NOTEWORTHY

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Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Kristin Flora, Ph.D., is a contributing author to the recently published book Early Psychological Research Contributions From Women of Color, Vol. 1.

On March 8, 2023, she shared excitement about the project on LinkedIn: “It is only fitting that my paperback copy arrived on International Women’s Day! This was one of the most satisfying projects I have had the privilege to be involved with, one because the topic is so important and two my co-author and the editorial team were top-notch. For too long, the field of psychology has not given these amazing women their due as true pioneers in the field. To share their stories and bring them to light has been a joy. If you teach in the psychology field, I hope you will consider integrating this text. Particularly for colleagues at teaching institutions, each chapter has a section on classroom use to assist your preparation.”

Flora co-wrote Chapter 5 with Kirsten Li-Barber, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at High Point University. Flora holds a doctorate in experimental psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Valparaiso University. She was part of Franklin’s psychology department faculty for nearly 13 years before transitioning into administration.

The book’s editorial team included Rihana (Williams) Mason, Ph.D., Jon Grahe, Ph.D., and Michelle Ceynar, Ph.D., and the publisher was Taylor & Francis Group.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SPEAKER

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dana Cummings was a presenter at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education District V Annual Conference in Chicago last December and the Indiana Conference in Indianapolis this June. Her topic was “Lived Experiences of Women Working in Higher Ed: What Does the Research Tell Us?” Cummings, a current Creighton University doctoral student, shared findings from her research on reasons for so few women in leadership positions in higher education and offered suggestions for institutions that are interested in developing a culture where women not only survive but thrive.

Cummings joined Franklin College in 2018 and oversees institutional advancement and alumni engagement activities, along with oversight of the College’s communications functions. She represents these areas in her role on the President’s Cabinet, helping advise President Kerry Prather and others on the best course of action for a successful future for the College. Cummings has provided leadership and collaborative efforts resulting in numerous fundraising records at Franklin over the last five years. She also was the Aspire Johnson County Woman Leader of the Year Award recipient in 2022, in recognition of her accomplishments and positive influence on other women in all stages of their professional journey.

Panelist On Digital Fluency

The Chronicle of Higher Education invited Director of Digital Fluency Andrew Rosner to be a panelist during its virtual forum on students as “digital natives.” The stereotype suggests all persons raised during the age of digital technology are familiar with computers and the internet from an early age, but it overlooks the socioeconomic factors that may limit one’s accessibility and, therefore, preparation, explained Rosner. The forum aimed to help administrators and faculty surmount the stereotype and explore what students want —