Q&A with Adrianna Kezar on Changing Faculty
The New England Journal of Higher Education sat down with Adrianna Kezar and discussed the changing faculty in higher education. Read the entire interview here.
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Kezar Appointed Commissioner of WASC
Adrianna Kezar was appointed a commissioner of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). She began her role in July 2014. For more details, read the story at USC Rossier News.
Punishing Public Service
Pullias Research Assistant Antar Tichavakunda and Pullias co-director William G. Tierney wrote about the proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Read their thoughts published on the Huffington Post here.
Researchers aim to make college applications easier with games
Researchers aim to make college applications easier with games USA TODAY wrote an article on the collaboration between the Pullias Center and the Game Innovation Lab on FutureBound Games, a series of four different games to help introduce high school students to the college application process. Read more here.
Kezar Receives Contract to Evaluate CSU STEM Collaborative
Adrianna Kezar received a 3-year contract to evaluate a $4.6 million grant to further STEM student success. Read more about the CSU grant in the Long Beach Post.
Winning this game may just mean you get into the college of your choice
The Pullias Center’s Zoë B. Corwin, along with the Game Innovation Lab’s Sean Bouchard and Foshay Learning Center teacher, Leslie Aaronson discuss the games piloted by Foshay students with KPCC’s Adolfo Guzman-Lopez. Read or listen here.
Academic Affairs: A Love Story
William G. Tierney published his first novel, “Academic Affairs: A Love Story: – a warm-hearted novel that explores the strengths and weaknesses of individuals who populate universities. To learn more and to buy the book, visit Tierney’s personal website.
Tierney Elected to Membership in National Academy of Education
William G. Tierney, along with 13 other education leaders, were elected to membership in the National Academy of Education for their valuable contributions to educational research and policy development. To learn more about the story, read the story in USC Rossier News.
Wrong Answer on Remediation
William G. Tierney and Julia Duncheon talk about remediation in the community colleges. Read the op-ed in Inside Higher Ed.
What Justin Bieber Can Teach the New UC President
In this op-ed article in The Huffington Post, William G. Tierney talks about what Janet Napolitano needs to do to succeed as the UC’s president. Read the article here.