St. John’s Recognized for Clinically Based Teacher Education
A new St. John’s University teacher-preparation initiative that bridges the gap between course and field work is one of the top-four clinically based undergraduate programs in the nation, according to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
St. John’s Adds Five New Programs for Fall 2017
St. John’s University is offering five new academic programs this fall that are designed to prepare students for a constantly evolving job market.
47th Annual Northeastern Educational Research Association Symposia
Marcella Mandracchia, Ed.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. James Reed Campbell, Ph.D., Professor of Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership, chaired symposia at the 47th Annual Northeastern Educational Research Association in Trumball, CT this past October 2016. The participants were all former doctoral students of the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership.
Three SJU Undergrads Receive Prestigious Gilman Scholarship
“Being exposed to different ways of life— and different outlooks on life— is very important to anyone’s development,” observed Cammi Roberts ’18Ed while discussing her Study Abroad experience.
The 2017 Maureen A. Hartigan Forum and Networking Reception
The Maureen A. Hartigan Forum is an annual event for student teachers which provides them with an opportunity to network with alumni and prepare for future job interviews. The Hartigan Forum was created as a result of a scholarship dedicated to the memory of Maureen A. Hartigan ’55Ed, who was the former president of The School of Education Alumni Association and an alumna committed to her alma mater. The 2017 Maureen A. Hartigan Scholarship recipient are Amanda Leigh Cohen ’19Ed and Kecia Robinson ‘18Ed.
The School of Education Master’s Program Ranks in Top 10 in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
According to a nationwide study, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in Education at St. John’s ranks eighth among the top graduate programs in the field.
Annual Literacy Symposium Held
The Staten Island Reading Association, in cooperation with The School of Education on St. John’s University’s Staten Island campus, held its Annual Literacy Symposium on October 20, 2016.
Faculty Research Presentations
Drs. Yang, Mandracchia, and Miller presented at a round table during the annual AERA Conference.
University Appoints Dr. James O'Keefe Vice Provost for Staten Island Campus
St. John’s University has appointed James O’Keefe, Ph.D. ‘79SVC—a long-time professor and administrator with a distinguished record of service to New York City and alma mater—as vice provost of the Staten Island campus, effective January 1, 2014.
America Reads*America Serves Effort Lets More Students Make a Difference
Like the friends she has made at St. John’s University, Rachel Ortega ’15Ed marvels at the life-changing experiences she has encountered as a student at the Queens, NY, campus. Yet one opportunity has had a strong impact on her.