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New St. Thomas Master’s Program Aims to Build Inclusive Leaders
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe latest master’s degree program offered by Minnesota’s largest private university addresses a growing need for organizations seeking more leaders who can effectively implement diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. The University of St. Thomas’ Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership, which was developed in consultation with Twin Cities business leaders and hiring managers, is now…
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Dr. Candace Chou Presents on Music Students, Online Instruction During COVID
Professional NotesDr. Candace Chou of the School of Education presented two sessions with advisees Robin Armstrong and Dr. Shirley Kramer at the IAFOR International Conference on Education in January. Armstrong’s study examined teen voices from the city and how school instrumental music students persevered and thrived. Kramer’s research focused on instructors’ perceptions of the opportunities and… -
Simulation Haven: Creating a Tech Center for Nursing
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthPediatrics patient Hal is feeling dizzy. Even more concerning, Hal is having trouble feeling one of his legs. Today, he’s being treated at the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing, and like some pediatric patients in a typical medical setting, Hal is showing signs that he’s uncomfortable with his surroundings. “Don’t touch me,” Hal tells… -
St. Thomas Partners With St. Paul Public Schools to Enhance Teacher Prep
Health & EducationA University of St. Thomas and St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) partnership is aiming to better prepare future teachers while bringing innovative instruction to one of the Rondo neighborhood’s longest-serving elementary schools. Maxfield Elementary School – which serves 350 pre-K-5 students – will officially become a Collaborative Learning School starting in fall 2023, university and… -
The Science of Athleticism: Sports Science Institute Partners With Athletics
Health & EducationIt goes without saying that student-athletes at the University of St. Thomas have a drive to compete. But if you visit the second floor of the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex, you’ll discover a laboratory that is a secret weapon giving them an edge: The Sports Science Institute. Inside this institute, depending on the season… -
Drs. Brusnahan, Hepperlen and Ingelin Contribute Chapter From OSEP Work
Professional NotesDrs. L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan (School of Education), Renee Hepperlen (School of Social Work) and Bonnie Ingelin (School of Education) contributed a chapter in the recently published book Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Preparation for Equitable Special Education. Their chapter, titled “Enhancing Professionals’ Interdisciplinary Competencies: Meeting the Needs of Children with Disabilities from Diverse Communities,”… -
Associate Professor Muffet Trout Participates in Mental Health Panel
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Teacher Education Dr. Muffet Trout recently participated in a panel at Occidental College in Los Angeles. During the panel, titled "Wellbeing in a New Era: Addressing Current Mental Health Concerns," Trout and other panelists discussed "holistic strategies and preventive measures Oxy community members can employ to manage their… -
School of Education's Leadership Continuity
St. Thomas 2025 - Retain and Attract World-Class TalentExecutive Vice President and Provost Eddy Rojas shared the following in an email to the University of St. Thomas community on Nov. 7, 2022. When an institution goes through significant leadership changes – as St. Thomas has experienced over the past year – a little continuity can feel very comforting. With this in mind, I… -
School of Education Professor Eleni Roulis Dies at Home
Health & EducationDr. Eleni Roulis, longtime faculty and staff member at the University of St. Thomas, died at home on Oct. 31 at age 75. She was diagnosed in March with a fast-growing brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme, wild type. A funeral reception will be held at Historic Thomson-Dougherty Funeral Home, 2535 Park Ave., Minneapolis, from 5-8 p.m.… -
Education Professor and Doctoral Candidate Conduct Workshop at MEA Conference
Professional NotesEducational leadership doctoral candidate Zeinab Abdalla and her dissertation adviser, Dr. Candace Chou, conducted a workshop titled “Voices from Somali Educators: Effective Strategies in Engaging with Parents” at the Education Minnesota 2022 MEA Conference. Abdalla is currently conducting dissertation research on the challenges and opportunities faced by Somali K-12 educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. She…