WCOE Newsletter | April 2024 Edition
WCOE / Ed.D. at CSUSB - Ranked in the Top 20% of Schools Granting Doctoral Education Degrees Nationwide!
U.S. News & World Report has listed the university at No. 86 in the nation in the Best Education Schools category of its Best Graduate Schools for 2024. It is the first time the university has been listed in that category. It is the work of CSUSB’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership program that placed the university in U.S. News’ top 100 education schools. The ranking category is designed “for prospective students seeking a doctorate in education,” the magazine says. This national recognition validates our hard work over the past five years, having transformed, restructured, and targeted specific areas of improvement upon the Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program. We went from unranked to now ranked in the top 20% of schools granting doctoral education degrees nationwide! On behalf of our Ed.D. program leadership team, we share in this achievement and remarkable accomplishment with our program faculty and fellows, our preK12 and higher education community partners, campus and college leadership, and alumni and current doctoral students. This exceptionally positive news distinctly reaffirms our quest for academic excellence and intentionality in fulfilling our mission, transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Revolutionizing Educational Leadership: The Transformation of the Ed.D. Program at California State University-San Bernardino
CSUSB Designation Raised to an R2 Doctoral University: High Research Activity
University Designation as an R-2 University, raising CSUSB’s status to a “national university” from a “regional university.” CSUSB met the new classification criteria by awarding 21 doctoral degrees and having over $10.8 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2019-20. For more than four decades, the Carnegie Classification has been the leading framework for recognizing and describing institutional diversity in higher education across the United States. This framework has been widely used in the study of higher education to represent and account for institutional differences and in the design of research studies to ensure adequate representation of sampled institutions, students, or faculty.
The Educational Leadership Doctoral Program at Cal State San Bernardino was commended as “Exemplary” in the most recent Ed.D. 5-Year Self-Study (Chancellor’s directive)
“It was evident that the program is thriving and continuing to move forward in achieving all goals.”
Our data provided ample evidence of student learning, firm commitment, and evidence of program effectiveness across all interested parties, increased diversity across the student body reflecting the communities we serve, that our students have become stronger because of the holistic application process that emphasizes a commitment to equity and social justice. Another strength was the Executive Model and the Cohort Model, and our completion rates have also improved – partly due to the re-design of the qualifying exam.
Learn more at: https://www.csusb.edu/doctorate-educational-leadership/program-overview
April 24, 2024: 21st Annual WCOE Graduate Student Research & Scholarship Symposium Showcases Promising Research
The Watson College of Education (WCOE) held its 21st Annual Graduate Student Research & Scholarship Symposium on April 23, 2024. The event showcased the diverse research and scholarly projects of graduate students across various disciplines.
The symposium featured various presentation formats, including poster sessions, roundtables, video clips, and panel discussions. Topics ranged from the use of tabletop gaming to support literacy and math skills for students with disabilities to an inquiry into the use of generative AI in education.
Dr. Marita Mahoney, the Symposium Chair, expressed her enthusiasm for the event, stating,
"The symposium is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our graduate students. Their research is not only contributing to the advancement of knowledge but also making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities."
Dean Chinaka DomNwachukwu also praised the students' efforts, emphasizing the importance of research and scholarship in the college's mission to inspire students and serve the community.
The event was well-attended by faculty, staff, students, and community members. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with presenters, learn about cutting-edge research and network with fellow scholars.
The symposium concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding presentations. The winners were selected based on the quality of their research, the clarity of their presentation, and the potential impact of their work.
The 21st Annual WCOE Graduate Student Research & Scholarship Symposium was a resounding success. It provided a platform for graduate students to share their research, connect with colleagues, and gain recognition for their scholarly achievements. The event also highlighted the WCOE's commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture that benefits both students and the wider community.
PATH Network and CUSM Partner to Host Counselor Workshop
A dedicated educator, Dr. Jennifer Carhart, shared an exciting event with the college community in April. Partnering with the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), she spearheaded the development of the PATH Network, an organization dedicated to providing career development and professional growth opportunities for educators interested in pathways to medicine.
The PATH Network, previously known as the CSU Health Professions Advising Network, hosted a workshop for K-12 and community college counselors, advisors, researchers, and educators on June 7th at the CUSM campus. The workshop focused on empowering students to explore medical careers and bridging the gap between K-12 education and professional schools. This initiative aims to foster a more diverse cohort of students entering the medical field, contributing to a more inclusive healthcare landscape.