University of Arkansas, Stephanie Austin at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama, Daifeng He at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, and K. Paige Carmichael at the University of Georgia.
An associate professor of advertising and public relations at the University of Georgia, Dr. Yoon will lead the American Academy of Advertising for three years, serving one-year-terms as president-elect, president, and past-president.
“Quinnipiac is truly a values-drive institution, with outstanding leadership and a faculty and staff who are committed to student success,” said Dr. Hardin, current dean of the Bellisario College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University. She is slated to become Quinnipiac University's tenth president on July 1.
Dr. Drake's latest appointment follows a stint as provost of Georgia Southwestern State University. An expert on mathematics education, she previously taught at the University of West Georgia for more than 20 years.
The new deans are Usha Rodrigues at the University of Georgia, Teri Koch at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and Ebonee Dendy at the University of North Georgia-Oconee.
"Prenatal marijuana use is a modifiable risk factor," the authors write. "In a constantly changing legal landscape surrounding marijuana, it becomes imperative to provide clear and unambiguous messaging regarding the adverse effects of marijuana use during pregnancy."
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].
As an educator, Dr. Bridwell-Bowles focused her teaching on rhetoric, writing, culture, and women's and gender studies. She served as a professor of English at the University of Nebraska, the University of Minnesota, and Louisiana State University.
