{"id":40802231447,"date":"2018-10-01T10:31:44","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T14:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/news\/?p=40802231447"},"modified":"2021-02-16T15:09:37","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T20:09:37","slug":"diversifying-monmouths-faculty-through-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/news\/diversifying-monmouths-faculty-through-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Monmouth Diversifies Faculty Through Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monmouth University has entered into a\u00a0memorandum of understanding with Morgan State University (MSU), a historically black college\/university. \u00a0One aspect of this agreement is to develop a career advancement program for aspiring faculty. \u00a0The Mentor Scholars program allows doctoral candidates at MSU to apply to spend at least one semester at Monmouth to teach or co-teach and participate in professional development opportunities while completing their dissertation.<\/p>\n

Alexandra Burrel<\/strong> and Tracy Cudjoe<\/strong> are on campus this fall as our first Mentor Scholars. \u00a0If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Monmouth.<\/p>\n

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Tracy Cudjoe (left) and Alexandra Burrel (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alexandra Burrel<\/strong> is a doctoral candidate at Morgan State University in higher education administration. \u00a0She received both her bachelor’s in sociology and master’s in counselor education at Western Michigan University. \u00a0Since that time, she has served as an assistant dean for enrollment and student affairs at Howard University, an international student coordinator at Morgan State University, and an academic advising specialist in Michigan State University’s College of Nursing. \u00a0Her dissertation topic is: “Exploring the Experiences of Minority Female Students at a Predominantly White Institution and Their Perceptions of Campus Climate.” \u00a0Monmouth University’s School of Education is hosting Alexandra.<\/p>\n

Tracy Cudjoe<\/strong> is a social work doctoral candidate at Morgan State University. \u00a0She received her master’s in social work from Indiana University with a concentration in mental health and addictions. \u00a0She has served as a graduate research assistant for several years and has published and presented a host of scholarly works. \u00a0Her dissertation topic is: “Examining Barriers and Motivators to Treatment Utilization Among Substance Using Women.” Monmouth University’s School of Social Work is hosting Tracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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