Sometimes all it takes to accomplish a task, to move forward, to succeed is that one thing that's just out of reach. But with it, everything will fall into place. Such appears to be the case for the nursing program at the Hubert Kairuki Memorial University (HKMU) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The private university seeks to play a larger role in addressing the drastic health care shortage in that country and sees online instruction as a viable way to increase the number of nurses - as well as future nursing faculty - it educates. However, one main barrier to moving forward is lack of expertise in developing such a program. With over 30 years of delivery nursing education via ... Read More
Teacher Education
Doris Okada (1937- 2011): Professor Helped Build Special Education Programs at University
Doris Okada, emeritus professor of special education, died on Nov. 28 of complications from atypical Parkinson's disease. Her career at California State University, Dominguez Hills included service as a faculty member from 1975 to 2003, a stent as chair of the Graduate Education Division and coordinator of special education programs, and founder of the university's Infant Toddler Development Center (ITC) for children with special needs, where she was serving as director until shortly before her death. She was awarded the Lyle Gibson Distinguished Teaching Award in 1987; the CSUDH Disabled Student Services Award in 1984 and 1987; and the Distinguished Public Service Award in 1985. She also ... Read More
Central American Teachers Visit CSU Dominguez Hills
This semester, elementary school teachers from rural schools in Central America and the Dominican Republic visited California State University, Dominguez Hills to learn about primary education in the United States and how to implement best practices in their schools at home. The visiting scholars were supported by the Scholarships for Education and Economic Development (SEED) program administered by the Center for Intercultural Education and Development at Georgetown University. In addition, the College of Extended & International Education (CEIE) was awarded a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to provide instruction for the teachers by the ... Read More
In Memoriam: Hedy Moscovici (1955- 2011)
Hedy Moscovici, professor of education, died on Nov. 4 following a long struggle with cancer; she was 56 years old. Deeply committed to fostering diversity and excellence in the teaching profession, she focused her research on the teaching of math and science in elementary, secondary and college levels. Earlier this year, she was recognized for her contributions to the profession as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science at the organization's annual meeting in Washington D.C. “Hedy was an enthusiastic and skilled teacher, and was passionate about making science real for high school teachers,” says Anupama Joshi, acting dean of the College of Professional ... Read More
Annual Pan African Conference Connects Businesses, Educational Potential
The 2nd Annual Pan African Global Trade & Investment Conference was hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills in conjunction with the UCLA Anderson School of Management on Oct. 13-15, with events taking place at both institutions. International representatives of African nations and the African Diaspora met with Los Angeles business owners, academics, and entrepreneurs to discuss possibilities for establishing trade, expansion of global concerns, and the largely untapped potential of Africa and its resources. Munashe Furusa, acting associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, is also the executive director of the CSU Dominguez Hills California African ... Read More
