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0 Schools See the latest announcement from Dallas College. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Dallas College: January 23, 2023 Dr. Bradford Williams (DALLAS) — Dallas College Chancellor Justin Lonon has selected Dr. Bradford Williams to serve as vice chancellor of operations after a rigorous search to fill a key leadership position. In addition to serving as president of the El Centro Campus since 2021, Williams has spent the last six months as interim chief marketing officer at Dallas College. Dr. Williams begins his new role today. “We’re incredibly proud and fortunate to have Dr. Williams in this role," Chancellor Justin Lonon said. “At El Centro, he successfully led efforts to restore student and employee culture post-pandemic, while expanding our relationships with local businesses and community organizations during an incredibly challenging time. We look forward to him … [Read more...] about Dallas College: Dallas College Names New Vice Chancellor Of Operations

0 Schools See the latest announcement from Dallas College. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted | Updated Reply Press release from Dallas College: January 13,2023 (DALLAS) — Recognizing that industry-specific learning is often gained outside the classroom, Dallas College is partnering with insurance company giant State Farm to establish a novel corporate agreement on prior learning that will award credit to participating State Farm employees toward a certificate or a degree from Dallas College. State Farm employees attend a training session. The agreement allows three job positions at State Farm to be eligible for college credit at Dallas College through Prior Learning Assessment, or PLA, which recognizes the academic value of State Farm training that is required to support specified job descriptions at State Farm. Eligible State Farm employees who work in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and enroll in … [Read more...] about Dallas College: Dallas College And State Farm Team Up To Award Credit For Prior Learning Among Employees

0 Schools See the latest announcement from Dallas College. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Dallas College: January 18, 2023 (DALLAS) — The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Challenge America program is designed to promote equal access to the arts across all communities. Through its Challenge America grant, Dallas College is presenting exhibits by two nationally recognized artists of color who have regional ties. The admission-free exhibits opened Jan. 17 at Dallas College El Centro and North Lake campuses. poster art for Curtis Derall Ferguson's exhibit "Flowers in the Dirt" “We are pleased to present these two exhibits in support of Dallas College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Brett Dyer, dean of gallery, theater and live event operations at Dallas College. “We are proud to contribute to the national movement of social justice through exposing and … [Read more...] about Dallas College: NEA Challenge America Grant Brings Celebrated Artists To Dallas College Galleries

0 Schools See the latest announcement from University of Texas Dallas. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from University of Texas at Dallas: By Brittany Magelssen January 18, 2023 Dr. George Fair, former dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and former vice president for diversity and community engagement, has been at the forefront in the creation of several key UT Dallas initiatives, including the Academic Bridge Program. Fair retired at the end of last year. As Dr. George Fair prepared to retire after nearly five decades of service at The University of Texas at Dallas in December, he recalled his first visit to campus in 1975, before he joined the faculty as an assistant professor in the special education program. “There was only one building, and they were building the [Erik] Jonsson [Academic] Center and the other three buildings,” said Fair, who was dean of the … [Read more...] about University Of Texas At Dallas: Champion For Equitable Education Retires After 47 Years At UTD

0 Schools See the latest announcement from University of Texas at Dallas. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from University of Texas at Dallas: By Jessica Good January 18, 2023 Dr. Donal Skinner Dr. Donal Skinner, who led the honors programs at Ohio University and the University of Wyoming, has joined The University of Texas at Dallas as dean of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College , effective Jan. 17. Skinner, an accomplished educator, researcher and academic administrator with more than 25 years of experience, had been the dean of the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University since 2019 and served as the inaugural dean of the Honors College at the University of Wyoming from 2017 to 2019. UT Dallas’ reputation in the academic community, especially within the science, technology, engineering and math fields, attracted Skinner to UTD. He also noted UTD’s strong commitment … [Read more...] about University Of Texas At Dallas: Hobson Wildenthal Honors College Welcomes New Dean

0 Schools See the latest announcement from Dallas College. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Dallas College: January 13,2023 (DALLAS) — Recognizing that industry-specific learning is often gained outside the classroom, Dallas College is partnering with insurance company giant State Farm to establish a novel corporate agreement on prior learning that will award credit to participating State Farm employees toward a certificate or a degree from Dallas College. State Farm employees attend a training session. The agreement allows three job positions at State Farm to be eligible for college credit at Dallas College through Prior Learning Assessment, or PLA, which recognizes the academic value of State Farm training that is required to support specified job descriptions at State Farm. Eligible State Farm employees who work in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and enroll in a minimum of … [Read more...] about Dallas College: Dallas College And State Farm Team Up To Award Credit For Prior Learning Among Employees