Jerlando Jackson Shares His Perspective on the Vote of No Confidence
May 20, 2016
Last week, we published an op-ed titled ‘Concerned, but Committed (At least for now): Why one UW professor says he is not jumping ship just yet,’ written by Professor Jerlando F. L. Jackson prior to the UW system vote-of-no-confidence. This week, we are presenting a follow-up interview with Dr. Jackson in response to the vote-of-no-confidence, to discuss the future of UW, and national public higher education. Dr. Jackson is the Vilas Distinguished Professor of Higher Education in the department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis as well as the Founding Director and Chief Research Scientist of Wisconsin’s Equity & Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB) in Wisconsin Center for Education Research, both in the School of Education at the UW-Madison
Collaborative Classrooms off to a Strong Start
May 18, 2016
Mark Connolly, a researcher from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, is analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from students and faculty to measure the rooms’ impact on student learning.
Bowman Appointed to new American Evaluation Association Network
May 10, 2016
LEAD Center evaluator Nicole (Nicky) Bowman has been appointed the American Evaluation Association’s (AEA) representative to a new network called EvalIndigenous,
Undocumented and Coming of Age in America
May 9, 2016
Presented by Roberto Gonzales, Assistant Professor, Harvard University Graduate School of Education
WCER’s Matt Hora to Study Higher Education-Workforce Relations in China
May 6, 2016
WCER’s Matt Hora to Study Higher Education-Workforce Relations in China
Wei LAB Director Joins the Discussion About Campus Challenges
May 2, 2016
In the wake of the turmoil at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vilas Distinguished Professor of Higher Education Jerlando F. L. Jackson shares his perspective and interpretation of the institution’s challenges. Faculty are planning a no-confidence vote against the Board of Regents and System President Ray Cross today.
MSAN Gives Voice to Minority Students
April 25, 2016 | By Lynn Armitage
Guery Ulunque has come a long way since he first landed in the United States from Bolivia with his father and sister in 2008. The now-18-year-old senior at Yorktown High School in Arlington, Va., recalls his struggles.
Experience Is the Best Teacher: How the Delta Program Is Creating a Better STEM Faculty
April 4, 2016 | By Lynn Armitage
Delta Program in Research, Teaching, and Learning promotes proven teaching and mentoring techniques for UW–Madison STEM graduate students
Announcing ‘ForwardED,’ the New Digital Newsletter From WCER
March 29, 2016
WCER Communications is pleased to announce the launch of a digital newsletter this week called “ForwardED.”
Knuth, Stephens’ Build an early foundation for algebra success in Phi Delta Kapan
March 10, 2016
"Build an early foundation for algebra success," by Eric Knuth, Ana Stephens, Maria Blanton and Angela Gardiner was published in the March edition of the Phi Delta Kappan
The National Education Agenda & the Role of Innovation
March 8, 2016
Presented by James T. Minor, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education
Mitchell Nathan Discusses CareerLocker
March 7, 2016
Mitchell J. Nathan is professor of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he directs the Center on Education and Work. Here he talks about CareerLocker, which helps educators and career development practitioners with program evaluation, qualitative and quantitative research, professional development training, and career resources.
National initiative to increase STEM graduates doubles in members
March 1, 2016
25 top research universities join effort to develop stellar teaching skills in future faculty
Sara Goldrick-Rab: Community Colleges Should Consider Providing Food Pantries for Commuting Students
February 25, 2016
Sara Goldrick-Rab says community colleges should consider providing food pantries for commuting students who are hungry all year long
MSAN Chapter Creates Program Aimed to Increase AP Class Enrollment
February 23, 2016
Harrisonburg, VA's MSAN chapter created "Streaks Serving Streaks," a tutoring program for students struggling academically or in need of additional assistance.
