New graduate-level study abroad course teaches cultural applications of lifelong learning
A new study abroad course in Thailand gives students in all disciplines the opportunity to learn cultural applications of lifelong learning.
Author Archives: Melissa Pickett
We’re Still Here – Why Aren’t You Teaching To or About Us?
School of Education Director Susan C. Faircloth writes about the need for culturally responsive systems and practices to improve outcomes for Native students for the ACT Center for Equity in Learning blog.
School of Education faculty members to moderate webinar on mentoring novice principals in difficult situations
School of Education faculty members Donna Cooner and Wendy Fothergill will moderate a free webinar, Supporting Novice Principals on the Job: Mentoring Support in Difficult Situations, on November 28.
New School of Education director excited to have positive impact on educators
Get to know the new director of Colorado State University’s School of Education, Susan C. Faircloth. In this Q&A, Faircloth shares how she hopes to impact educators through her work at CSU.
School of Education assistant professor awarded Spencer Research Grant
OiYan Poon, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Higher Education Leadership Ph.D. specialization, was recently awarded a Spencer Research Grant of nearly $50,000 to support her outstanding research on how race is addressed in the college admissions process.
CSU researcher examines learning that occurs at biological field stations
A study conducted by a Colorado State University faculty member and collaborators at Texas A&M University has determined that the nation’s biological field stations are not just places to collect scientific data — they also serve as important educational outposts for the public.
Professor’s latest young adult novel tackles tough teen issues
School of Education professor and young adult novelist Donna Cooner has a reputation for tackling relevant social issues faced by teens. Her new book, “Screenshot”, is no exception.
Mental Health Awareness Month: How to show and receive support
May is National Mental Health Awareness month in the U.S. For nearly 70 years, the country has joined together to encourage awareness of mental health topics and resources through community events, the media, and partnerships with local agencies for screenings and additional resources.
School of Education alumna School Counselor of the Year finalist
Cassie Poncelow, a school counselor at Poudre High School in Fort Collins, and fellow finalists for the national award were honored at a black-tie gala in Washington, D.C., in early February.
Counseling student receives research scholarship excellence award
School of Education student Ariana Garcia’s research into the experiences of first-generation students earned her the College of Health and Human Sciences’ Excellence in Research Scholarship Award at the 2017 Graduate Student Showcase.