College Spotlight
Issue 6, January 21, 2022
Associate Dean Search
Monday, January 23:
Dr. Katherine Puteney
Wednesday, January 25:
Dr. Steven Turner
Wednesday, January 31:
Dr. Kevin Hartley
Monday, February 13:
Dr. Ana Garcia Nevarez
Critical Race Theory: A Teach-In
On February 4th, our Ed Doc students will lead a series of roundtable discussions on Critical Race Theory. Although we are at capacity, please use this , as we anticipate that some people may not attend, even though they RSVPd.
Staff Team: Debbie Woods with student assistant/ event planning major, Berenice Garza. Doc Students Mel Potts, Stacey Southern, Jennifer Edens, and Maria Leyson. Faculty Advisor: Katie Strom
Nikole Hannah-Jones
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story Pulitzer Prize Winner & NY Times Bestseller & Knight Chair at Howard University Seats are still available for . Dr. Mari Gray will be the moderator. Dr. G. Reyes will be the emcee.
Staff Team: June Leharran, Melissa Gregorio with student assistant/ event planning major, Berenice Garza. Additionally, Shane Anderson, Catherine Cyr, Richard Olmsted, Accessibility Services, and the University Police Department are providing support for this event.
FIRST FRIDAY FORUMS
February 3 @ 10am-11:30am Topic: Cultural Taxation
March 3rd: Power dynamics in the classroom and workplace
April 7: Mapping content areas in CEAS
On Deck
The third installation of the Social Justice Speaker Series will focus on Ethnic Studies praxis in public education and teacher education. Cal State University professors from other campuses have been invited. This will occur in March or April.
State of the College
Around the second week of March, the Dean will present on the health of the college, and our next steps focused on re-organizing in response to the announcement of the implementation of a College of Health.
Issue 5, November 18, 2022
On Deck
In the spring, the third set of speakers will focus on Ethnic Studies praxis in public education and teacher education. Cal State University professors from other campuses have been invited. More information is forthcoming.
Associate Dean Search
Please expect an announcement after the Fall Break about on campus interviews.
Rob Williams
JEDI Efforts
Many efforts are posted on the CEAS website that redress and abolish discrimination, racism, homophobia, classism, and deeply ingrained de- humanizing policies and practices. We have a new statement from the CSU Ed Deans, a statement from , and our college’s statements of inclusivity and anti-racist practices. Additionally, the president of CSUEB has committed the strategic plan and resources to rooting out racism and prejudice from our campus. As dean, I am honored, to have all of you as colleagues, knowing that the path is forward.
Rob Williams