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Deependra Budhathoki Named Holmes Scholar of the Month
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PNC Bank Sponsors AACTE’s Holmes Program
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The AACTE Holmes Program supports students who self-identify as racially and ethnically diverse and are pursuing graduate degrees in education at AACTE member institutions. Founded in 1991 for doctoral students, the Holmes Program now provides mentorship, peer support, and professional development opportunities at three levels:
Boston University is piloting a Holmes Postdoctoral Program in Education and Human Development in which postdoctoral fellows engage in a 2-year research and residency program.
Learn more about the education-related careers and pathways pursued by Holmes students.
Participation in the Holmes Program is open to all AACTE member institutions; AACTE charges no additional fee to enroll. Sponsoring institutions are responsible for supporting their Holmes students according to the participation requirements. Nearly 40 institutions currently participate in the Holmes Program.
Learn more about the history and governance of the AACTE Holmes Program.
Staff Contact: Weadé James
AACTE is excited to announce another free professional development series for its Holmes Scholars this summer. This series will incorporate and build on skills covered at this year’s Holmes Preconference to serve both those scholars who were unable to join their peers at the preconference while also expanding on the professional development themes of navigating the job market and writing skills.
AACTE invites all Holmes Scholars to review and register for the following sessions:
Session 1: Navigating the Job Market
Session 2: Elevator Pitches
Session 3: Transforming your Presentation into a Publication