Student Affairs expert’s new book explores student development theory
“We hope that this book will inform how those preparing for careers in student affairs understand and use student development theory for college populations."
“We hope that this book will inform how those preparing for careers in student affairs understand and use student development theory for college populations."
Vega's dissertation explored the racial and gender disparities in the lives of first-generation Chicana, Latina, and Indigenous Motherscholars in Ph.D. programs in the U.S. Southwest. She hopes to implement her research and encourage collaborative work that strengthens diversity and discussion.
“I’m a very interdisciplinary person so I work in a mix of science, education, and computational thinking. I like all these fields very much, so I try to bring them together when I work.”
“These support systems are aimed at increasing student sustainability as they begin the teacher preparation program, take classes and practicum, and enter into the workforce. It’s about building connections to help them feel like they have a home here and that there are people who understand and/or share their lived experiences.”
"When a question is asked from the perspective of diversity and inclusion, it’s imperative that those who are seeking greater change step forward to ensure the voice of equity and justice is at the table."
A full day of sessions and panels devoted to diversity and education, the Diversity Symposium education strand begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. Keynote panel featuring scholars from our RISE Center starts at 6:30 p.m. in the LSC Theatre.
The Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences is happy to welcome the following new faculty to our college. Read more about them in their Q&As!
“A lot of students start out afraid of quantitative methods. It will be fun for me to push beyond that and get people excited to put it into their research."
Margaret Kovach (Sakewew p'sim iskwew), a professor of education at the University of Saskatchewan, will present "Indigenous Methodologies and Research: Recognizing the Distinctiveness of Indigenous Scholarship within University Zones of Contact."
With the national spotlight on college admissions, CSU's RISE Center and ACCEPT are leading a collaborative effort to explore potential solutions to current, inequitable gatekeeping functions in college admissions.