Faculty development

American Indian College Fund Invests in Tribal College Faculty Development

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) will support TCU faculty to become scholars, mentors, and leaders through its Investing in Tribal College Faculty: Building a Culture of Research for Transformative Change project.

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  • Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) will support TCU faculty to become scholars, mentors, and leaders through its Investing in Tribal College Faculty: Building a Culture of Research for Transformative Change project.
  • Hosting professional development opportunities for TCU faculty that better align with faculty needs and interests,
    Providing grants to TCUs to promote integration of faculty development programming into operations.
  • About the American Indian College FundThe American Indian College Fund has been the nations largest charity supporting Native higher education for 33 years.
  • JournalistsThe American Indian College Fund does not use the acronym AICF.

ScreenPoint Medical Announces its new International Medical Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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NIJMEGEN, Netherlands, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ScreenPoint Medical, the company that developed the world leading Transpara AI breast care system, today announced the launch of its new Medical Advisory Board (MAB) comprised of distinguished leaders in breast radiology from both sides of the Atlantic.

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  • NIJMEGEN, Netherlands, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ScreenPoint Medical, the company that developed the world leading Transpara AI breast care system, today announced the launch of its new Medical Advisory Board (MAB) comprised of distinguished leaders in breast radiology from both sides of the Atlantic.
  • The MAB will help the company better understand the external medical and imaging environment, in particular the junction between imaging, breast AI, and cancer detection.
  • "We are thrilled that such respected professionals have decided to join our Medical Advisory Board, "said Mark Koeniguer, CEO of ScreenPoint Medical.
  • The members of the new ScreenPoint Medical Advisory Board are:
    Dr. Jennifer Harvey is Professor and Chair at the University of Rochester Department of Imaging Sciences.

Dr. Prudence Pollard of Oakwood University Received the President's Volunteer Lifetime Award

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard of Oakwood University received the President's Volunteer Lifetime Award at a military-style ceremony held at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C, on March 20, 2022.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard of Oakwood University received the President's Volunteer Lifetime Award at a military-style ceremony held at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C, on March 20, 2022.
  • Dr. Pollard currently serves as Vice-President for Quality Assurance, Research, and Faculty Development at Oakwood University, a 125-year-old HBCU located in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • The award is the highest honor given by President Joe Biden for volunteer service, and Dr. Pollard is the first Oakwood employee in Oakwood's history to receive this award.
  • "I am humbled to receive the President's Volunteer Lifetime Award from President Biden.

New Study Shows Investment in Quality Teaching Leads to Higher Student Retention at The University of Southern Mississippi

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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The implementation of our ACUE Faculty Development Institute has made a significant impact on teaching practices and student success over the past five years at The University of Southern Mississippi, noted USM Provost Steven R. Moser.

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  • The implementation of our ACUE Faculty Development Institute has made a significant impact on teaching practices and student success over the past five years at The University of Southern Mississippi, noted USM Provost Steven R. Moser.
  • Student retention is only one benefit of the ACUE Faculty Development Institute, according to USM Executive Vice Provost Amy Chasteen.
  • It is gratifying to see ACUEs work with the University of Southern Mississippi produce such positive results toward strengthening student learning and persistence.
  • The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) mission is to ensure student success and equity through quality instruction.

BIPOC Mental Health Solution Founder Releases Book Exploring Trauma, Mental Health of Minorities and the Need for Inclusive Care

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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The book is written by Kevin Dedner, who founded Hurdle , the leading culturally intentional mental healthcare provider, based on his experiences.

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  • The book is written by Kevin Dedner, who founded Hurdle , the leading culturally intentional mental healthcare provider, based on his experiences.
  • The Joy of the Disinherited unpacks Dedners trauma growing up in the deep south and lays bare his struggles with mental health.
  • The book also explores generational traumas, common experiences and ingrained beliefs of minorities in the U.S., and the resulting urgent need to knock down barriers to inclusive behavioral health.
  • Hurdle is working to break down the barriers to mental health care for people of color to create an equitable behavioral health service with culturally responsive care and resources.