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MOCHA works to empower men of color and diversify the classroom

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

In 2019, Governor Phil Murphy and the state of New Jersey put forth an effort to address a couple of issues that were affecting the education department in the state. These two issues were the teacher...

"Teacher shortages are at an all-time high, but Rowan students, like students all across the country, are still pursuing their education in educating others." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan education majors eager to enter the field of teaching despite shortage

Luke Brown, Contributor September 25, 2024

According to recent statistics, 35% of teachers are “fairly likely" to leave the profession of teaching, and that number is an improvement from the 44% in 2022. While 35% may be low for your phone battery...

Rita Rivera is a student-teacher at Rowan University who will work at the Salem County Vocational-Technical School after graduating in May. - Photo / Rita Rivera

Senior Spotlight: Rita Rivera, Class of 2022

Drew Peltzman April 13, 2022

Rita Rivera was always fascinated with the idea of teaching younger kids as an early education student, but just months removed from graduation at Rowan, she found herself back in high school.  “I’ve...

Dr. Monica Kerrigan, the new Ombuds at Rowan University has been serving in the position since September. She is also an associate professor in the department of education. -News Editor/Matt Kass

Interview with Dr. Monica Kerrigan, new Rowan University Ombuds

Matt Kass January 31, 2018

Dr. Monica Kerrigan is the new Ombuds at Rowan University. The Whit caught up with Dr. Kerrigan in her office in James Hall for an interview about her new position. Can you tell the readers a bit about...

College of Education announces change in curriculum for elementary ed majors

Vince DeBlasio November 3, 2016

On Tuesday, Rowan's College of Education formally announced major changes to its elementary education specialization which will take effect over the next two years, starting with the upcoming spring...

Project IMPACT seeks to helps male students find jobs in education

Ashleigh Albert September 19, 2016

This academic year, Rowan University has become the first institution in the northeastern United States to start a program aiming to increase the amount of men of color in the field of education. The...

Monika Wiliams Shealey was elected to the Board of Directors for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Shealey is the Dean of the College of Education. -Photo courtesy of Monika Williams Shealey

Dean of College of Education elected to new position

Christina Dustman February 24, 2016

This year, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) elected three new members for their Board of Directors, and one of them is the Dean of Rowan University’s College of Education,...

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