What the heck is Action Research?

In preparation for our Action Research Symposium this Friday, May 9, 2014 from 9:00am-7:00pm, I asked some of our SOLES Ambassadors who either have or will conduct action research to write a little bit about what it is.  Many of Continue reading

In the counseling "flow"

As the 2014 school year begins, I am so excited for the opportunities ahead.  Not only will I be starting practicum this year (so scary AND exciting!), but I will also be traveling abroad to Bali with the Risk and Continue reading

Graduate School and Christmas Music

At least once a week I find myself saying the phrase, “A PhD is, first and foremost, a research degree.” In my role and simply as an advocate for my program I often get asked about my experience in the Continue reading

How to become a Doctor (allegedly)

Here at SOLES we are getting ready to host very eager and excited prospective PhD students, and being a 2nd year PhD student myself I thought it would be fun to offer some “advice” to the prospective students. It would Continue reading

The Center for Education Policy and Law: A GA's Perspective

As a Graduate Research Assistant for the Center for Education Policy and Law (CEPAL), I can honestly say that there is never a dull moment! CEPAL is a legal and social science research center that emphasizes the linkage between education Continue reading