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Dr. Sheila Witherspoon Keynote Address, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Dr. Sheila Witherspoon Keynote Address, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Dr. Sheila Witherspoon addressed over 1,000 doctoral students of color who aspire to become professors. Dr. Witherspoon's opening session keynote address focused on her perseverance in the academy regardless of challenges and obstacles.
African American Students In Counselor Education Programs: Perceptions Of Their Experiences, Malik S. Henfield Ph.D., Delila Owens Ph.D., Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
African American Students In Counselor Education Programs: Perceptions Of Their Experiences, Malik S. Henfield Ph.D., Delila Owens Ph.D., Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
The authors explored 11 African American doctoral students' perceptions of their experiences in counselor education programs, and their findings are presented. Using a phenomenological methodological framework, the authors investigated the various systems of support that students use as they navigate their respective programs. Human agency was the theoretical framework for this study, and 4 themes emerged from the data: assertiveness. more experienced African American students, race-based organizations, and personal and professional care from advisors. Implications for students and counselor education programs are discussed.
Pathways: A Qualitative Analysis Of African American Women’S Career Trajectory In S.T.E.M.-Based Careers: Impacting And Informing A Career Development Pipeline Program For African American Girls, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Pathways: A Qualitative Analysis Of African American Women’S Career Trajectory In S.T.E.M.-Based Careers: Impacting And Informing A Career Development Pipeline Program For African American Girls, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
The presentation explored a pilot study examining African American women’s introduction and exposure to S.T.E.M. based fields, how it augmented their career trajectory, and their beliefs on how findings can inform the design and implementation of career development pipeline programs that support the admission, recruitment and retention of African American girls’ pursuit of STEM based careers.
Transitions: A Peer Mentorship Group For African American Males, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Transitions: A Peer Mentorship Group For African American Males, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
The transition from elementary to junior high school can be both an exciting and intimidating time for students. However, for some African American males, this transition may be challenging, as research reveals their disproportionate suspension and/or expulsion from school...This article describes a model for planning and implementing a peer mentoring group facilitated by African American male students in an effort to assist with the transition process from elementary to junior high school.