Dr. Ferrini-Mundy has studied math and STEM education for decades. Her contributions to educational research have earned her leadership roles with several organizations and an appointment to the National Science Board.
The University of Maine has announced the promotion of seven scholars to the rank of full professor. Four of the promotions went to women. They are Janet Fairman in education, Laura Rickard and Judith Rosenbaum-Andre in communication and journalism, and Sydne Record in landscape conservation.
The five appointments are Sandra Leiterman at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Lauren Bullock at Temple University, Sydne Record at the University of Maine, Laura Zanotti at the University of Cincinnati, and Jamillah Williams at Georgetown University.
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].
Dr. Klimis-Zacas, professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Maine, was recognized for her research into the cardiovascular and metabolic health benefits of wild blueberries.
The faculty appointments are Caree Benton at the University of Arkansas, Sandra Butler at the University of Maine, Karolina Mukhtar at Clemson University, and Vanessa Racehorse at the University of Colorado
Barker served as the first director of the Women's Resource Center at the University of Maine from 1991 until her retirement in 2014. In that role, Barker mentored countless students, collaborated with faculty and staff, and served as a liaison with women’s organizations in the community.
The new deans are Precie Schroyer at the Monroe County Campus of Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania, Diane Rowland at the University of Maine, Joyce deJong at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Meredith Gronski at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Lifetime Achievement Award honors council members who have demonstrated distinguished leadership, instruction, and service to the mathematics education field at the national level for over 25 years. Dr. Ferrini-Mundy has been president of the University of Maine since July 2018.
Dr. Kerr’s research aims to bring climate information to bear on fishery stock assessment and management processes in order to inform progress toward sustainable management of marine fisheries and ecosystems. She joined the faculty of the University of Maine’s School of Marine Science in October 2022.
Elsa M. NuÌñez was the first Latina to serve as a university president in New England. Before being named president of Eastern Connecticut State University in 2006, Dr. NuÌñez served as vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in the University of Maine System and provost and vice president for academic affairs at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
