Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
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Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer
ELPS Department Head Rises in Education Week’s Scholar Influencer Rankings For the ninth time, Robert Kelchen has been recognized as one of the top scholar influencers shaping educational practice and policy. Kelchen, who serves as the department head of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is ranked 14th out…
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Celebrating the Achievements of CEHHS Faculty
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) is proud to recognize several faculty members for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Let’s celebrate their success! Karen Boyd (ELPS) Boyd received the prestigious Raymond H. Goldstone Legacy of Excellence Award from the Association for Student Conduct Administration. With a long history of impactful leadership in…
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Irwin Recognized as Emerging Professional by ACPA
At its recent convention in Long Beach, California, College Student Educators International (ACPA) recognized Lauren Irwin with the Annuit Coeptis Emerging Professionals Award. This prestigious award honors exemplary educators in the early stages of their careers. Irwin was one of five early-career professionals recognized for their contributions to the field.
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Over 300 Students Participate in TRiO Day 2025
By Carly Utterback, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2025 On Saturday, February 22, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, hosted TRiO Day. This year’s theme was “Cultivating Futures: Growing Sustainable Success,” and the event was hosted by the Education Research and Opportunity Center (ERO) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS). Around 350…
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Boyd Receives Legacy of Excellence Award from ASCA
Karen D. Boyd, professor of practice in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, received the Raymond H. Goldstone Legacy of Excellence Award by the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) during its 2025 Annual Conference held in Portland, Oregon. The Goldstone Legacy of Excellence Award is…
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David Hamilton, Cumberland Gap High School Principal, Named Field Award Recipient
David Hamilton, Principal at Cumberland Gap High School in the Claiborne County School District, has been named as recipient of William J. and Lucille H. Field Award for Excellence in Secondary Principalship for the State of Tennessee. The Field Award was established to recognize one outstanding secondary school leader each year who demonstrates leadership excellence…
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Hazing Prevention Study Expands
Penn State’s Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research has expanded a national hazing prevention study to include nine more campuses. The WhatWorks study emphasizes the prevention of hazardous drinking, hazing and other resulting behaviors, with the goal of changing student, organization and campus culture. The newest cohort includes Auburn University; Bowling Green State University;…
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Dueñas Highlighted as a 2024 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Mary Dueñas is passionate about student success, especially among underrepresented and marginalized student populations. Because of her passion for students to thrive in a higher education environment, she dedicates a large portion of her scholarship research to examine equity and access issues in higher education. Her work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Just recently, Diverse: Issues in…
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Education, Leadership, and Policy Studies Researcher Recognized by Education Week
Rachel White’s Superintendent Research is a Top-10 Education Study for 2023 2023 has been quite the year for Rachel White, an assistant professor in the department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies She’s been nationally recognized for her early-career work in the field of educational leadership with the Jack A. Culbertson Award from the University…
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Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer
We’ve all heard the term “influencer.” Many of us associate an influencer as someone with a large following on social media, such as Instagram or YouTube, who set trends or promotes products. But did you know that there are a select group of scholar influencers who help shape educational practice and policy? One of those…