EPHE Faculty and Student Recognized for Their Dedication to Education

UNLV COE's Ed. Psych. and Higher Ed. program is distinguishing itself as having top notch faculty and students.  Recently, members of the department have been honored for their service to education.

Dr. Nussbaum with Dean Metcalf

Dr. Michael Nussbaum has been recognized with the UNLV College of Education Distinguished Teacher Award. Dr. Nussbaum has been with the COE for 15 years. His current research is on argumentation and critical thinking, some of which has been published in The Journal of Educational Psychology, among other scholarly publications. Dr. Nussbaum teaches Educational Psychology, Assessment, and Research Methods for UNLV.

Dr. Rosser with Dean Metcalf

Dr. Vicki Rosser is honored with the UNLV Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award. Dr. Rosser studies faculty work-life, satisfaction, morale, and intent to leave; she is highly published in academic journals of Higher Education.  Dr. Rosser currently teaches classes on Governance in Higher Education, as well as the History of Higher Education.

Dr. Watson with Dean Metcalf

Dr. Doris Watson is the recipient of the UNLV Academic Success Center's Teaching Award.  Dr. Watson teaches Higher Education classes focusing on Academic Affairs and Student Learning and Development.  She is currently conducting research on emerging Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), specifically on the students in MSIs.

G.K. Nwosu

Ph.D. Candidate G.K. Nwosu has recently been recognized by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education as a Holmes Scholar. Mr. Nwosu is interested in Intercollegiate Athletics, and is working on his dissertation entitled "Examining Factors Influencing Conference Realignment at NCAA Division-I Institutions."