CFEP Celebrates 25th Anniversary |
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For the past 25 years, the UCI Center for Educational Partnerships has proven to be a national model for successful college preparation and support, and in meeting the unique and diverse needs of the Southern California communities it serves.
In November, CFEP kicked off its silver anniversary year with a reception on the beautiful campus of UCI! Guest speakers included UC President Michael V. Drake; UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman; Yvette Gullatt, Vice President for Graduate and Undergraduate Affairs, Vice Provost for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Chief Diversity Officer for the University of California; and School of Education Dean Richard Arum. The event was emceed by Stephanie Reyes-Tuccio, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Educational Partnerships at UCI.
Please enjoy the links below to photos and a complete video of the event, as well as a video summarizing some of CFEP's new initiatives. We also invite you to stay connected throughout this silver anniversary year on our special "CFEP: 25 Years of Impact" website.
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Recap the CFEP 25th Anniversary Celebration with a photo album featuring the evening's festivities. |
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Watch the entirety of the CFEP 25th Anniversary Celebration from the
beautiful UCI campus.
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CFEP is continuing to learn, grow and innovate in partnership with faculty across the UCI campus, and with the schools and communities we serve. This video contains just a sampling of the many new projects currently underway. |
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This web series features a brief history of CFEP, along with 25 stories honoring the people, programs and partnerships that have impacted millions of students, teachers and families across Southern California the past quarter century. |
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NSF funds project to boost STEM success for underrepresented students |
Principal investigator and California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) director Pheather Harris wants “every single student to feel a sense of belonging, to feel seen and heard in their academic experience, and to achieve their full potential.”
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Judith Kroll wins
Distinguished Leadership Award from
Psychonomic Society
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“UCI is a place where people care about how their research has meaning in the world, and where we address issues of social injustice and issues of understanding learners who have been misunderstood in the past,” said Distinguished Professor Judith Kroll.
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APA names Sandra Simpkins Division 7 Fellow
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The designation is awarded to those who have made a distinguished scientific or scholarly contribution to the field of developmental psychology. Professor Sandra Simpkins is the fourth UCI School of Education faculty to be named a Div. 7 fellow.
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IES releases report on research conducted on the Pathway to Academic Success Project |
The project, developed by Professor Emerita Carol Booth Olson, aims to improve the academic writing of mainstreamed English Learners in high needs school districts. Three studies met What Works Clearinghouse standards and demonstrated positive effects on writing quality, writing conventions, and literacy achievement.
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UCI’s Lauds & Laurels program honors alumna |
Carol Hansen (’05), superintendent of the Ocean View School District, was recognized as the 2020 Distinguished Alumna for the School of Education.
A lifelong resident of Long Beach, Calif., Hansen’s contributions to Southern California education demonstrate her commitment to excellence and her compassion for the people she serves.
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Card deck game uncovers cognitive bias |
Doctoral Candidate and Mind Brain Parenting founder Jenny Woo said the game "stemmed from my personal and professional struggles during Black Lives Matter [movement], the hate crimes, and the divisive society that we are in."
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MAT Scholarship Award Ceremony |
In November, the School of Education awarded scholarships to individuals in its MAT + Credential Program. Congratulations to the recipients, and thank you to the donors who help fund these illustrious awards. |
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Tilling A Social and Cultural Shift |
A farm three miles west of Disneyland may seem out of place, but not to the Anaheim Union High School District, who hopes the farm will address food insecurity, facilitate lesson plans about agricultural practices, benefit the environment, and teach students about environmental injustice. |
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Anteaters in Education Alumni Chapter:
We’re on Social!
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Stay connected with your fellow education anteater alumni through your favorite social platforms. |
Also, don’t forget to join the chapter to receive invites to
special networking and professional development events.
It's free and easy to sign up!
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Dean and Professor Richard Arum to chair CLA-OC Talent Leadership Advisory Board (CLAOC)
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Distinguished Professor Greg Duncan speaks at AERA event: "How Education Fared During the First Wave of COVID-19 Lockdowns?" (via YouTube)
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Research by Professor Susanne Jaeggi shows that playing action video games can improve perception and working memory (nature.com)
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UCI Science Project Director Kelley Le co-authors UCI Special Report on Climate Change (UCI News)
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Assistant Vice Chancellor of Educational Partnerships Stephanie Reyes-Tuccio participates in the virtual forum celebrating Latino cultures and contributions in Orange County (OCDE Newsroom)
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December 15 – UCI Writing Project's Virtual Literacy Conference: "The Way Forward: Creating Engaging and Equitable Literacy Practices for K-12 Learners"
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January 10 – Brown Bag Lecture: Assistant Professor Ilana Horwitz, Tulane University
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January 24 – Brown Bag Lecture: Professor Adele Diamond, University of British Columbia
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February 9 – Brown Bag Lecture: Associate Professor Nancy Acevedo-Gil, CSU San Bernardino
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February 22 – Brown Bag Lecture: Research Scientist Benjamin Motz, Indiana University
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Please enjoy a list of recent publications by our world-class faculty, graduate students, and alumni. |
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