Program News

World’s Largest Faculty Diversity Event Convenes in Atlanta Oct. 24-27

Beth Day — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 19:53:00 +0000

Institute on Teaching and Mentoring helps scholars of color complete the Ph.D. and succeed as faculty members

A 25-Year March Toward Faculty Diversity

Beth Day — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 14:44:00 +0000

Institute on Teaching and Mentoring, Oct. 26-28 in D.C.

The nation’s largest gathering of Ph.D. students and faculty members from minorities underrepresented in higher education. A new National Science Foundation-funded study shows that the Institute is an important complement to university training in doctoral programs.

My Mother Proved It Was Possible

Chanell Turner — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:15:00 +0000

The daughter of a DSP grad shares how her mother inspired her

In summer 2016, six pairs of SREB Doctoral Scholars entered the StoryCorps Atlanta booth to talk about their experiences as minority Ph.D. scholars and graduates in higher education. One pair discussed their struggles with isolationism and impostor syndrome; another spoke of the impact their research has had on their development not just as students, but as individuals who care deeply about the people they are serving. Nanette, a DSP graduate, sat down with her daughter Alyssa to share their experiences with mentorship. Dr.

Fewer than 1 in 10 professors are someone of color

Chanell Turner — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:42:00 +0000

The SREB DSP addresses the issue of faculty diversity

Today, a third of students entering American universities are minorities, yet among the faculty fewer than 1 in 10 is someone of color. Who stands at the front of the room matters.

The SREB DSP looks to address the issue of faculty diversity on college campuses by increasing graduates, supporting public service projects of graduates and acknowledging the research interest of DSP scholars.

See how the SREB DSP is helping states meet this need.

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“He Always Said What Needed to Be Said…”

Chanell Turner — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:28:00 +0000

Chanell Turner, Publications and Programming Assistant for the Doctoral Scholars Program, talks with former SREB President Mark Musick as he remembers former SREB Vice Chair Charlie Reed’s impact on the Doctoral Scholars Program and his passion for education.

Ph.D. Research Funding Opportunities

Chanell Turner — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 21:03:00 +0000

A major component of the Ph.D. and any postdoctoral career is research. However, some doctoral scholars and graduates find it difficult to secure funding for research projects and publications. Below is a list of research funding opportunities.

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Diversity Recruiter Resource

Chanell Turner — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 19:49:00 +0000

Diversity Recruiter Resource

The American Physical Society created a detailed diversity hiring and retention plan to assist hiring committees that are seeking to fill faculty vacancies. Even though the organization promotes physical science education, the plan is written so that it can be used by any department.

Take a look at the diversity plan here ->

The DSP says Farewell to Dr. Walt Jacobs

Chanell Turner — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:12:00 +0000

In June 2016, Dr. Walt Jacobs retired from the Southern Regional Education Board after 20 years of working with SREB’s High Schools That Work and Doctoral Scholars Program. Walt’s commitment to educational attainment and teacher effectiveness has served countless students across ages and education levels well.
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