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Greetings Lurie College Community,
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This edition brings a wave of new beginnings and celebrations as we say farewell to Dean Lattimer, highlight some leadership changes in our college, and share exciting developments within our community.
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FAREWELL NOTE FROM
DEAN HEATHER LATTIMER
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Dear Lurie College Family —
It has been an incredible privilege to serve as Dean of the Connie L. Lurie College. This college is home to faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are brilliant, accomplished, visionary, innovative, caring, collaborative, and deeply dedicated to the success of our community and the strength of our mission. Thank you for so generously welcoming me as a new dean six and a half years ago and for your friendship and support in the years since. Thank you for your fearlessness in building a bold vision together; your tenacity as we pursued our common priorities in the face of COVID, budget challenges, and shifting state and federal policies; and your consistent ethic of care for one another and our larger community. Thank you for challenging me, inspiring me, pushing me, and teaching me — you have made me a better leader and a better person.
It is extremely hard to say goodbye, but I am very confident in the future of Lurie College. Individually and collectively, you are amazing! Lurie College programs continue to garner national attention, enrollments are robust, funders are engaged, student success is strong, and faculty research is thriving. David Whitenack will be an outstanding Interim Dean and the college is very well positioned to attract exceptional candidates for the permanent dean position. I’m excited for you to work with your next dean to "freedom dream" the next iteration of Lurie College into being. I look forward to cheering you on from afar and celebrating your successes.
Please do stay in touch… My new email at Cal State LA is [email protected], my personal email is [email protected], and my cell is 858-775-6070. Please also connect with me
on LinkedIn, and if you are in LA, please stop by campus...I would love to catch up in person.
As I prepare to leave, please allow me to offer one final encouragement. At a moment when public education and the core values of our democracy are facing unprecedented pressure, I urge you to hold onto the equity and justice driven commitments that have grounded our college’s collective vision. Do not allow vitriol and bluster intimidate you into backing away from our common priorities. Continue to center the vital work of nurturing individual and collective well being, creating spaces of belonging, and advancing opportunity. This is the work that led many of us to choose to pursue careers in public education. It is the consensus that has energized and galvanized our college over these past six years. And it is the continued commitment that our students, colleagues, and communities deserve.
Thank you for everything!
Heather
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EXCITING LEADERSHIP UPDATES
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION
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Department Chair: Allison Briceño, Ed.D.
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Allison Briceño as the new Chair of the Teacher Education Department (TED). An alumna of SJSU’s multiple subject credential teacher preparation program, Dr. Briceño brings extensive experience as a dual language teacher, bilingual reading specialist, literacy coach, professional developer, and district literacy coordinator. These roles have shaped her dedication to researching and preparing teachers to implement asset-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogies.
Dr. Briceño has demonstrated significant leadership, spearheading curricular innovations within TED and serving as Managing Director and Acting Deputy Director of Identity, Equity, and Instruction for the New Mexico Public Education Department. She is also an editor for The Reading Teacher, a journal of the International Literacy Association, and has published widely in academic and professional outlets.
"I have a deep commitment to justice-oriented schooling and TED programs, faculty, students, and community partners. I am looking forward to working with our community to deepen relationships and serve our schools."
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Associate Chair: Mark Felton,Ph.D.
Dr. Mark Felton joins the Department of Teacher Education as Associate Chair, bringing a wealth of leadership experience and a longstanding commitment to teacher preparation. He previously served as Chair of Secondary Education and Coordinator of the Single Subject Credential Program from 2010 to 2015, later stepping in as Acting Chair of Teacher Education during Spring 2020. Most recently, he served as Faculty Associate Dean of Research in the Lurie College.
In his new role, Dr. Felton will focus on overseeing strategic planning and operations for the Single Subject Credential Program. With a deep dedication to supporting future educators, he looks forward to working alongside faculty, students, and community partners to strengthen teacher preparation efforts.
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EDD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
DISSERTATION DEFENSE
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Name: Elizabeth Wirtz
Dissertation Title: Degrees of Freedom: How Project Rebound Facilitates Access to Higher Education for Adjudicated Adults
Brief Description of Research: The CSU organization Project Rebound is a successful rehabilitation program to adjudicated adults seeking higher education attainment. The goal of this study was to capture experiences of current participants and administrators.
Dissertation Committee Members:
Chair - Arnold Danzig
Faculty Member - Liliana Castrellon
Outside Member - Joseph Bosco
Date: March 7, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Zoom
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Name: Janet Martinez-Angeles
Dissertation Title: Healing Circulos (Circles): Putting on Educators' Masks First
Brief Description of Research: This study examines the use of healing circulos (circles) in order to support teachers. In conducting the research, I rely
on indigenous healing practices and tribal crit principles.
Dissertation Committee Members:
Chair - Dr. Megan Thiele Strong
Faculty Member - Dr. Veneice Guillory-Lacy
Outside Member - Dr. Carissa Purnell
Date: March 18th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Zoom
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See the Employee Discount Codes page for passwords and codes for discounts to amusement parks, museums, movie tickets and more. (requires SJSUOne login).
Check out some of the perks and discounts below!
- Tickets at Work - A one-stop shop for exclusive savings on products, services, and experiences, with new deals added weekly.
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STAFF COUNCIL SPRING CELEBRATION
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We are excited to announce that Assistant Professor Ghaffari has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Sybil Weir/John Galm Award for her groundbreaking research proposal titled "Centering the Visions of Women of Color Survivors in Campus Sexual/Relationship Violence Prevention, Response, and Healing."
The Weir/Galm Award was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Sybil Weir and Dr. John Galm, prioritizing projects that contribute to scholarly growth, pedagogical development, and diversity in higher education. Dr. Ghaffari’s work exemplifies these values by focusing on the voices of marginalized communities and advancing critical conversations around campus violence prevention and healing. We look forward to the impactful work this funding will enable!
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The scholarship portal is now open for students!
The new portal is via FASO's website. It has been streamlined for students so they don't need to apply to every specific scholarship but instead fill out one College of Education application which maps questions and answers to requirements from the scholarships.
Deadline: April 1, 2025
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Discover how the Connie L. Lurie College of Education is shaping the future of education and community engagement! Our latest impact report highlights groundbreaking achievements, including faculty innovations, student success stories, and transformative programs. From impactful new initiatives to fostering inclusive leadership, the report showcases the vibrant community we’ve built together.
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Explore the 2023-2024 digital report today!
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Be sure to check out the work of the Academic Senate in our meeting digest. If you have any questions, please contact your senate representatives: Ravisha Mathur and Eduardo Munoz-Munoz.
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February
21: Sabbaticals: Final Decisions Sent to Applicant
28: Lecturer Annual Evaluations: Department-level recommendations sent to candidates
March
7: Post-Tenure Review: packets due
10: Range Elevation: Final decisions released to candidates
17: Mini Review: Department-level recommendations sent to candidates
17: Cumulative Evaluations: Packets due
31: Campus closed
31-April 4: Spring Recess
April
10: Annual Evaluations: College-level evaluation sent to candidates
14: Cumulative Evaluations: Department-level evaluations sent to faculty
17: Post-Tenure Review: Department summaries sent to faculty
28: Spring 2025 Faculty Showcase, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
29: Mini Review: College-level evaluation sent to candidate
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LURIE COLLEGE IN THE SJSU NEWSCENTER
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Shelving Doubt: Essy Barroso-Ramirez Tackles Imposter Phenomenon for First-Generation Scholars
EdD Cohort 11 Student, Essy Barroso-Ramirez dives deep with University writer Julia Halprin Jackson on her recently published article “Imposter phenomenon as a first gen scholar” in a journal and digital platform for women of color in librarianship.
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Early Childhood Education: The Ultimate Investment
University writer Julia Halprin Jackson recently had a chance to talk with lifelong supporter of early childhood education, Becky Morgan. Take a moment to read the Newsroom story today.
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CSU RESOURCES FOR
UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
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Resources, Guides and FAQs
Find frequently asked questions, guides, webinars and other resources on how to best serve undocumented students.
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Campus Support
Every CSU campus offers support and resources for undocumented students.
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Legal Support Services
CSU students and employees: Find out where to get free legal assistance and services on your campus.
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Financial Aid
The California Dream Act allows undocumented students to apply for scholarships and financial aid.
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Residency for Tuition Purposes
In-state tuition resources, such as the California Nonresident Tuition Exemption (AB 540), which allows eligible students to be exempted from paying nonresident tuition (out-of-state tuition).
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 Explore the latest UndocuSpartan Center newsletter.
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PATTY SWANSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
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Patty was a Professor of Teacher Education in the Connie L. Lurie College of Education and had been with SJSU since 1997.
In her honor, we have established the Patty Swanson Endowed Scholarship. You can give in honor of Patty by visiting
giving.sjsu.edu/pswansonschp
or clicking the button
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LCOE STUDENT HARDSHIP FUND
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The Connie L. Lurie College of Education makes funds available to support students who have experienced an unforeseen financial hardship that will prevent them from continuing their enrollment. Most often cited are the challenges of meeting the costs of living (transportation, rent, and other expenses) during the unpaid student teaching/ counseling requirements for becoming an educator.
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"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
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RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS IMPACTED
BY L.A. WILDFIRES
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- SJSU Cares is available at sjsu.edu/sjsucares if students are experiencing an unforeseen economic need.
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) offer a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their feelings, develop coping strategies and foster personal growth. CAPS can support students in navigating this situation with services that include brief individual therapy, couples and group counseling, and referral to additional services. CAPS also provides Same Day Services to address students' most immediate concerns on a drop-in basis. Please call (408) 924-5678 or visit us at sjsu.edu/wellness.If a student is facing an emergency after hours, please encourage them to visit this link for important resources.
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- For community-based support, Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN) is maintaining a list of resources available to those affected by the recent fires. The link includes up-to-date resources for free items, animal boarding, shelter, distribution hubs, and other services: January 2025 Fire and Wind Storm Resource Library.
- Learning strategies to cope with stress can be an important way to deal with difficult situations. The Well-being @ SJSU website and the Mindful Steps System offers a range of resources and services to help students build their capacity to manage stress.
- Please encourage students from the Los Angeles County to take moment to update their contact information, especially with a current cell number, so the University may have a way to contact them regarding fire related impacts to their academic journey.
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The Lurie College Newsletter is dedicated to highlighting some of the amazing things we are doing here within our college. Sharing accomplishments and news is an important and excellent way for others to learn about the awesome things we are doing in the Lurie College of Education.
Click the link below to share items of interest to our LCoE faculty and staff colleagues, and the broader public.
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“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change.
I am changing the things I cannot accept”
- Angela Y. Davis
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