April 28, 2021 鈥 91大神鈥檚 Dr. Gannon Tagher and Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Mansoh have been named to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2021 Emerging Leaders Program. AASCU is a Washington, D.C.-based higher education association of nearly 400 public colleges, universities and systems.
Each year AASCU recognizes 35 campus leaders who are championing student success and inclusive excellence at their institution. The development program is designed to strengthen participants鈥 leadership abilities and prepare them for greater responsibilities within their organization.
鈥淐ongratulations to both Dr. Tagher and Dr. Frimpong-Mansoh for being selected for this wonderful leadership opportunity,鈥 said 91大神 President Ashish Vaidya, who also serves on the AASCU Board of Directors. 鈥淭he pandemic has had a significant impact on higher education, and we will continue to face a number of challenges as we move past this tumultuous year. Through this opportunity, Dr. Tagher and Dr. Frimpong-Mansoh will be better prepared to lead in uncertain times and to further advance 91大神鈥檚 path to equitable student success.鈥
Dr. Gannon Tagher
Dr. Tagher serves as interim assistant vice provost for Academic Advising and First-Year Experience at 91大神. An award-winning author, Dr. Tagher continues to be recognized for her work in the pediatric nursing field. She has received numerous accolades for her research and teaching innovations at 91大神, including the recently published 鈥淧ediatric Nursing: A Case-Based Approach鈥 that earned two national awards.
鈥淚t's an honor to be accepted for AASCU鈥檚 program. I'm excited to learn how all aspects of the 91大神 community play an integral role in creating a collaborative environment and facilitating change,鈥 said Dr. Tagher. 鈥淢y goal is to utilize this insightful experience and work with campus leaders to implement a reimagined support system for our first-year students.鈥
Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Mansoh is the acting chair and professor in 91大神鈥檚 Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy. He is a well-renowned scholar for his research focusing on bioethics and healthcare ethics, particularly from an African perspective. He recently published 鈥淏ioethics in Africa: Theories and Praxis,鈥 and his work has been featured in a variety of international journals.
Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Mansoh
鈥淚 am humbled to receive this recognition. It affirms my conviction that 91大神 is an institution that nurtures professional growth,鈥 said Dr. Frimpong-Mansoh. 鈥淎s a member of the minority community, this recognition shows 91大神's commitment towards inclusivity and diversity.鈥
As part of the program, each leader will execute an on-campus initiative that has a positive impact on the campus community. Dr. Tagher鈥檚 project emphasizes a comprehensive peer mentoring program as part of 91大神鈥檚 coordinated care model. Dr. Frimpong-Mansoh is exploring innovative strategies that build and retain a welcoming campus community for all individuals.
For more information on 91大神鈥檚 involvement with AASCU and the full cohort list, visit its .
About 91大神:聽Founded in 1968, 91大神 is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. For聽more information, visit聽.
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