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Ann Kaiser Will Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council for Exceptional Children
Dr. Ann Kaiser is professor of special education and professor of psychology and the holder of the Susan Gray Chair in Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She will be honored in Philadelphia in April.
New Administrative Posts at Universities for Six Women
The appointees are Lindsey Douglas at the University of Kansas, Elizabeth Wark at Western Carolina University, Lori McElroy at the University of Wisconsin, Martha Connolly at the University of Maryland, Kesha Williams at Clemson University, and Natasha Cupps at Vanderbilt University.
New Provost at the University of Georgia
Pamela S. Whitten has been serving as dean of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and professor of telecommunication, information studies, and media at Michigan State University.
Four Women Appointed to Dean Positions
The women in new roles as deans are Janet Guyden at Grambling State University, Judith McFetridge-Durdle at Florida State University, Ann Cudd at the University of Kansas, and Regina Vasilatos-Younken at Penn State.
University of Kansas Scholar Analyzes Self-Portrayals of Top Women Athletes
Professor Barnett examined not how the press portrayed women athletes but how women athletes presented themselves when they controlled the message on the pages of their personal websites.
Barbara Bichelmeyer to Lead Indiana University Southeast
Dr. Bichelmeyer will take office as interim president on July 1 and serve for one year while the university conducts a search for a permanent president. She is a professor of education and associate vice president for university academic policy and planning at Indiana University in Bloomington.
Three Women Named Department Chairs
The new department chairs are Archana Chatterjee at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Barbara Anderson at Kansas State University, and Paola Sanguinetti at the University of Kansas.
Seven Women Taking on New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The appointees are Natalie Gochnour and Ruth Watkins at the University of Utah, Amy Noah at Purdue, Judy Taylor at Georgia Piedmont, Margaret Winters at Wayne State, Meagan Karvonen at the University of Kansas and Pamela Fuller at the Chamberlain College of Nursing.
University of New Mexico School of Law Announces Two Women Finalists for Dean
Two women are among the four finalists for dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law: Barbara Bergman, the current interim dean of the UNM law school and Melanie Wilson, associate dean at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Nine Women in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The women taking on new roles are Mary S. Sansalone, Julie Del Giorno, Cheryl Thomas, J. Violet Gannon, Nancy A.G. Vogele, Victoria Rowe Berry, Marianne Perie, and Ellen Ernst Kossek
A Dozen Women in New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Here is this week’s summary of news of appointments of women to key administrative posts at colleges and universities across the United States.
Four Women Faculty Members Taking on New Roles
The four women scholars in new posts are Winnie Dunne at the University of Kansas, Jane Eaglen at the New England Conservatory, Laquita Blockson at Saint Leo University, and Patricia Howard at the University of Kentucky.
Eleven Women in Higher Education Taking on New Administrative Responsibilities
Here is this week’s news of women at colleges and universities across the United States who have been appointed to new administrative roles.
University of Kansas Professor Wins Hugo Award for Science Fiction Writing
Kij Johnson, an assistant professor of English won the Hugo Award in the novella category for her work, “The Man Who Bridged the Mist.”
In Memoriam: Betty Hart, 1927-2012
Her research found that on average children in affluent homes heard 30 million more words by age 3 than children in the poorest homes and this had a significant impact of their ability to learn to read.
New Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
Kelly Sartorius Honored for Her Scholarship on Women’s History in Higher Education
The director of development for the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington University, was honored for her research on Emily Taylor, the dean of women at the University of Kansas from 1956 to 1974.
University of Kansas Requiring the Campus Community to Take an Online Tutorial on Sexual Abuse
All members of the campus community have been given one month to complete a required online tutorial.
University of Kansas Professor to Edit New Journal
Jennifer Hamer, professor of American studies at the University of Kansas, was named editor of Women, Gender, and Families of Color.
Eight Women Appointed to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Sarha Pearson, Jeanette Sims, Kiron Skinner, Anne O’Leary-Kelly, Ruby Perry, Sharon Marine, Jane McQueeny, and Cindy Faria are taking on new duties.
University of Kansas Study Criticizes Women’s Magazines Coverage of Health Issues
A study by journalism professor Crystal Lumpkins found that popular women’s magazines ignored, for the most part, health issues of particular concern to African American women.
Prestigious Honors for Three Women Professors
The honorees are Mary Brucker of Baylor University, Casey Maugh at the University of Southern Mississippi, and Belinda Strum at the University of Kansas.
Two Women Named University Distinguished Professors at the University of Kansas
Ann Cudd, a professor of philosophy and women’s studies and Maryemma Graham, a professor of English, receive appointment to these distinguished faculty positions.
Eight Women Who Are Assuming New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
Here is news of the latest appointments of women to high-level administrative positions at colleges and universities across the United States.
In Memoriam: Lynn Marion Bretz (1949-2012)
She had served as director of University Relations and director of University Communications at the University of Kansas.
Ten Women Named to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Here is news of 10 women who have been named to high-level administrative posts at colleges and universities across the nation.
Barbara Atkinson to Retire as Executive Dean of the Medical School at the University of Kansas
Dr. Atkinson came to the University of Kansas in 1999 as chair of the department of pathology. She was appointed executive dean of the medical school in 2002.
Why Parents Enroll Their Daughters in All-Girl Schools
The results found that a perceived gender difference in how children learn is the leading reason why parents choose all-girl schools.
Four Women Assuming New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Jane D. Parker, Jamie Simpson, Colette Erickson, and Shanda Lewis Cargile are taking on new responsibilities.
Kansas Scholars Investigate Why Women Drop Out of STEM Fields
Barbara Kerr and Karen Multon, both full professors at the University of Kansas, have published research on factors impacting why women persist or drop out of STEM fields.
New Grant Programs Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
The First Women to Be Awarded an Honorary Degree at the University of Kansas
Sheila Bair is the former chair of the FDIC.
Three Women in New Faculty Positions
Jennifer Hamer, Jemima Pierre, and Joan Rentsch has been appointed to new teaching posts.
Seven Women in New Administrative Posts
Kathy Cavins-Tull is the new vice chancellor for student affairs at Texas Christian University in Forth Worth. She was vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. Dr. Cavins-Tull holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Illinois University in Macomb and a doctorate in educational administration from Illinois […]
Three Cheers for Three Women Award Winners
Jeretta Horn Nord, Terry Fulmer, and Leslie Tuttle receive notable awards.
