LURIE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Message from the Dean
HEATHER LATTIME
DEAN
Welcome to the Connie L. Lurie College of Education 2022-23 Annual Impact Report. Reviewing the college’s accomplishments highlighted in this year’s report has been an opportunity for me to reflect on the changes I’ve witnessed during the five years that I’ve had the honor of serving as Dean of Lurie College. During this time, we’ve grown our programs in size and scope, significantly increased the diversity of our students and faculty, seen an impressive rise in faculty research and grant awards, and strengthened engagement with our alumni and our community partners. These changes did not happen by accident. They are the result of intentional commitment to our shared mission, strategic investment in key priorities, significant outreach and relationship building, and deep dedication, love, and hard work by our faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
I am inspired by the work of our college and, as you explore the achievements described in the following pages, I think you will be too. I invite you to join us in the year ahead – Consider coming back to pursue a master’s degree, credential, certificate, doctorate, or completing your bachelor’s degree with us. Participate in one of our alumni events. Invest in our students, faculty, and programs. Volunteer to mentor our students. Or reach out to explore new partnerships that can further strengthen our shared commitment to transformative P-20 education in Silicon Valley.
Locally and nationally, there is a tremendous need to build educational systems that are equitable, inclusive, accessible, and just. Thanks to the work and commitment of our faculty, students, staff, community partners, and alumni, Lurie College is leading the way. Thank you for being a part of our community.
In Solidarity –
Heather Lattimer, Ed.D. Dean, Connie L. Lurie College of Education San José State University
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson joined San José State University as our 31st President and 1st Latina President in January 2023. During her first year on campus, she has consistently prioritized outreach to K-12 schools and community colleges.
CynthiaTeniente-Matson,Ed.D President SanJoséStateUniversity
"From early childhood programs to teacher preparation and college leadership, the Lurie College of Education is at the heart of the P-20 educational ecosystem in our region. In nearly every classroom, community college, or school district that I visit, I encounter Lurie College students and alums who are leading the way with compassion and commitment to educational equity and justice."
Photo Mara Munoz
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Minors:
Atypical Child Studies
Child & Adolescent Development
Deaf Education
Special Education
BA Degrees:
BA - Child & Adolescent Development
BA - Communicative Disorders & Sciences
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies; Concentration in Educational & Community Leadership
K12 Credentials:
Multiple Subject
Pupil Personnel Services
School Counseling
Single Subject
Special Education
Speech Language Pathology
MA & MS Degrees:
MA - Child & Adolescent Development
MA - Counseling & Guidance
MA - Educational Leadership; Concentration in Emancipatory School Leadership
MA - Higher Education Leadership
MA - Special Education
MS - Speech-Language Pathology
MA - Teaching
Doctoral Degree:
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Living Our Mission
EllenMiddaugh,Ph.D. ActingFacultyAssociate DeanforResearch
“Our Lurie College Faculty are doing tremendous community-engaged work through partnerships with schools, city and county government, as well as nonprofit partners. I’m excited for the opportunity to work with a group of mission-driven colleagues whose work is guided by principles of research for community well-being and social justice.“
MaríaLedesma,Ph.D. DepartmentChair EducationalLeadership
“During a time of increased political polarization, that includes the retrenchment of democratic social policy in education and beyond, I am heartened to work alongside colleagues that hold tight to the pillars to equity and social justice; and, who are committed to fully and unapologetically embracing the work of producing and supporting students who embody the lessons of emancipatory, transformative, and equityminded leadership.”
DenaSexton,Ph.D. Director OfficeofFieldExperience
"Since we began in January 2022, the Office of Field Experience has grown in both size and impact. With a current focus on supporting teacher preparation pathways, we've deepened our commitment to holistic student support, fostered meaningful collaborations with community partners, and supported initiating a consortium model for teacher residencies in key areas. As collaborators with the College and community, we are committed to approaches that center emancipatory practices needed for a diverse and accessible educational environment."
At San José State University’s Lurie College of Education, we prepare transformative
educators, counselors, therapists, and school, community, & higher education leaders.
EmilySlusser,Ph.D. Professor Child&AdolescentDevelopment
"The Department of Child & Adolescent Development recently launched several new SAGE programs for students interested in earning teaching credentials and graduate degrees. We are excited to offer these unique opportunities for students to advance on their educational and career paths, empowering them to become transformative educat d d t f hild th d f ilies.”
SabrinaMacias Student MS‘26SpeechLanguagePathology
“As a first generation college student, my program has been able to guide and prepare me in becoming a speech-language pathologist, recognizing diversity amongst their students in open discussion and community bonding ”
KaylaTruong ChADClubPresident BA’24Child&AdolescentDevelopment
“Being a student at Lurie College of Education, specifically a Child and Adolescent Development (ChAD) major, has connected me to these opportunities: gaining leadership skills as President of the ChAD Club as well as social and emotional development skills as a preschool TA at the Child Development Center. Moreover, Lurie College has funded my education through scholarships from donors. I wholeheartedly feel that Lurie College supports my academic endeavors as an aspiring elementary educator!”
DavidWhitenack,Ph.D. DepartmentChair TeacherEducation
“Teacher Education faculty remain committed to providing teacher candidates with the best learning environment to prepare them to equitably and justly support the learning needs of their future students, all of whom are the focus of our shared work.”
LURIE COLLEGE
2,706 STUDENTS
"I am very grateful to have received the Hardship Grant! Because of the funding, the cost of gas for my internship has been covered which is really helpful for me. I'm really grateful that the Hardship Grant exists because it increases the equity for students who are financially insecure. Thank you so much to the committee and donors!" -Graduate Student, Speech Language Pathology Program
AT-A-GLANCE
963 Degrees and Credentials Awarded during the 22-23 Academic Year
Overall Program Enrollment:
Growth in Teacher Education over the Past 5 Years: Asian American Enrollment: Latinx Enrollment:
$227,700 Teacher Residency Scholarships and Stipends Awarded to 20 Teacher Residents
Academic Scholarships Awarded to 228 Lurie College Students
NEW FACULTY
LILIANA E. CASTRELLÓN, PH.D.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
“More than anything, I am excited to work closely with the students here at SJSU. As a first gen student/graduate myself and daughter of immigrants I am filled with pride as I look across the classroom and can resonate closely with so many of the told and untold stories of our students. I look forward to building relationships with our future students and working to develop equity-minded leaders across PK-20 systems!”
EUN AE CHOI, PH.D.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS & SCIENCES
“It was very surreal interviewing for a position in the department I graduated from! I was very excited to reunite with the professors I trained and learned from, and get involved with the SJSU community that I thrived in during my graduate studies.“
SARA CANIGLIA SCHULTE, PH.D.
FULL TIME LECTURER SPECIAL EDUCATION
“My first few months here at Lurie College have been energizing, I love being on campus and interacting with students. I am excited to be a part of an organization that focuses on preparing candidates to be transformative leaders in the field of special education.”
MARCOS PIZARRO, PH.D.
ASSOCIATE DEAN
“Our faculty and staff of the college continue to inspire me with their deep focus on upholding and embodying the mission of the college, even under the most challenging conditions. They are not only teaching, but also living holistic, culturally-sustaining, community engaged, interdisciplinary ways of being in their teaching, mentoring and engaged scholarship.”
FACULTY PROMOTIONS
Tenure & Promotion to Associate Professor
“I am incredibly grateful for the amazing and supportive students, faculty, and staff that we get to work with in the Lurie College of Education.”
“Something I'm incredibly proud of in my work here is how I have been able to participate and occasionally take a facilitative leadership role in collaborative work that truly moves our college, departments, and students forward in pursuit of socially just educative spaces.”
LARA ERVIN-KASSAB, ED.D. DINA IZENSTARK, PH.D.
CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Promotion to Full Professor
KYOUNG MI CHOI, PH.D.
COUNSELOR EDUCATION
TEACHER EDUCATION
“The abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth and meaningful contributions with a community of colleagues and students dedicated to equity and inclusion have been a source of excitement for me since I became a part of Lurie College in the fall of 2019.“
EMILY SLUSSER, PH.D. HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS, EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE
“Ever since I started at Lurie College I have found respect and empathy among my colleagues. And honest, real honest conversations focused on serving our students better.”
EDUARDO MUÑOZ-MUÑOZ, PH.D.
TEACHER EDUCATION
"My journey through the Retention, Tenure, & Promotion process at San José State is a constant reminder of the privilege I feel to be part of the LCOE community. I'm super excited to embark on this next chapter of my academic and professional journey, and I'm looking forward to building on years of endearing experiences in collaboration with my amazing colleagues and students."
Dr. Ravisha Mathur was originally hired as a faculty member in the Connie L. Lurie College of Education’s Child and Adolescent Development Department in 2002, and has been devoted to maintaining an encompassing environment for faculty, staff and students even through the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022-2023 Distinguished Service Award Faculty
As chair of SJSU’s Academic Senate, Dr. Mathur was also able to move the 56-person governing body entirely online in March 2020, as well as updating university policies and safeguarding online instruction and meetings. She moderated one of Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Vincent Del Casino, Jr.’s first town halls during the beginning of the pandemic, while continuing to foster inclusive spaces in the senate and by hosting campus events and celebrations.
When she became chair of the Child and Adolescent Development Department in 2018, Dr. Mathur was able to strengthen the culture within the department and foster integrated interpersonal relationships among students, faculty, and staff.
“Service is embedded in everything that we do at San José State,” Dr. Mathur said. “We embed it in our classrooms, our teaching, our research, and it’s embedded in our community value ethic. We want to work not just for ourselves, but for the generations that are coming up behind us. We strengthen ourselves by building that capacity.”
Creating Academic Resources for Indigenous & Native Students
Dr. Veneice Guillory-Lacy is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership Department and coordinates and teaches in the Emancipatory School Leadership Master’s Program. Dr. Guillory-Lacy is a co-principal investigator on the SJSU Native American & Indigenous Research Group and vice president of SJSU’s affinity group, Gathering of Academic Indigenous & Native (GAIN) faculty, which has been working to address the needs of Native students through programming, weekly meetings, and outreach. Through their community engagement, the research group was able to identify discrepancies in campus inclusivity of the Indigenous students that lead to positive transformations.
The principal investigators held focus groups with American Indigenous students at SJSU. Drawing from Critical Race Theory in education, TribalCrit, and Community Cultural Wealth, the research team gathered feedback from current and recently graduated SJSU Native American and Indigenous students about their experiences at SJSU. The research group took a decolonizing approach by creating community circles for Native American Indigenous students to build a sense of belonging at SJSU. The study results were presented to SJSU administration and the campus community to inform the university of current Native student experiences. The findings created critical conversations, future programming at SJSU, and resources for Native and Indigenous students. In May 2023, Dr. Guillory-Lacy co-facilitated the launching of the new SJSU Native American and Indigenous Student Success Center!
Creating Degree Pathways for Mid-Career Educators
Launching the Institute for Regenerative Futures Impact
In May 2023, Lurie College of Education recognized the remarkable achievements of the first 21 graduates from our online BA degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Educational and Community Leadership. These students are mid-career educators who are pursuing their degrees while working full time.
Program graduates are prepared to be leaders and agents of change in their communities. At a commencement
celebration, this first group of program completers shared appreciation for the combined support of their families, friends, the close-knit community of fellow students, and the dedicated advocacy of the professors who guided their journey.
Dr. John Jabagchourian and a dedicated group of Lurie faculty members began this visionary project in 2020 as a way to extend access to an SJSU education to working professionals anywhere. Today, the program boasts a thriving community of over 100 students throughout California and is recognized as a founding BA program for SJSU Online.
“My time in the BAIS program can be acterized by its robust flexibility and the riven support of my instructors. They nd me that school is a marathon meant e kept up with, and not a race meant to be burnt out by.”
CHRIS PADUA
BA ‘23 Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Tiffani Marie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and a Research Lead for the Institute for Regenerative Futures. The Institute for Regenerative Futures is an intergenerational community-based
collective of Black and Indigenous co-conspirators. They aim to uplift self-determination and regenerate futures through memory, research, grounded practice, and service. Within their first eighteen months, the institute has recruited, trained, and engaged eight research fellows from across the nation. Furthermore, their three research labs have helped beyond our campus and into the community.
The Community Responsive Collective has ensured an impactful listening campaign that supports our university’s partnership and accountability with the residents of the East San José community. The Black Futures Lab encourages parents to develop a Black Wellness Framework as a way to mitigate racial and ethnic health disparities and improve perinatal outcomes for expecting mothers. Lastly, The Unschooling Caucus began an insightful teacher health study that assesses the well-being of educators. Their results h d i d h lth t omes for over 75% of participants.
In collaboration with the Community Responsive Education Network, the Institute for Regenerative Futures co-produced a documentary, entitled A Beautiful Lie, addressing educational disparities and showcasing emancipatory educational models. Additionally, the Drawing from the Well podcast, originally created and by
produced Dr. Marie had significant reach in the field. It is a teaching tool for a number of faculty within our department as well as schools of education around the nation.
Drawng from the Wel Podcast with Chrstine Vega, PhD Ava abe at: https://dftwyouthwelnesscom/
Faculty Awarded Major Grants to Advance Educational Equity
Preparing the Next Generation of Special Education Teachers
LedbyDr.SudhaKrishnan,AssistantProfessorintheDepartmentof SpecialEducation,LurieCollegewasrecentlyawardedtheOfficeof SpecialEducationProgramsgrantfundingof$1.25millionoverthe courseof5yearsforProjectMultilingualandMulticulturalOutreach toRecruitSpecialEducatorsAdvocatingforInclusiveCommunities.
Thisprojectwilladdressthedecliningrecruitmentandsevere shortageofspecialeducationteachersnecessarytosupport studentswithdifferingneedsinschools.Itwillequipteachersof studentswithextensivesupportneedswithcompetenciesin evidence-basedpractices.Theprojectandgrantwillhelpdiversify thespecialeducationteacherworkforcewithintheneighboring schooldistrictstomatchstudentpopulationsandmeettheunique challengesfacedbyteachersofcolorinteacherpreparation programs.
Whenaskedabouttheanticipationfortheproject,Dr.Krishnansaid, “Excitementisanunderstatement!Thisgrantwillbeatremendous driverforrecruitmentinourdepartmentanddeliverexceptional teacherstoourneighboringschooldistricts.”
Thisprojectwillincreasethenumberofpersonnelpreparedto provideeffectiveandequitableculturallyandlinguistically responsiveinstruction,interventions,andservicesthroughthe intentionalrecruitmentof8(with7inthefirstyear)diversescholars everyyearfor4years,foratotalof31candidates.
Building Pathways to College for
Students from East San José
Dr.DoloresMenaandDr.LorriCapizzi,DepartmentofCounselor Educationfaculty,receiveda7-year$10.6millionGainingEarlyAwareness andReadinessforUndergraduatePrograms(GEARUP)grantsponsored bytheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.Thisgrantaimstoincreasethe numberoflow-incomestudents(includingout-of-homecareand McKinney-Ventostudents)whograduatefromhighschoolandattend postsecondaryeducation.
Theproject’sdesignisresearch-basedandequity-minded.Thefocus includesimprovingstudents’academicsuccess,collegeandcareer readiness,andpersonal/socialdevelopmentwhilehonoringtheircultural andlinguisticdiversity.TheSanJoséGEARUPprojectiswell-alignedwith SJSU’sTransformation2030goaltoConnectandContributeby developingpartnershipswithK-14educationalinstitutionstosupportlowincomestudents’accessto,transitioninto,andsuccessinpostsecondary education.
Theprojectwillprovideacademicsupportservicesandpostsecondary preparationtoacohortofEastSanJosé7th-gradestudentsthroughtheir firstyearofpostsecondaryeducation.PartnersincludeAlumRock, Franklin-McKinley,andEastSideUnionHighSchoolDistricts,SanJoséEvergreenCommunityCollegeDistrict,EastSideEducationFoundation,the CityofSanJosé,andtheCaliforniaStudentOpportunityAccessProgram. Thisgrantsignifiesalong-termcommitmenttobridgingtheopportunity gapandpromotingeducationalequityforlow-incomestudentsliving andattendingschoolswithinouruniversity’slocalcommunity.
Communicative Disorders & Sciences
Advancing Diversity and Equity in the Field
"The field of speech-language pathology has historically struggled to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Over the past five years, our department has actively worked on outreach, removing barriers to entry, and embracing a culturally sustaining framework across our curriculum. In response, we’ve seen growth in diversity among our student population and increasing national recognition for our work. Our student and faculty leaders and recent graduates highlighted below exemplify the outstanding impact of our programs."
Graduate Student, Alyson Jimenez, (MS ‘24) was selected to the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) 2023 Minority Student Leadership Program.
“Winning this award as a first-generation Latina in the field of speech-language pathology only adds to my strength, determination, and dedication to making a difference.”
Graduate student, Vondell Pilcher (MS ‘25) won the National Torch Award from the National Black Association of SpeechLanguage Hearing.
“Receiving this award was so impactful because it gives hope to others who look like me that they can pursue a Speech Pathology pathway, and make a difference in the world.”
CDS Alum & Faculty Work:
Former graduate student Grace Shefcik ,‘20 MS Speech-Language Pathology, and Dr. Tsai’s research on voice assessment for non-binary individuals was recognized in March 2023 as one of the most downloaded articles in Journal of Voice, and the follow-up research on its adaptation in Brazilian Portuguese received the 2023 Certificate of Excellence in SLP Voice from the Brazilian Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Society.
Graduate student Caryn Iwakiri, (MS ‘25) and mentor Dr. Tsai received the Research MentoringPair Travel Award at the 2023 Annual Research Symposium at ASHA Convention. Their work focuses on examining equity and inclusion considerations of artificial intelligence for stuttering.
"Attending ASHA and receiving the RMPTA award was an incredible opportunity to connect with new researchers and broaden my knowledge in this new interdisciplinary research field.”
Pei-Tzu Tsai, Ph.D. Interim Department Chair, Communicative Disorders
& Sciences
Senior, Alondra Moran-Flores, (BA ‘24) was selected to and attended NYU’s competitive Summer Health Academic Research Experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders program.
"My passion for this field comes from wanting to help people like me and the difference that I can make in their lives sharing their same experiences and values."
Dr. Eduardo Europa’s research focuses on removing barriers to clinical services for diverse communities. He codeveloped the Cognitive Assessment for Tagalog Speakers serving Filipino Americans (2023), and mentors graduate student Alyson Jimenez on investigating the normative characteristics of connected speech in Spanish-English bilinguals.
RECOGNIZING FUTURE TEACHERS AND CELEBRATING OUR ALUMS
Celebration of Teaching
Since 2018, the Lurie College of Education has hosted the Celebration of Teaching, where we partner with local middle school teachers, high school teachers, community college faculty, and SJSU faculty to nominate students possessing the qualities to become transformative future educators. In six years, we have celebrated 308 nominees who have been recognized and awarded a $1,000 scholarship towards any Lurie College credential program. To date, 65 of these nominees have joined us here in the college and enrolled in our credential programs. We expect many more in the years to come! This past April, we held our 6th annual event and encountered several milestones. We had our largest group of nominees since 2019 and welcomed the widest range of nominations from current working professional paraeducators to the youngest - a 2nd and 3rd grader! Lastly, a very full-circle moment with some of our very first Celebration of Teaching awardees now nominating their own students for this opportunity. It was a special night, one we look forward to each year, and you can participate as well! Please consider nominating a future educator for our 7th annual Celebration of Teaching in January 2024.
Celebration of Education
Our alumni are engaged in transformative work across a range of educational and community spaces. To honor and amplify their work, we hosted our first Celebration of Education event where alumni shared inspiration on P-20 leadership, “be comfortable with the kind of activism you want to do and do not be discouraged by expectations of others and the way they move” (Dr. Nancy Gutiérrez, MA Educational Leadership ‘05). We explored how to find belonging in professional spaces, “if you are in a school/grade/setting and are thinking I don’t really know if this is for me, don’t be afraid to try other things until you find the space that works for you. Last year, I was so scared to change my role, and I thought I’ve just got to try it and I ended up loving it. Don’t be afraid to switch it up. That also allows you to care for yourself as an educator and keep things fresh” (Natalie Cabral, ‘17 Education Specialist Credential, ‘19 MA Special Education). We rounded out the morning by discussing the critical importance of bringing our hearts into the classroom, “I want to use my experiences as an inspiration to my students, especially those who need extra love and support” (Anthony Alvarado, ‘17 Multiple Subject Credential and MA Curriculum & Instruction). We look forward to hosting the 2024 Celebration of Education and hope you will join us! CouncilmemberOmarTorresspeakstoourfutureteachers
LurieAlumniPaneists AnthonyAlvarado NataieCabral andSheleyMcCray
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Lucia Sanchez joined one of the first, completely online Cohorts of SJSU Online. The program empowers adults to earn their degrees through 100% online courses. Sanchez was part of the first SJSU Online cohort to graduate with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Educational and Community Leadership, and is a first generation graduate.
Sanchez began her college education 15 years ago at De Anza College but then had to put her learning on pause. Finally, while continuing her work as a secretary and after school program director in San José’s Franklin-McKinley School District, she continued her higher education journey by pursuing a degree in SJSU Online’s Interdisciplinary Studies program.
“I never imagined I would be able to get this far,” said Sanchez. “Online education has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic and that has made it possible for people like me to continue to pursue an education.” She is now continuing her education in a master’s degree program at Harvard University.
Dr. Nancy Gutiérrez, MA Educational Leadershi ‘05, was a teacher and school principal in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District and served her community of East San José for many years. In her recent book, Stay and Prevail: Students of Color Don’t Need to Leave Their Communities to Succeed, which she co-authored with Roberto Padilla, Dr. Gutiérrez describes the societal myth that is often impressed upon young people from urban communities, that you need to leave to succeed. She pushes back, arguing that
thisfalsenarrativehaspreventedmanyyoungpeoplefrompursuingeducational opportunitiesandtakenothersawayfromtheircommunities.Instead,she emphasizesthatweneedtostrengthenopportunitiesforyoungpeopletoaccess outstandingK12andpost-secondaryeducationintheirhomecommunitiesand supportthemtogrowcareerswithoutforcingthemtomoveaway.
Shebelievesthat“weshould...re-envisionthecommunitiesthatkidsgrowupinas placeswheresuccessisnotjustapossibilitybutanexpectation.”However,shealso statesthat“weshouldnothavetogiveupwhowearetoachievesuccess.”In2018, Dr.GutiérrezbecamethepresidentandCEOofTheLeadershipAcademy,an organizationthataimstoensurechildrenofeveryrace,ethnicity,language,and otheridentitycharacteristicshavewhattheyneedtoachieveacademic,social,and emotionalsuccess.
Toobtainsuccess,Dr.Gutiérrezbelieveseducatorsandstudentsmustwork togetherandchangetheviewsofschoolsettings.Shedescribesherown experienceworkingasaprincipalandhowshechangedthe“principal’soffice”toa placepeoplesawasapositiveenvironment.Shewouldsendstudentstoheroffice whentheywere“exhibitingexcellence”andprovidethenewstotheparentstoshift theideathatbeingsenttotheofficewaswhenoneisbeingdisciplined.
Dr.Gutiérrezcreditsmanyofherinnovativeapproachestoleadershiptohertimeat SanJoséState,whereshelearnedhowtopartnerwithschoolcommunitiesthrough aculturallyresponsivelens.Dr.Gutiérrezwentontopursueadoctorateof educationalleadershipfromHarvardin2010.
Photo: Jim Genshemer
EXPANDING RESEARCH IMPACT
In 2018, San José State University and the Lurie College of education embarked on a sustained effort to increase investment in faculty research, scholarly and creative activity (RSCA). The University Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA) Assigned Time Award (ATA) program was introduced to provide faculty time to direct toward scholarship, with 39 LCOE faculty currently participating in the program. Internal grant initiatives such as the LCOE Strategic Plan Seed Grant, Faculty-Student RSCA Awards, Student Travel and Materials Awards as well as SJSU internal grant initiatives such the SJSU Office of Research Level-Up Grant, Faculty RSCA Seed Grant, and the University Grants Academy have been instrumental in providing faculty with funding, support for student research assistants and mentorship in grant development. The fruits of these investments are clear as we see substantial increases in our faculty RSCA productivity as indicated by increase scholarly output, external funding awards, and our significant geographic reach."
Scholarly Output has Risen Beyond Pre-COVID Levels!
External Grant Award Funding Increases 4x from 2019 to 2022
Grant funding awards are expected to continue to climb in 2023 with the additions of the GEAR Up and OSEP grants (see page 11) and more!
$2.1M
63% Increase in faculty publications from 2019 to 2022
“The past five years of investment in research from SJSU and LCOE has been transformative for our faculty. To me, what sets SJSU and LCOE faculty research apart is a shared value placed on prioritizing the societal impact of our research, and it has been gratifying to see our capacity to do this work expand with the support of SJSU and LCOE”
-Ellen Middaugh Acting Faculty Associate Dean for Research
GEOGRAPHIC REACH
Our LCOE faculty and students are sharing our scholarship and research on a global scope. Along with extending our global reach, SJSU hosted International Visiting Scholar, Dr. Namhee Kim of Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Local, National, & International Influence
Albuquerque, NM - Inaugural Translanguaging Institute
Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education
Anaheim, CA - California Speech-Language-Hearing Association C
Antigua, Guatemala - Universidad Rafael Landivar Global ZoomPal Project
Boston, MA - National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual Conference
Budapest, Hungary - Eötvös Loránd University; Invited Talk
Cancun, Mexico - International Conference on Urban Education
Chungbuk, Republic of Korea - Korea University of Education; Invited Talk
Chicago, IL - Chicago American Education Research Association
Cleveland, OH - National Association for the Education of Young Children
Cluj-Napoca, Romania - Babeș-Bolyai University; Invited Talk
Denver, CO - Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Honolulu, HI - International Conference on Education and Justice
Jyväskylä, Finland - Jyväskylä University; Doctoral Symposium
Karlsruhe, Germany - Center for School Quality and Teacher Training Baden-Württemberg, Regional Office; Invited Talk
Karlsruhe, Germany - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; Invited Talk
Marseille, France - Society for the Neurobiology of Language
Myrtle Beach, SC - Southeastern Regional Reading Recovery Association Conference
New Orleans, LA - New Orleans American Speech Language Association
Paris, France - International Conference of the Life and Work of Gloria Anzaldúa; International Communications Association Pécs, Hungary - University of Pécs; Invited Talk
Philadelphia, PA - Academy of Aphasia Conference
Riverside, CA - Institute for Teachers of Color Committed to Racial Justice, Closing Keynote
Riverside, CA - Western Psychological Association, California Association of School Counselors
San Diego, CA - Society for Research on Adolescence
San Francisco, CA - National Council for Community and Education Partnerships/Gaining Early Awareness and ReadinessAnnual Conference Seoul, Republic of Korea - Ewha Womans University; Invited Talk
Szeged, Hungary - Hungarian Association for the Education and Research in Marketing International Conference
Szeged, Hungary - University of Szeged; Educational Assessment Hungarian Academy of Sciences Conference
Washington, DC - National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
Note: During 2022/23 travel was prohibited to 23 states due to AB 1887
LEADING THROUGH RESEARCH
New Center Leads the Way on School Reform Emerging Research Scholars
Six of the Ed.D. Leadership and MA candidates have been awarded the Doris Prince Scholarship ($15K per person), established to “encourage women to become public school leaders.” The foundation, established in memory of longtime Bay Area educator Doris Prince, ’54 MA Social Science, annually recognizes school leaders in the region.
Congratulations to Dorris Prince Fellows: Jennifer Daby (Ed.D ‘25), Jannet Galicia Castrejon (Ed.D ’26), Preeti Jha (Ed.D ‘26), Amanda Lubbs (Ed.D ‘26), Kelly Marquez (MA ‘25), and Abigail Smurr (Ed.D’25).
”I'm honored to be a recipient of this award and hope to honor Doris Prince's memory through my work as an educational leader in the East Side of San José. This award will allow me to continue to examine and challenge the inequities in our current educational systems. I am more passionate than ever to continue on my doctoral journey!"
– Jannet Galicia Castrejon”
Educational Leadership Doctoral Degree students also participated in a doctoral symposium with students from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland as part of a global approach to understanding and addressing educational needs through research.
“Doctoral candidates came together from around the globe to discuss our research topics. It was interesting to learn about global topics and concerns in education with a spin from each candidate's home country. Educators from all parts of the Earth are working to tackle many of the same issues within their local contexts.”
-Jaclynne Medina
Ed D ‘23 Educational Leadership
The Center for Innovation in Applied Education Policy was launched by Director, Brent Duckor, Ph.D, and Co-Director, Lorri Capizzi, Ed.D in June 2023. The mission of the IAEP Center is to place research, policy and practice-based preparation into sharper focus to better support leaders who serve high need and highly mobile students in California’s Systems of Support. Through a multi-pronged approach based on well-established core competencies, the IAEP Center brings three critical foci to the work of equity and excellence from CSU providers across the State. These core competencies include:
Applied research and programmatic change for TK-12 systems of support; Curation and construction of quality content for those who serve the providers in California systems of support; Outreach, mobilization, and use of knowledge networks.
The Center’s work is intended to promote synergistic use of interprofessional and interdisciplinary perspectives on school reform.
"The IAEP Center at SJSU is uniquely positioned to impact our focal populations in TK-12 systems while deepening and extending the technical assistance work begun through a sub-grant from a CSU sponsored initiative from the Chancellor's office begun in 2020.”
“As part of our mission, we hold forth the goal of serving students at the margins Students in Foster Care, Youth Experiencing Homelessness, and High Need/Highly Mobile Youth who historically have not yet reached their academic potential.”
Lorri Capizzi, Ed.D. Co-Director
Brent Duckor, Ph.D. Director
da Family Foundation: nd Giving Back
Photo courtesy of Nanda Fami y
Kapil Nanda came to the United States from India to attend the University of Kansas and obtain a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 1968. After graduating, he worked at Burroughs, one of only a few computer companies at the time. While there, he got his Masters of Business Administration from University of Southern California and met his future wife, Margaret. Kapil accepted a position at Intel and moved to the Bay Area, where he was later recruited by Altos, a startup that grew fast, went public, and was sold to Acer. Kapil then launched Infogain, which he ran for 25 years before selling to a private equity firm. Kapil and Margaret created an investment company and a foundation, which the family now runs together.
The family’s interest in philanthropy was spearheaded by Margaret, who began volunteering once her law practice was established. She held leadership roles with the Junior League of San José, the National Charity League, and the Summit League. When Margaret closed her private law practice and joined the downtown law firm Hopkins & Carley, she was struck by the number of unhoused people, especially by the plight of older women. She began volunteering with Front Door Communities and is now the Chair of the Board.
Natasha, their oldest, became interested in special education when her cousin was born developmentally disabled. She said, “My dad tried hard to get me to attend business school, but I wanted to be in a serviceoriented career.” She earned her teaching degree at University of Southern California and taught special education. Currently, she is raising her children while concurrently working at the Foundation. Anjuli, the youngest of the family, is an attorney working in the family’s investment company.
The Nanda Family’s gift last year was inspired by Natasha’s understanding of the need for more special education teachers and the excellent reputation of the Lurie College of Education’s program. The gift allowed five students to pursue a a degree in special education. The rewards of teaching in this area are many, but they are not financial. Thanks to families like the Nandas, more students can follow their passions and dreams and pursue this important expertise.
nterview: Virginia Wright
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0071
YoucanpositivelyimpactandcreateopportunitiesforourLurieCollegeofEducation students. Provideamonetarygiftatsjsu.edu/education/give.php. Learnaboutadditionalwaystogetinvolvedatsjsu.edu/education/alumni.php.
Desgn by: Richard Hernandez, Sabrina Macas
Photography by: Chrstopher Padua, Kateyn Ennis, Rchard Hernandez, Robert Ban