Rob Sparks Case Study

Madison Nevaeh Sparks is currently placed in the adoptive home of her maternal grandparents, Samson and Vicky Sparks. They are licensed relative providers. A report was made on 2/7/15 the birth mother of 5 year old Madison Sparks, had been arrested the prior day for drug paraphernalia. The birth mother had been using heroin in the presence of Madison. Madison was with her grandmother at the time protective custody was taken on 2/10/15.

ice President/Head New Member Educator, Gamma Eta Sorority, Inc. – Gamma Chapter, University of Arkansas ● Directed educational and social activities to initiate new members participation ● Guided new members in developing time management and organizational skills to enable them to be active and effective members of the organization ● Planned educational program to inform students of sexual assault and sexual assault awareness March 2014 – March 2015 Regional Leadership Conference Chairperson, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) ● Developed and executed the NSBE Region 5 Regional Leadership Conference in order to help student officers prepare for leadership positions in their respective student chapters ● Generated a schedule of daily

Anthony Mize Jr., born and raised in Dayton, OH, is currently the Coordinator in African American Programs and Services at Northern Kentucky University. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a graduate of Northeastern University with a Masters of Higher Education Administration. As a first generation college student and despite the numerus obstacles against him; Anthony was an academic scholar, hard working as he was employed with multiple jobs to pay his way through college and was affiliated in up to thirteen different organizations such as Golden Key International Honour Society, TSU Honors Program, ABC Crew, Founder of the M.A.C.H.O. Project, TSU SGA/SEC/SUBG, Generation of Educated

A 19-year-old University of Detroit Mercy student won $3 million in a Michigan lottery drawing Thursday.

Supporting the success for diverse students on campus is just the beginning to make their experience as equal to that of the white community. Without positive campus attitude and without the recognition of what diversity brings to a school and a classroom, the system would not thrive and those of a different ethnic background will not be inclined to attend. The conclusion to Espinosa’s, Gaertner, and Orfields article is that college and university leaders

Dr. Charleyse Pratt serves as the assistant vice president of multicultural affairs and engagement of Cleveland state university. In this role her primary responsibilities include coordinating Learning Communities Programs and Partnerships at Cleveland State as well as directing initiatives for the Cleveland Transfer Connection. The transfer connection partnership is with Cuyahoga county Community College’s where students are able to begin associate or undergraduate studies to earn a degree and then transfer to Cleveland State to complete the four-year baccalaureate degree. The Cleveland Transfer Connection (CTC) at Tri-C and Cleveland State University is a Learning Communities program unique to Cleveland because it provides services from two institutions and offers two degrees (an Associate’s and a Bachelor’s) in one community of students. Dr Pratt’s driving philosophy is to create opportunities while disarming challenges for students who have a desire to gain an education but now need the preparation to be successful in a classroom. Her approach is student-centered support, leadership training and resource management to better navigate the academic journey toward graduation.

A first generation college student, Roshaunda Breeden is currently the Assistant Director for the TRIO Talent Search program. She humbly earned two degrees from NC State in Psychology and Africana studies and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. While on her journey through higher education, Roshaunda has been privileged to work at Spelman College, North Carolina Central University, and her beloved NC State University. A scholar, educator, and trailblazer, Roshaunda’s life goal is to continue to serve those who never thought college was an

The concepts of leadership, “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical,” (Mission and vision, n.d.), fit within the mission of Siena Heights University because the institution fosters the growth of leaders by incorporating skills outside of the classroom. Educators have long known that a significant portion of student learning in college occurs outside the classroom and that faculty-student interaction is an important part of the college experience. (Cox, B. E., & Orehovec, E., 2007, p. 357). Significant research has demonstrated the importance of interaction between faculty members and students, both in and outside of the classroom (Cox, B. E., & Orehovec, E., 2007, p. 343). Faculty members possess a great deal of knowledge that can be imparted to student. This knowledge could be educational, life skills, and personal experiences that allow the student a contextual view point.

Prior to joining NCA, Mr. Sylvester worked as an admissions recruiter and then as an undergraduate academic advisor for his undergraduate alma mater. He is dedicated to improving the opportunities of youth post-high school and he believes literacy is key

Topic Description: For over 200 hundred years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs have played a very important role role in the education of African-Americans. These schools have provided most of the black college graduates. Many people believe that these colleges should be shut down because we live in a very diverse nation and these schools represent racism. These schools have attracted and motivated many young black people, to get a higher education. By seeing people just like them, with similar upbringings and similar interest making great achievements, it provides those young black people with a great opportunity to further

Being an LAS James Scholar means to be academically challenged and to put forth best effort in any given task. Whether it is through working on the end-of-the-semester projects for honors classes or being involved in extracurricular activities, James Scholar students are taught to think through issues in a multifaceted approach so that they are able to work efficiently with students from different backgrounds and experiences. In this day and age, possessing teamwork and leadership skills is a must-have in classrooms and beyond that in our jobs as future alumni of the University of Illinois. The LAS James Scholar community fosters these skills through collaboration with some of UIUC’s finest faculty. Students are able to work one-on-one with faculty and delve deeper into their studies by learning about the latest breakthroughs in their fields and contribute to it by conducting their own research. Students within the

Historically Black College and Universities have played a essential role in changing the scene of advanced education in the United States. Today, in a time of quick change, HBCUs confront difficulties and also new snags. Not only does the HBCU itself face difficulties, but being a student at one can definitely be challenging at times. They face multiple issues such as debt, discouragement, and mental illnesses. All of this could affect both their futures, and worth ethics. In order for the students to be career steady, these issues they are facing must be fixed.

There are several Black male initiatives on college campuses around the United States that focus on supporting the high school to college matriculation and retention of African American males. Furthermore, these initiatives are designed to support Black males as they navigate through their perspectives institutions (Palmer & Gasman, 2008). Support can come in many ways. For the purpose of this section, I will highlight some of the programs that focus on the success of African American males; Penn GSE Grad Prep Academy, Sam Houston State University, The Ohio State, and UCLA.

The development of students both inside and outside the classroom can best be nurtured through student affairs. As a student affairs practitioner, and former at risk student, I believe that a student’s engagement

My passion towards working with students every day has led me to the decision of pursuing a doctoral degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education at Miami University. I have chosen this program to prepare myself for a future role as a professor or a senior level college administrator. This program will allow me to become more proficient within the students’ educational experience and therefore better engage students in active learning.