ISEP Member Opportunities

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Become is coming to Africa for the first time! Join us in Nairobi and Johannesburg this February 2025!

The first workshop in Africa, will be exploring how to redesign schools for character development. These workshops are an invitation to rethink education and empower school leaders to create environments that truly foster growth for students, faculty, and the entire school community.

Workshop Theme:
Framing Thoughts to Redesign Education for School Improvement

👉 “Schools are perfectly designed for the results we are getting. If we don’t like the results, we need to redesign schools.”

With insights from decades of research in character education, school climate, SEL, positive youth development, and more, our workshop offers a fresh perspective on transforming everyday school practices—moving beyond isolated programs to systemic, leadership-driven change.

Also introducing two flagship programs, developed by Marvin W Berkowitz and Melinda Bier (Ph.D) at the Center for Character and Citizenship: the PRIMED Institute (https://lnkd.in/dVtHMWXK) and vLACE (https://be-come.org/vlace/), both designed to equip leaders to champion sustainable school redesign in diverse cultural contexts.

📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📅 February 1, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM EAT
📍 Strathmore School
🎟️ Registration fee: KShs 2,500 per person
Hosted by: Strathmore School & Become, in partnership with Strathmore University
More info & Registration: https://lnkd.in/dDwTt-ax

📍 Johannesburg, South Africa
📅 February 12, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 School TBD
🎟️ Registration fee: TBD
Hosted by: Alvira Foundation & Become
More info & Registration: https://lnkd.in/dFraf26f

Link:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/juan-p-dabdoub_schoolleadership-charactereducation-professionaldevelopment-activity-7278802274070523905-H4CD/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

Contact:
Juan P. Dabdoub

Associate Professor of Theory of Education at UNIR

Co-Director of ‘Become’, an organization focused on researching, designing, and implementing initiatives that aid institutions, spanning education, family, and corporate sectors, in discovering and implementing effective strategies to promote the personal growth of their members.

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This publication seeks to examine the essential dimensions shaping higher education amidst current global trends in policy, governance, and internationalization, with a focus on how knowledge production contributes to these dynamics and influences the evolving role of higher education. It provides a comprehensive overview of how institutions can respond to global challenges, balancing academic sustainability, equity, and adaptability to ensure lasting progress. The book examines specific ways higher education is being redefined through globalization and shifting policies, such as the adaptation of curricula to global standards, the formation of cross-border partnerships, and the incorporation of international perspectives into academic leadership and governance. By examining various aspects of higher education, including institutional autonomy and the influence of government policies, this book aims to offer critical perspectives on policy shifts and the evolving role of higher education from a broad, inclusive standpoint.

Proposals Submission Deadline: December 22, 2024
Full Chapters Due: March 16, 2025
Submission Date: March 16, 2025

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/8276

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Selahattin Turan, Bursa Uludağ University
selahattinturan2100@gmail.com

Information:
This publication will expand the discourse around student success, student engagement, and student belonging in higher education. Students’ motivation to complete courses and finish their degrees has waned some in the years since the pandemic. With the emergence and increase in distance education programs, technology has helped translate the classroom environment into the digital sphere in order to reach students nationwide, but this is not enough to support the completion of a degree. The effective integration of programming and initiatives in higher education that promote students’ sense of belonging directly impacts their desire to complete their degree programs. Reaching the students is one task but retaining them and supporting them up until graduation requires new and effective techniques that are centered in student engagement and student success. Administrators, faculty, and staff are looking for immediate practices to implement and embed in their courses, campus culture, and collaborative efforts across departments. The teachings and techniques presented in this publication will prepare higher education professionals to design and develop a student experience that motivates and supports students in their mission to complete their degree.

Link:
https://scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_serial&pid=2221-4070

Contact:
Journal Editors

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The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity (CEHC) at University at Albany is seeking passionate and dynamic individuals to join our team of faculty in these tenure-track positions:

• Assistant or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity
• Assistant or Associate Professor of Informatics & Data Analytics
• Assistant or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence

If you’re ready to contribute to cutting-edge research, engage with diverse student populations, and collaborate across disciplines within a rapidly expanding college, this is your opportunity! Our new, state-of-the-art ETEC building offers a $180 million, 245,000 sq/ft facility to support your work.

Link:
https://lnkd.in/eanaAk9p

Contact:
Angel Ford
Assistant Professor, Department of Information Sciences and Technology
Director Global Epistemic Justice Lab
College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity (CEHC)
University at Albany
ayford@albany.edu
518-956-8117

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The objective of “Resilience, Adaptability, and Cultural Awareness Within the Educational Landscape” is to provide a comprehensive exploration of how the foundational elements of resilience, adaptability, and cultural awareness are integral to creating effective educational settings in the modern world. This book aims to furnish educators, policymakers, and scholars with practical insights and strategies that embrace the complexity of the 21st-century educational ecosystem. By showcasing a blend of theoretical perspectives, real-world applications, and evidence-based practices, it seeks to illuminate the ways in which these core attributes can be harnessed to foster environments conducive to learning, growth, and inclusivity. The book endeavors to contribute to current research by bridging gaps between theory and practice, offering innovative solutions to contemporary challenges, and preparing a generation of students who are not only academically proficient but also culturally competent and resilient in the face of adversity.

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7440

Contact:
Hamit OZEN
Associate Professor, Education
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir Turkey
E-mail: hamitozen@hotmail.com
Tel : + 90 (222) 239 3750
Faks : + 90 (222) 229 3124

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​Several ISEP members are conducting a research study titled, “K12 Educators and AI”, to better understand the current landscape of educators’ perceptions and use of AI. We are requesting K12 educators (teachers, librarians, administrators, etc.) to complete as short survey (around 15-20 minutes) on a voluntary basis. Participants will have the option to also volunteer for an interview or to participate in a focus group.
Please feel free to share this information to anyone that may be interested.

Survey Link:
https://albany.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ZVlyKQ95mfohEO

Contact:
Angel Ford
University of Albany, NY
ayford@albany.edu

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Angel Ford, as part of her work in establishing a research lab at the University at Albany on Global Epistemic Justice, is conducting grounded theory research with scholars from sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of this research is to better understand the phenomenon experienced by faculty and PhD students throughout sub-Saharan Africa when they engage in scholarly communication. The link is for volunteer participants to take a survey that will take about 20 minutes. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more and possibly collaborating on some aspect of this research, please contact Angel. Please feel free to share this information to anyone that may be interested.

Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/ZtJHkGU2hq4c4aHu7

Contact:
Angel Ford
University of Albany, NY
ayford@albany.edu

Information:
This publication will expand the discourse around student success, student engagement, and student belonging in higher education. Students’ motivation to complete courses and finish their degrees has waned some in the years since the pandemic. With the emergence and increase in distance education programs, technology has helped translate the classroom environment into the digital sphere in order to reach students nationwide, but this is not enough to support the completion of a degree. The effective integration of programming and initiatives in higher education that promote students’ sense of belonging directly impacts their desire to complete their degree programs. Reaching the students is one task but retaining them and supporting them up until graduation requires new and effective techniques that are centered in student engagement and student success. Administrators, faculty, and staff are looking for immediate practices to implement and embed in their courses, campus culture, and collaborative efforts across departments. The teachings and techniques presented in this publication will prepare higher education professionals to design and develop a student experience that motivates and supports students in their mission to complete their degree.

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7768

Contact:
Caroline Crawford
University of Houston-Clear Lake
United States
carolinecrawford@earthlink.net