2018 Transforming Lives - Developing Translational Research and Transformational Leaders
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IN THIS ISSUE<br />
FEATURED STORIES<br />
17 A PROGRAM OF POSSIBILITIES<br />
The Student Affairs Administration in<br />
Higher Education program is fostering<br />
student passions through learning<br />
experiences on <strong>and</strong> off campus.<br />
20 WELLNESS WORKS<br />
With a passion for changing the lives of<br />
faculty <strong>and</strong> staff at Texas A&M, Kourtney<br />
Martin ‘15 leads the university’s WELLNESS<br />
WORKS! initiative.<br />
26 GRADE RETENTION: HELPFUL OR HURTFUL?<br />
After 14 years of research, Dr. Jan Hughes<br />
<strong>and</strong> her colleagues answer whether grade<br />
retention helps or hurts students’ chances<br />
of graduating high school.<br />
IMPACT<br />
36 THE COACHING ACADEMY:<br />
A PLAYBOOK FOR SUCCESS<br />
Through the support of Michael<br />
Park ‘73, the Texas A&M Coaching<br />
Academy is giving current <strong>and</strong> future<br />
coaches the tools they need to make<br />
a difference in players’ lives.<br />
40 MAKE YOUR OWN IMPACT<br />
42 PARTING SHOT<br />
28 PUTTING SOCIAL SKILLS TO WORK<br />
Hoping to improve the lives of workingage<br />
adults with disabilities, Dr. Carly<br />
Gilson is starting a new program targeting<br />
job coaches in high school transition<br />
programs.<br />
34 RAISING THE STANDARD FOR STEM<br />
EDUCATORS<br />
CEHD is partnering with the College of<br />
Engineering on a new degree program<br />
option to meet the needs of STEM<br />
education.
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