The appointments are Ana Pombo at Johns Hopkins University, Alicia Drais-Parrillo at Pennsylvania State University, Tracey Stuller at the College of Southern Maryland, Tara M. Randis at the University of South Florida, and Jennifer Choy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new dean positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
The appointments are Keiko Price Carter at Emory University, Alma Parada at Stanford University, Melissa Mason-Montgomery at Alcorn State University, Sarah Higgins at the University of South Florida, Priya Harjani at Northwestern University, Lisa Wilkins at Berkeley City College, Lani Fortier at the University of New Hampshire, and Kristin Roberts at Auburn University.
A new study has found being a mother may lead to positive workplace outcomes for women, such as increased motivation. This challenges prior assumptions of the "motherhood penalty," where women are viewed as less dedicated to their work due their caregiving responsibilities.
Although women are the majority of undergradaute students (55 percent), they are underrepresented among NCAA varsity student-athletes (43 percent). Women are also less than half of all coaches for women's collegiate athletic teams.
Here is this week’s roundup of women scholars who have been appointed to new positions in the academic world. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
Eight women scholars affiliated with higher educational institutions in the United States were recently presented with awards at the 139th annual meeting of the American Historical Association in Chicago.
A University of South Florida faculty member for over two decades, Dr. Chenneville has conducted extensive, international research on the psychological issues affecting children and youth living with or at risk for HIV, as well as broader issues related to sexual health.
Following a career as a K-12 teacher and counselor, Dr. Walker spent 21 years on the faculty at the University of South Florida's College of Education. Her scholarship centered on improving administration and supervision in urban public schools.
"I am deeply honored to be selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University–Victoria," said Hardigree. "This is a pivotal moment for the university, and I am inspired by its mission to advance academic excellence, foster student success, and serve as a catalyst for opportunity and economic growth across South Texas."
President Law was first appointed to her role on an interim basis in 2021. Since assuming her role, the university has experienced significant growth in enrollment, research, and funding.
Currently director of the School of Teacher Education at Florida State University, Amy S. Thompson received the 2024 Distinguished Service to the Profession Award from the Association of Language Departments, a part of the Modern Language Association.
