Reimaging the Future: A New Vision for Academic Leaders

By Linda Minor

Plan to attend the third Leadership Academy Series session under the theme, Reimaging the Future:  A New Vision for Academic Leaders, on January 25, 2022.

Are you registered to attend AACTE’s Leadership Academy?  Availability is limited, but there is still time to register and enjoy access to all recorded sessions and continue conversations with attendees via the AACTE Connect360 online community. You won’t want to miss what is coming up.

AACTE Invites Entries for 2022 Awards

By Linda Minor

The 2022 AACTE Awards Program is open for submissions. Do you know someone who or an institution that has made significant contributions to the field of educator preparation? To submit your nomination, visit AACTE’s online submission site. Winning entries will be decided by AACTE’s Programmatic Advisory Committees and recognized on stage at the 2022 Annual Meeting, March 4-6, in New Orleans, LA. 

Entries for the Outstanding Dissertation Award are due September 15. The due date for all other award submissions is October 8.

AACTE’s awards program has been recognizing member institutions’ exemplary programs as well as individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to education preparation for 25 years. For an overview of the 2021 award winners, see this press release.

For 2022, we invite nominations or applications for the following awards:

Deadline Extended: Apply for AACTE Dissertation Award

By Linda Minor

Have you or do you know someone who recently completed a prize-worthy doctoral dissertation related to educator preparation? Help spread the word that AACTE has extended the deadline to Wednesday, September 15 to offer more time to submit an application for the AACTE Outstanding Dissertation Award.

This award recognizes excellence in research (or its equivalent) that contributes to the knowledge base of educator preparation or of teaching and learning with implications for educator preparation. The Outstanding Dissertation Award includes a $1,000 cash prize, as well as special recognition at AACTE’s 74^th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, March 4-6, 2022.

Last Call for Dissertation Award Entries

By Linda Minor

Time is running out. Have you, or someone you know, received their doctorate since January 1, 2020 and are eligible to apply for the AACTE Outstanding Dissertation Award?  The deadline to submit an application is Friday, August 20. 

This award recognizes excellence in research (or its equivalent) that contributes to the knowledge base of educator preparation or of teaching and learning with implications for educator preparation.

The Outstanding Dissertation Award, overseen by AACTE’s Committee on Research and Dissemination, includes a $1,000 cash prize, as well as special recognition at AACTE’s 74^th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, March 4-6, 2022.

The primary selection criterion is quality of scholarship. The narrative summary file should answer the following questions about the dissertation:

Submit Your AACTE Dissertation Award Entry by August 20

By Linda Minor

The AACTE 2022 Outstanding Dissertation Award deadline is quickly approaching. Submit your application by August 20 through the online submission system. This award recognizes excellence in research (or its equivalent) that contributes to the knowledge base of educator preparation or of teaching and learning with implications for educator preparation. The Outstanding Dissertation Award includes a $1,000 cash prize, as well as special recognition at AACTE’s 74^th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, March 4-6, 2022.

Who’s eligible?

Individuals receiving a doctorate since January 1, 2020 are eligible to apply for this award. The primary selection criterion is quality of scholarship.

What should you include in your entry?

The narrative summary file should answer the following questions about the dissertation:

Attend AACTE Leadership Academy August Session: Returning to Campus with New Opportunities

By Linda Minor

Join your colleagues at the first of three AACTE Leadership Academy Series sessions, “When We All Get to Together: Returning to Campus with New Opportunities” on Wednesday, August 11, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET. This virtual session, facilitated by John Kuykendall, dean, School of Education at the University of Indianapolis and John Henning, dean of Monmouth University, will discuss transitioning to online learning in 2020 that required greater flexibility and knowledge around technology integration and the missed opportunity to see each other and work within campus office locations and meetings.

As you head into the upcoming academic year, what thoughts have you had about returning to campus? As many of you prepare to return to a more normalized academic year, you may be anxious about what to expect or wonder about possible new opportunities that may exist in your academic unit. The session will focus on developing a positive transition to in-person learning and creating new opportunities in the post-COVID environment. The presenters will share ways to approach the physical space along with the faculty and campus community. Attendees will participate in open discussions about their thoughts, feelings, and concerns and participate in breakout sessions for intimate dialogue about various campus approaches for a safe return.

Register today. Space is limited. 

Visit www.aacte.org for event details. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and join the conversation using #AACTELA21.

Did You Know? Fun Facts About New Orleans

By Linda Minor

As we are prepping for the 2022 Annual Meeting in New Orleans next March, perhaps you are planning your itinerary and thinking of how to spend time when you are not attending AACTE22 sessions. AACTE staff stumbled upon some interesting information about the city and found there is a lot more to New Orleans than one would think.  

Complete Your Entry for the 2022 Outstanding Dissertation Award

By Linda Minor

The deadline is approaching for the AACTE 2022 Outstanding Dissertation Award. Applications can be submitted through the online submission system now through August 20. This award includes a $1,000 cash prize, as well as special recognition at AACTE’s 74^th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, March 4-6, 2022.

The Outstanding Dissertation Award, overseen by AACTE’s Committee on Research and Dissemination, recognizes excellence in research (or its equivalent) that contributes to the knowledge base of educator preparation or of teaching and learning with implications for educator preparation.

Register Early for 2021 Washington Week

By Linda Minor

Registration for AACTE’s 2021 Washington Week is now open. Take advantage of the virtual rates and join AACTE’s efforts to advocate for educator preparation programs in a post-pandemic world. Each session will take place during the month of September. 

Holmes Policy Institute – September 8-9

AACTE Holmes Scholars will learn how to advocate for their profession by participating in interactive policy discussions and briefings.

Holmes Scholar – $25

Holmes Program Advanced Policy Short Course – September 14-15

This short course is intended as an introduction to begin equipping you with the knowledge, desire, and skills to be an effective advocate and resource in the policy making process.

Holmes Scholar – $25

Access AACTE 2021 Annual Meeting Videos

By Linda Minor

• Strand 1 – Preparing Educators In and For the Future
• Strand 2 – Renewing Democracy through Activism and Collaboration
• Strand 3 – Addressing Public Concerns for the Future of the Profession
• Strand 4 – Confronting the Challenges Facing Our Programs and Institutions

AACTE 2021 Leadership Academy Registration is Open

By Linda Minor

Registration is open for the 2021 Leadership Academy Series designed for educational leaders navigating the challenges of the current global environment. This three-part series will augment your leadership skills during these unprecedented times. The first of these virtual series will take place August 11^.  The second will be held in October and the final session of the series is scheduled for January 2022.

Register Now and Save with Early Bird Rates for AACTE 2022 Annual Meeting

By Linda Minor

Registration is now open for the 2022 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, March 4-6, 2022.  The AACTE Annual Meeting is an opportunity to gather together each year to advance the profession through education, networking, exhibitor interaction, and much more. Register now to receive discounted rates.

Submit Early to AACTE Awards Honoring Research, Practice and Leadership

By Linda Minor

Why wait to submit your application for the 2022 AACTE Awards? Avoid the stress of a last-minute rush and submit your entry early. AACTE Awards can be either self-nominated or nominated by a third party. To submit your nomination, visit AACTE’s online submission site.  

Winning entries will be selected by AACTE’s Programmatic Advisory Committees and recognized formally at the 2022 Annual Meeting, March 4-6, in New Orleans, LA. 

This is the 26^th year AACTE’s awards program has been recognizing member institutions’ exemplary programs as well as individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to education preparation. For an overview of the 2021 award winners, see this press release.

View the Schedule-at-a-Glance for #AACTE22 in New Orleans

By Linda Minor

AACTE is excited to have our next in-person Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, March 4-6, 2022. New Orleans has so much to offer —dining, attractions, shopping, museums, tours, nightlife, cultural arts, and so, so much more. Learn more about the many things to do while you are visiting the host city. 

The #AACTE22 meeting will offer everything you expect from AACTE’s annual conference: concurrent sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities in the Conference Community Center with our professional service providers—plus much, much more.

There’s Still Time: Register to Attend Members-Only Leadership Course on Personal Wellness

By Linda Minor

Space is limited for the AACTE Leadership Academy introductory course, “Personal Wellness: Managing Your Stress and Time.” Register today to be a part of this interactive session on Wednesday, June 9 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. that will discuss the impact of COVID-19, how it has affected our professional and personal lives, the additional stresses, time demands, and our overall wellness during this past year.

Walt Gmelch, dean emeritus and professor of Leadership Studies at the University of San Francisco, will facilitate this special session about your well-being.  This course is complimentary for AACTE members only and registration is required. Register now as space is limited to only 100 participants.