Past Programs

CMSI has partnered with the American Council on Education (ACE) to promote and raise awareness of the Carnegie Elective Classifications for community engagement and leadership for public purpose among Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The Carnegie Elective Classifications, created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, is the leading framework for recognizing U.S. higher education institutions extraordinary commitment to, investment in and accomplishment at important aspects of its public purpose mission. Learn more about the Carnegie Electives for Leadership for Public Purpose (LPP) and Community Engagement (CE) below.

Navigating the LPP Classification: MSI Perspectives 

The event took place on April 2, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET

The Leadership for Public Purpose (LPP) classification recognizes institutions that enhance the development of ethical leadership capacity among all stakeholders in service of the collective public good. Join Anthony Teague, Bernadette Muscat, and Carla Ortega-Santori for a panel discussion about their experiences crafting a strong application and how the classification can benefit an institution.

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Community Engagement: Minority Serving Institutions and the Carnegie Elective

The event took place on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

This webinar introduced the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement and its relevance to Minority Serving Institutions. Utilizing self-study as a tool for institutional reflection and ritual, the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement provides an independent and rigorous assessment of an institution’s extraordinary commitment to, investment in, and accomplishment at Community Engagement. Speakers highlighted revisions to the 2026 application, including a new section on civic and democratic engagement, how it reflects ongoing transformative shifts within our institutions and communities, and the Carnegie team’s approach to address institutional- and community-based problem solving for the public good.

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University

Speakers include:

• Marisol Morales, Executive Director, Carnegie Elective Classifications, American Council on Education 
• Cammie Jones, Director, Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, American Council on Education

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Leadership for Public Purpose: Minority Serving Institutions and the Carnegie Elective

The event took place on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

This webinar delves into the transformative potential of the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose (CEC LPP) and its intersection with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). This webinar aims to showcase the vital role of MSIs in promoting public purpose and the ways in which the CEC LPP can amplify their impact. This session also covers how to apply for the LPP elective and the benefits of applying.

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University

Speakers include:

• Carla Ortega-Santori, Strategic Initiatives Manager The Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University

• Stefanie Johnson, Director, The Doerr Institute for New Leaders and Professor, Rice University

• Michael Chikeleze, Gozon University Chair, Values-Based Leadership & Professor of Leadership Studies, Valparaiso University

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Resources:

• Leadership for Public Purpose (LPP) Elective FAQs & Information
• Community Engagement (CE) Elective FAQs & Information

The event took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Christoper Span and Marybeth Gasman discuss Marybeth’s newest book Why Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Matter: 25 Years of Historical Research for Justice. In this webinar they will go over her research and methodological approaches, including the use of oral histories, as well as her motivations regarding pursuing research related to the history of HBCUs.

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About Marybeth Gasman

Marybeth Gasman is the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education, a Distinguished Professor, and the Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity & Justice and the Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Prior to joining the faculty at Rutgers, Marybeth was the Judy & Howard Berkowitz Endowed Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author or editor of 33 books, including Educating a Diverse Nation (Harvard University Press, 2015 with Clif Conrad), Envisioning Black Colleges (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007), Making Black Scientists (Harvard University Press, 2019 with Thai-Huy Nguyen), Doing the Right Thing: How to End Systemic Racism in Faculty Hiring (Princeton University, 2022), and her newest book HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024). Marybeth has written over 300 peer-reviewed articles, scholarly essays, and book chapters. She has penned over 650 opinion articles for the nation’s newspapers and magazines and is ranked by Education Week as one of the 30 most influential education scholars in the nation. Marybeth has raised over $24 million in grant funding to support her research and that of her students, mentees, and MSI partners. She has served on the board of trustees of The College Board as well as historically Black colleges – Paul Quinn College, Morris Brown College, and St. Augustine College. She considers her proudest accomplishment to be receiving the University of Pennsylvania’s Provost Award for Distinguished Ph.D. Teaching and Mentoring, serving as the dissertation chair for over 85 doctoral students since 2000.

About Christopher Span

Christopher M. Span is Dean and Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers—New Brunswick. Prior to his arrival to the GSE, Span was a Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership (EPOL), and Chief of Staff and Associate Chancellor for Administration and PreK-12 Initiatives at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He brings a comprehensive background in higher education administration, having served in progressively responsible roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign over the past twenty years. These experiences include serving for more than a decade as an Associate Dean in the College of Education for all curricular and student matters, as a Chancellor-appointed Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), who represented the Chancellor on all matters related to intercollegiate athletics, and as the Chief of Staff for the Chancellor.

The Citizens Campaign aims to educate all Americans to the fullness of their political power and to introduce them to the shared experience of public service performed by participating in No-Blame Problem Solving of public issues. They believe that this is the best way to expand our Country’s leadership and problem-solving capacity. They also believe that fairness in public policy is best achieved when all citizens have the know-how to fully exercise their political power. Finally, the Citizens Campaign believe that policy solutions requiring long term implementation, such as those addressing climate change, cyber security, and pandemic prevention, are best achieved when there is a No-Blame, solution-focused political culture. Learn more at: https://thecitizenscampaign.org/. See our co-sponsored events below. 

HBCU/MSIs Neutrality vs. Morality   

The event took place on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET

In the current political climate, many HBCU/MSIs are trying to find a safe, neutral position. As institutions founded to uplift marginalized communities, HBCUs have historically been the moral standard bearers in troubled times like today’s. However, we need moral paths that are strategic and powerful, not reckless. In this webinar learn how HBCUs/MSIs can take on the challenges to our democracy without unnecessary risk. 

This session will be of particular interest to H.R. and freshmen orientation leaders.

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University 

Panelists: 

• John S. Wilson, Higher Education Consultant and Former President, Morehouse College

• Vivian Fernandez, Senior Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, Rutgers University 

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Closing the Civic Empowerment Gap

The event took place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET

In her book No Citizen Left Behind, Meira Levinson outlines the dimensions of the civic empowerment gap in the U.S., one where students of color and students in under-resourced communities are much less likely to receive education in civic skills and knowledge. This translates into lower participation and poorer representation of their interests in government at every level. With this session, learn from Minority Serving Institution (MSI) leaders how civic skills training is being offered to students and to the broader community to address the civic empowerment gap. Hear about opportunities to bring this training to your institution through undergraduate curriculum, distance learning, professional development, and other programs.  

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University

Panelists include

• Larry Johnson, President, Guttman Community College
• Veronica Reyna, Associate Director, Center for Civic Leadership, Rice University
• Rowena Tomaneng, President, San Jose City College
• Meira Levinson, Professor of Education; affiliate, Justice In Schools, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Training Citizen Leaders at MSIs: Building Power Beyond the Ballot

The event took place on August 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET

Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) have a mission to empower their students, not only as thinkers and workers but as citizen leaders who engage in public life “beyond the ballot.” MSIs play a crucial role in providing adult civic skills training that prepares people to use their power as citizens to make their communities stronger. In this session, MSI faculty and administrators have the opportunity to get a glimpse into Leadership and No-Blame Problem Solving training and hear about opportunities to bring these trainings to your institution through undergraduate curriculum, continuing education, professional development, and other programs.

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University 

Panelists include: 

• Harry Pozycki, Founder & Chairman, The Citizens Campaign

• Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, Co-Chair, The Citizens Campaign, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Spelman College

• Tonya Amankwatia, Assistant Vice Provost, Distance Education & Extended Learning, North Carolina A&T University

• Diane Hill, Assistant Chancellor, University-Community Partnerships, Rutgers University

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Sponsored by Jobs for the Future (JFF), this webinar series and corresponding resources tackle all things Registered Apprenticeship – what it is, how it benefits students in higher education, and why Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) should get involved. On this webpage, you will find past and current events related to this topic in addition to various resources for how to begin an apprenticeship.

HBCUs and Registered Apprenticeship Mini Virtual Conference

The event took place on January 30th, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

Our special event will focus on how HBCUs and their students can benefit from Registered Apprenticeships. We’ll hear from HBCU presidents whose institutions are excelling in the area of Registered Apprenticeship, HBCU 20x20 who will talk about student experiences, and experts from Jobs for the Future on setting up Registered Apprenticeships.

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University 

Panelists include:

• Joshua Johnson, Director for Solutions Design & Delivery, Jobs for the Future
• Gary Courtney, Director for Solutions Design & Delivery, Jobs for the Future
• Tammi Fergusson, Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator, U.S, Department of Education
• Dennis Johnson, Senior Vice President of Programs & Partnerships HBCU 20x20 | The Application
• Willie Todd, President and Chief Executive Officer, Denmark Technical College
• Olivier Charles, President, Bishop State Community College

Resources: 

• What is RA? Infographic
• JFF's Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning
  • National Innovation Hub for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship
• Apprenticeship.gov "Create a Program"
• Podcast: How to Start a Registered Apprenticeship
• Podcast: Advertising Registered Apprenticeship at MSIs
• Landscape analysis & report on Registered Apprenticeship at MSIs

Competent and Competitive: Students in Registered Apprenticeships

The event took place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET

This session details the advantages and first-hand experiences of students in Registered Apprenticeships (RA). This webinar hears from two students at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) who have participated in the Social Work Registered Apprenticeship program. Tune in to learn how Registered Apprenticeships help make students more competent and competitive in the workplace.

Moderated by Alice Ginsberg, Associate Director for Research and Grant Development, Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions & the Samuel D. Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity and Justice

Panelists:  

• Dora Cook, Program Coordinator, Department of Social Work, AAMU 
• Arthur Maudlin, Student, AAMU Social Work Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Miriam Coley, Student, AAMU Social Work Registered Apprenticeship Program

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How to Create a Registered Apprenticeship

The event took place on November 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, this webinar will detail the ins and outs of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) and how it can be beneficial to students and administrators of MSIs and employers alike. This session will hear from practitioners at Jobs for the Future (JFF) as they discuss practical tips, how to access resources, and who to get in contact with when creating or joining an existing RA program. 

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University 

Panelists include:

• Melissa MacGregor, Director IDEA-M, Jobs for the Future
• Ginger Allison, Director, Jobs for the Future

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Partnering With Purpose: Building Partnerships to Drive Equitable Registered Apprenticeships

The event took place on May 4, 2023 at 1PM ET

Partnerships are the key to building well-run, equitable apprenticeships that prepare workers of all ages for rewarding careers. Learn how to forge and sustain these critical collaborations from successful partnership stakeholders in this virtual webinar recording.

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University 

Panelists included:

• Alice Ginsberg, Senior Research Specialist, Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions
• Sam Choi, Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Alabama A&M University
• Cindy Paz, Program Manager, Community Health Worker Initiative, University of Houston

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An Untapped Opportunity: Registered Apprenticeship at MSIs

The event took place on November 17, 2022 at 1PM ET

What are RA programs? How do they benefit students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)? What is the range of RA programs at MSIs to date? With this discussion, enter the world of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) and learn the benefits and advantages to having diverse apprenticeship programs at colleges and universities across the nation. This webinar will hear from existing RA programs at MSIs as they discuss their journey to starting a program and how they continue to sustain it. This webinar will also cover how to get technical support in starting a program from JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning.

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University 

Panelists included: 

• Danielle Carnes, Vice President for Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Edmonds College
• Joshua Johnson, Director, JFF’s National Innovation Hub for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship
• Katina Lang-Lindsey, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Alabama A&M University
• Alice Ginsberg, Senior Research Specialist, Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions

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The event took place on February 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play a pivotal role in promoting social and economic mobility for African Americans and in mentoring the next generation of Black leaders. In their latest book, HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Marybeth Gasman and Levon T. Esters explore the remarkable impact and contributions of these significant institutions. Listen to a discussion on sustaining HBCUs’ invaluable legacy with the two authors, moderated by CMSI and Proctor Institute President in Residence Walter Kimbrough. Participants of this webinar will get a 30% discount code for the book. Click here to get your copy.

Moderated by Walter Kimbrough, Former President, Philander Smith College and Dillard University, & CMSI President in Residence

Speakers include:

• Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University
• Levon Esters, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education, The Pennsylvania State University

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The event took place on February 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET

This enlightening and interactive webinar delved into the insightful findings of the report "The Other Black Voter." This event is specifically tailored for faculty, staff, and students of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), especially those involved in civic engagement initiatives. Our focus was on exploring innovative strategies and practical approaches to enriching the civic engagement landscape within HBCU communities.

Moderated by Eugene Pringle, Senior Professorial Lecturer, American University

Speakers include:

• Amanda Wilkerson, Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida
• Shalander Samules, Assistant Professor, Kean University

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About Eugene Pringle

Eugene Pringle, Jr. believes in the power of education and the prime need of sound educational practices and outcomes for students. With a passion for literacy, leadership, teacher preparation, and varied professional development methodologies, his educational tenure has been shaped by and has encompassed each. Pringle currently serves as a Senior Professorial Lecturer in the Education Policy and Leadership Program at American University.  He currently holds an appointment in the master's and doctorate programs.

Prior to this role, he served in the capacity of Director of the School of Education at Bethune-Cookman University. As a teacher education practitioner and researcher, he merged theory, research, and application to prepare students for careers in the K-12 setting.  He also served as the department chair for elementary education, reading instructor, taught introductory education courses and facilitated senior research projects. 

Pringle served in multiple capacities in urban school settings.  He has served as an English language arts teacher, literacy instructional coach, and assistant principal.   Additionally, Pringle has delivered professional development and participated in collaborative team efforts to support the implementation of standards-based instruction at the school and district level, developed district-wide secondary ELA curriculum, developed district-wide progress monitoring assessments, and provided support to teams of teachers as a SpringBoard trainer through The College Board. 

Through a collaborative approach with faculty, students, and school districts, he works to identify critical issues in education, promote efforts to develop systems-based literacy within urban and rural school districts, examine critical trends and issues in teacher preparation programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and examine the Black male leadership pipeline in the K-12 and higher education setting.  

Pringle’s awards and recognitions include: Bethune-Cookman University Top 40 Under 40, University of Central Florida 2018 30 Under 30 Class, and the  International Literacy Association 30 Under 30.

About Amanda Wilkerson

Amanda Wilkerson is a dynamic force in academia, relentlessly probing the depths of K-20 education to elevate human potential. A beacon for equity and excellence, she's reshaping the higher education landscape through her unwavering commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and transformative action. At the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education, Wilkerson shines as an Assistant Professor, pushing boundaries and igniting change.

Her expertise extends to authoring cutting-edge educational resources and spearheading pivotal forums on crucial civic and academic issues. Wilkerson is a catalyst for growth among educational leaders, empowering them with equity-driven teaching strategies. Her research is a tour de force, unveiling innovative pedagogical practices, policy reforms, and community organization tactics that not only strengthen community ties but also catapult student achievement to new heights.

Honored with the Holmes Scholars Association's Outstanding Service in Education Award and the Adult Higher Education Association's Diversity Scholarship, Wilkerson's impact resonates far beyond conventional realms. As the National Chair of the Urban Education Topical Action Group for AACTE, she masterminds strategic partnerships that deliver essential services to educators and students in underserved urban areas, making her a true trailblazer in education.

About Shalander Samules

Shalander “Shelly” Samuels is an Afro-Caribbean Assistant Professor in the English department in the College of Liberal Arts, at Kean University. Her research interests include: Addressing inequities in the teaching and learning of Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) students and scholars. Specifically, she aims to help bridge the gap in academic achievement between English Speakers of Other Languages’ (ESOLs/ELLs/ELs) and other racialized groups and their counterparts. She is relentless in her stance as an anti-racist scholar and is keen on developing and enhancing innovative teaching and learning strategies and creating opportunities via concepts of intersectionality as well as through Language and Literacy in K-20 spaces. Her recent co-edited book entitled, Best Practices and Programmatic Approaches for Mentoring Educational Leaders was published in 2023.

The event took place on January 16, 2024, 1:00 PM ET - 2:30 PM ET

This interactive panel, featuring Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) staff and alumni, provided aspiring graduate students with the knowledge of how to authentically envision a career in education that is courageous, culturally responsive and ultimately changemaking. Panelists shared an overview of IRT’s vision and program structure that supports diverse and first generation students in their pursuit of educational careers through higher education. IRT alums shared their experiences with IRT, along with their research and instructional practices which challenge traditional ways of knowing.

Moderated by Catherine Wong, Associate Director & Manager of Programs, Institute for Recruitment of Teachers

Panelists included:

• Mayra Canizales Cruz, (she/hers/ella), Founding Partner, The Canizales Group 
• Endia Hayes (she/her/hers), Ph.D. candidate, Department of Sociology, Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences
• Marcus Penny (he/him/his), District Wide B.E.E.S. STEM Instructional Coach (Building Excellent Educators of Science)
• Sol Rheem, (she/her/hers), Ph.D. Candidate, Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education  College of Education, Michigan State University 

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About the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT)

The Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) addresses the lack of diversity in the nation’s teaching faculties by recruiting outstanding students of color and other scholars committed to diversity, counseling them through the graduate school application process, and advocating for sufficient funding for advanced study. IRT graduates have enjoyed remarkable success securing jobs as K-12 teachers, counselors, and principals, as well as professors, university administrators, and leaders.

The event took place on September 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Unlock the secrets to modern, effective academic advising for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in our upcoming webinar! Discover insightful findings from our recent report “Con Confianza: Academic Advising Insights from Hispanic Serving Institutions," designed to equip you with practical strategies and insights to enhance your advising practices. Tailored for academic advisors, higher education professionals, and institutional leaders at HSIs, this session explores diverse advising, proactive approaches, and the power of social media for communication.

Moderator:

• Gabe Bermea, Visiting Scholar, The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions

Panelist:

• Nicole Gonzalez, Director, Advising Resource Center, University of Arizona
• John Vasquez, Executive Director for Graduate Studies & Research, Colorado State University - Pueblo
• Lina Anastasovitou, Doctoral Candidate, National University

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About Gabe Bermea,

Gabriel Bermea is a Visiting Scholar at The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI), specializing in research on academic advising practices and student success across Minority Serving Institutions. With over 13 years of experience in higher education as a researcher, consultant, lecturer, and practitioner, Gabriel is dedicated to developing campus-wide enrollment and student success strategies that enhance access, opportunity, and achievement for all students, particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized communities. As a Latino navigating the complexities of higher education both as a student and professional, Gabriel brings a deeply personal perspective to his work. Growing up, he faced numerous challenges and barriers common among students from marginalized backgrounds. These experiences have instilled in him a profound understanding of the systemic obstacles that can hinder student success. His journey has fueled his passion for creating inclusive and supportive academic environments where every student can thrive. Gabriel's personal experiences have driven him to advocate for policies and practices that promote equity and access, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the resources and support they need to succeed. Gabriel is the architect of the Humanistic Advising Framework, an innovative approach to academic advising that focuses on fostering student growth and self-actualization. His scholarly contributions on humanistic advising, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and post-completion success are published in various academic journals and reports. He has been featured on several podcasts, written for the U.S. Department of Education's blogs, and presented at numerous conferences on student success and academic advising. He earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education and Organizational Change from Benedictine University, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University, and both a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Studies from Texas Tech University.

The event took place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM ET

With growing concerns over the significant achievement gap for students of color across the K–12 spectrum, we must ask ourselves how our education systems can successfully recruit, prepare, and retain teachers of color. Join Alice Ginsberg, Marybeth Gasman, and Andrés Castro Samayoa as they discuss their new book For the Love of Teaching: How Minority Serving Institutions Are Diversifying and Transforming the Profession. This webinar will dive deep into why teachers choose teaching, the expectations they hold for students they teach, and how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)―nearly 800 colleges and universities across the nation – model new and innovative approaches.

Moderated by Laura Alamillo, Dean, School of Education at Sonoma State University

Panelists include:

• Alice Ginsberg; Senior Research Specialist, Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions
• Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair, Rutgers University
• Andrés Castro Samayoa, Assistant Professor, Boston College

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About Laura Alamillo

Laura Alamillo is a scholar in the field of language, literacy and culture. She received her Ph.D. from the school of education at the University of California at Berkeley. Prior to coming to Sonoma State, Laura Alamillo served two years as Interim Dean at Fresno State. Her service in the CSU system began in 2004 when she began as an Assistant Professor in the Language, Literacy, Bilingual and Special Education department. Laura Alamillo was instrumental in building graduate programs and key in supporting the teacher residencies in the Central Valley. She was responsible for starting one of the first bilingual, pre-schools offered at a CSU campus for children of student parents on campus. In addition to her work in the CSU system, Laura Alamillo published in 2018 a co-edited volume focusing on Chican@ children’s literature. Dean Alamillo comes to Sonoma State with a vision of continuing the work of justice-oriented teacher preparation and expanding teacher residencies in Northern California. She is committed to increasing the racial diversity in the teaching profession and hopes to make an impact in improving the educational experiences of children in the region by working closely with district partners in Sonoma County.

About Alice Ginsberg

Alice Ginsberg has over thirty years of experience in educational programming, teaching, and research, specializing in issues of teacher education, higher education, urban education,  minority serving institutions, social justice pedagogies, and educational philanthropy.  In addition to teaching at The University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University,  Alice is the author or editor of eight books including, Gender in Urban Education (Heinemann, 2004), Gender and Educational Philanthropy (Palgrave, 2007, with Marybeth Gasman) The Evolution of American Women's Studies (Palgrave, 2008), Embracing Risk in Urban Education (Rowman and Littlefield, 2012), Transgressing Teacher Education (Rowman and Littlefield, 2022), and For the Love of Teaching: How Minority Serving Institutions are Diversifying and Transforming the Profession (Teachers College Press, with Marybeth Gasman and Andres Castro Samayoa, 2023).

About Marybeth Gasman

Marybeth Gasman is the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education, a Distinguished Professor, and the Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity & Justice and the Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Marybeth is the Chair of the Rutgers University, New Brunswick Faculty Council. Prior to joining the faculty at Rutgers, Marybeth was the Judy & Howard Berkowitz Endowed Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Her areas of expertise include the history of American higher education, Minority Serving Institutions (with an emphasis on Historically Black Colleges and Universities), racism and diversity, fundraising and philanthropy, and higher education leadership. She is the author or editor of 30 books, including Educating a Diverse Nation (Harvard University Press, 2015 with Clif Conrad), Envisioning Black Colleges (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007), Making Black Scientists (Harvard University Press, 2019 with Thai-Huy Nguyen), and her latest book Doing the Right Thing: How to End Systemic Racism in Faculty Hiring (Princeton University, 2022). Marybeth has written over 250 peer-reviewed articles, scholarly essays, and book chapters. She has penned over 450 opinion articles for the nation’s newspapers and magazines and is ranked by Education Week as one of the most influential education scholars in the nation. Marybeth has raised over $23 million in grant funding to support her research and that of her students, mentees, and MSI partners. She has served on the board of trustees of The College Board as well as historically Black colleges – Paul Quinn College, Morris Brown College, and St. Augustine College. She considers her proudest accomplishment to be receiving the University of Pennsylvania’s Provost Award for Distinguished Ph.D. Teaching and Mentoring, serving as the dissertation chair for over 80 doctoral students since 2000.

About Andrés Castro Samayoa

Andrés Castro Samayoa, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of higher education at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education & Human Development and director for assessment and strategy (by courtesy) at the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Born and raised in Merliot, El Salvador, his research examines equitable policies and institutional practices in postsecondary institutions within the United States, with a particular focus on Minority Serving Institutions. 

HSI Cybersecurity Roundtable

The event took place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET

Join the Fordham Center for Cybersecurity (FCC) – and their Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative (CEDI) – and representatives from Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to learn about their academic cybersecurity needs, concerns, plans, and how CEDI has helped MSIs address these needs. This panel discussion will also cover CEDI’s mission and the free benefits of CEDI’s MSI academic cybersecurity curriculum.

Moderated by CEDI Co-Chair, Amelia Estwick, Co-Chair Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative

Panelists include:

• Thaier Hayajneh, Founder and Director, Fordham Center for Cybersecurity and CEDI Co-Chair
• Lynne Clark: Chief of the Center for Education, Innovation and Outreach, National Security Administration (NSA)
• Keith Clement, Professor, Criminology, California State University, Fresno
• Eric Frost, Co-Director, Homeland Security Graduate Program, San Diego State University
• Mohsen Beheshti, Chair and Professor of Computer Science Department at California State University - Dominguez Hills

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HBCU Cybersecurity Roundtable

The event took place on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 2:30 PM ET

Join the Fordham Center for Cybersecurity (FCC) – and their Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative (CEDI) – and representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to learn about their academic cybersecurity needs, concerns, plans, and how CEDI has helped MSIs address these needs. This panel discussion will also cover CEDI’s mission and the free benefits of CEDI’s MSI academic cybersecurity curriculum.

Moderated by CEDI Co-Chair, Amelia Estwick, Co-Chair Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative

Panelists include:

• Thaier Hayajneh, Founder and Director, Fordham Center for Cybersecurity and CEDI Co-Chair
• Cherese Winstead, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Science, and Technology
• Derrek Dunn, Dean, School of Business and Technology, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
• Dennis Sigur, Professor, Computer Science, Dillard University
• Renae P. Weathers, NCAE-C Program Director, NSA National Cryptologic University

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Get to Know CEDI

The CAE-Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative (CEDI) is sponsored by NSA's National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) program office and stems from the Minority Serving Institutions Working Group (MSI-WG). The CAE-CEDI Coalition is Co-Chaired by Dr. Thaier Hayajneh of Fordham University and Dr. Amelia Estwick. 

CAE-CEDI works to connect Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), such as:

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
• Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)
• Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NANTIs)
• American Indian Alaska Native Serving Institution (AIANSIs)
• Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
• Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs)

who can benefit from developing or expanding cybersecurity related offerings, with the resources needed to further their institutions. Providing support and assistance tailored to the needs of participating MSIs to self-sustain their cybersecurity offerings.  *The intent to achieve NCAE-C designation is not a prerequisite for CAE-CEDI participation. 

In partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA), the CEDI program helps MSIs develop high-quality cybersecurity programs for the future possibility of NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designation in cyber defense education. This application is designed for MSI designated institutions requesting CEDI Support for their Cybersecurity programs. These questions allow us to learn more about your institution and better place you within the CEDI program.

Apply here for CEDI's services!

If you have any questions about CEDI and their offerings, contact them at cedi@fordham.edu.

The event took place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET

Interested in how to secure National Science Foundation (NSF) funding as an MSI scholar? This webinar, co-sponsored by VentureWell, will provide an overview of NSF's Build and Broaden program, which focuses on increasing research and scholarship at MSIs. Listen in on a guided, panel discussion that will share advice and best practices for how to secure NSF funding at an MSI. The panel will feature two scholars at MSIs who have previously secured NSF funding and NSF Program Director Enrique S. Pumar.

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University

Panelists include:

• Enrique S. Pumar, Program Director at the NSF, Professor in the department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences
• Trina Fletcher, Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, Florida International University
• Bryan Kent Wallace, Dean of Graduate Studies, Fisk University
• Demetria Gallagher, Evaluation and Marketing & Communications, VentureWell

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ABOUT THE PANELISTS

Enrique S. Pumar joined the Santa Clara Department of Sociology in 2017 as Fay Boyle University Professor. Pumar is currently affiliated with the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University. In 2017, he was a Fulbright Senior Scholar at the University of Valladolid in Spain and was named Visiting Lecturer at the Cultural Institute Felix Varela in La Habana, Cuba, a degree-granting institution sponsored by the Vatican. The author of over 50 publications, he recently co-edited a special issue of the journal Sustainability and is currently working on a special issue of Sociology of Development journal. 

He serves on the editorial board of multiple academic journals including Sociological Forum, Contemporary Sociology, and Sociology of Development and is the Contributing Editor for Sociology for the Handbook of Latin American Studies published by the Library of Congress. Pumar frequently provides expert analysis of social issues for various media outlets including CNN, Telemundo, and Univision. He chairs the Sociology of Development Section (2021-2023) and is a member of the Program Reviewers and Consultant Group, both at the American Sociological Association. Enrique teaches courses in sociological theory, international migration, national development, and comparative sociology. Enrique is on academic leave to serve as Program Director for the National Science Foundation, where he manages the Build and Broaden Program, Science of Broadening Participation, Broaden Participation in Innovation, and the HBCU Excellence in Research, all trying to promote research and innovation among MSIs.

Trina L. Fletcher is the founder of m3i journey, a start-up focused on holistic financial well-being, the co-founder of Fletcher Education Solutions, and an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University. Her research and programmatic portfolio consist of asset-based studies on women and people of color in STEM, financial literacy for low-income and first-generation students, and continuous process improvement across the educational ecosystem. Trina uses a mixed-method approach incorporating existing data results to drive qualitative analysis focused on her target populations. Most recently, she received the National Science Foundation Early Faculty CAREER award to develop a national, large-scale longitudinal database on STEM professionals' experiences who participated in out-of-school K-12 programs. Additionally, she recently completed a 3-year rotation as an elected steering committee member for EngineerGirl, the leading initiative for the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) to increase the number of girls pursuing engineering. She serves as PI, Co-PI, or lead researcher for several federal and foundation-funded grants from companies, including Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and Motorola. Trina's professional experience before academia includes engineering and operations positions for two Fortune 500 companies and serving as the Director of Pre-college Programs for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). 

Bryan Kent Wallace is a highly accomplished physicist and educator who currently serves as the Dean of Graduate Studies at Fisk University. In addition, he is the Discipline Coordinator (Chair of the Physics Program) and Director of Physics Laboratories, where he is responsible for modernizing and instructing all physics undergraduate laboratories and curricula. Kent's passion for STEM education has led him to serve as the Primary Investigator for Fisk University's Rocket Science Program, called the Altitude Achievement Missile Team (F.A.A.M.T), which placed 4th overall in its first year of a NASA competition, beating out schools with engineering and aerospace engineering programs. He also secured a $750k grant from the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program for STEM underrepresented minority student retention.

Kent's dedication to increasing access and representation in STEM fields extends beyond his work at Fisk University. He is an active member of the executive board of the National Society of Black Physicists, where he serves as treasurer. He has also served on a select committee for the National Academy of Sciences: Science Activation Committee to assess NASA's Science Activation Program and on the WGBH BUAC DEI Advisory Group, which is developing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework for K-12 science education. He also plays a key role in the Fisk-Vanderbilt Steering Committee, which aims to bridge underrepresented populations in attaining a Masters in several STEM-related fields and bridging them to the Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University. Kent's expertise in engaging young and adult learners through STEM-related outreach programs utilizing, but not limited to Physics, Astronomy, Rocketry, and Robotics makes him an invaluable asset to the field of STEM education.

Demetria Gallagher leads the Evaluation and Marketing & Communications teams at VentureWell, and supports the development and implementation of an organizational knowledge and learning agenda. She has led across multiple sectors including government, STEM, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Notably, she co-founded the Jamii Group, leading cross-sector business development, innovation, and social impact; she also served as a policy analyst and White House Political Appointee in the administration of former President Barack Obama. Demetria holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master’s in Sustainable Urban Planning from George Washington University.

The event took place on June 14, 2022 at 1 PM ET

Are you interested in working for the U.S. government? Learn more about the job opportunities that are available to Minority Serving Institution students and ways to prepare your resume for government positions. Join this informative webinar hosted by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI).

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The event took place on August 16, 2022, from 1 PM - 2:15 PM ET 

Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are exemplars in terms of community engagement to foster student success; however, few partnerships are established with state and local governments. This webinar, co-sponsored with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), highlighted a particular Historically Black College & University (HBCU) success story, shared best strategies for establishing partnerships with city governments, and encouraged policymakers within the state and local governments to improve and create relationships with MSIs. 

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University 

Panelists included:

• Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Mayor of Little Rock, AR & President, AAMA 
• Roslyn Clark Artis, President, Benedict College
• Virgil Parker, U.S. Fulbright Student, Community Advocate & HBCU Graduate 
• Kevin James, President, Morris Brown College

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The event took place on October 19, 2021, from 2 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) serve large numbers of low-income and students of color and are critical to our nation's success. Yet, many of these institutions are under-resourced and experience philanthropic inequities when compared to their predominantly White counterparts. This first webinar in a two-part series highlighted MSIs, brought attention to their philanthropic challenges, and discussed opportunities for leveraging institutional identity, data, and partnerships to improve their funding opportunities. 

Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University and Virgil Parker, HBCU Graduate 

Panelists included: 

• Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College 
• Noah Drezner, Professor of Higher & Postsecondary Education, Principal Investigator of The Tzedakah Lab, Teachers College, Columbia University and Founding Editor, Philanthropy & Education
• Rowena Tomaneng, President, San Jose City College
• Tyrone McKinley Freeman, Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Director of Undergraduate Programs, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthrope.

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Rutgers CMSI and the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition Developed A Series for Increasing Democratic Engagement at Minority Serving Institutions

In 2018-2019, we worked with the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition (SLSV Coalition) to craft a series titled, “Ensuring Democracy through the Power of Minority Serving Institutions” that focused on exploring how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) can increase democratic engagement on their respective campuses. Through a series of webinars and Twitter chats, we brought attention and resources to MSI campuses throughout the nation. The first event in the series was a collaborative Twitter Chat that took place on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, from 3 PM - 4PM EDT from the Center for Minority Serving Institutions’ Twitter account (@CenterforMSIs) and featured guest discussants who are advocating for heightened civic engagement on MSI campuses. 

Strengthening American Democracy at MSIs

We joined representatives from the Andrew Goodman Foundation, NASPA, Campus Vote Project, and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to share best practices for institutionalizing student voting at MSIs using democratic action plans. Click here to listen to the recorded webinar.

MSIs that Turned Student Activism into Civic Engagement

Representatives from Montclair State University, Miami Dade College, and Prairie View A&M University discussed initiatives they’ve enacted to create a space of democratic learning and increase campus civic involvement. This webinar also shared strategies that MSIs can employ to creatively mobilize students to vote. Click here to listen to the recorded webinar.

About Students Learn Students Vote
Comprised of a diverse group of nearly 400 local, state, national, and student nonpartisan organizations working with over 1,600 campuses, the SLSV Coalition is the national hub and the largest nonpartisan network in the U.S. dedicated to increasing political learning and college student voting. The SLSV Coalition is a project of the National Conference of Citizenship and is governed by a rotating advisory board of representatives from coalition partner organizations, higher education institutions and associations, local election officials, and students.

For further information about Students Learn Students Vote, please visit http://www.studentslearnstudentsvote.org/.