I am delighted to introduce to you our new Director of the Holmes Scholar Program, Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott. We are confident that her experience, 研究的焦点, and dedication to our vision make her the ideal candidate to lead this important program.

The Darden College of Education and Professional Studies' Holmes Scholar Program, operating under the auspices of the American Association of 大学 for Teacher Education (AACTE), plays a pivotal role in supporting doctoral students from historically underrepresented backgrounds as they prepare for future roles as scholars and educators. It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott to guide this program.

Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated diversity, 股本, 包容, and accessibility (DEIA) principles across her scholarship, 教学, 服务, 和管理, with a particular focus on education 股本, 系统性的改变, 和宣传.

Dr. Goodman-Scott is a faculty member in the 咨询 Program in the Department of 咨询 and 人类服务. Her contributions to doctoral education are substantial, as she teaches courses at the PhD level and has served on numerous dissertation committees, mentoring and guiding emerging scholars. Her commitment to the college and her impressive track record are evident in the various leadership roles she has held, including Assistant Chair, 研究生 Program Director, and School 咨询 Program Coordinator. 在这些角色中, she has championed efforts to analyze student data, identify systemic barriers, and implement changes to promote 股本. Her advocacy has also led to a more equitable admissions process for our counseling graduate program.

Her national recognition as a robust scholar is exemplified by her status as a Fellow of the American 咨询 Association. At the national and state levels, Dr. Goodman-Scott has taken on significant roles in various DEIA committees, including leading the first Association for Child and Adolescent 咨询 Antiracist Committee. 值得注意的是, she designed and co-facilitates a program akin to the Holmes Scholar Program through the American School Counselor Association to support emerging scholars and promote diversity in school counseling faculty, further showcasing her commitment to promoting diversity within academia.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation to the other applicants who demonstrated a passion for the success of the Holmes Scholar Program and its student participants. These individuals include Dr. 安吉拉·埃克霍夫博士. 史蒂夫·迈伦博士. Shana Pribesh, and Dr. 辛迪Tomovic. They have each expressed a willingness to serve as mentors and supporters of the program moving forward.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott on her new role. I encourage each of you to support her efforts and actively participate, finding meaningful ways to contribute to our collective commitment to diversity, 股本, 包容, and accessibility in the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies.

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塔米骰子

Dean, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies