معرفی
Dr. Colette N. Cann serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Faculty Advancement and Professor in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco. She previously held roles at Vassar College, including Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Education, where she co-founded the RISE Center for Racial Justice. Her research focuses on race in education, critical race theory, and intergroup dialogue.
Education:
- PhD in Education, UC Berkeley (2006)
- MA in Education, UC Berkeley (1999)
- BA, Stanford University (1993)
Research emphasizes racial justice in K-12 and higher education contexts, whiteness studies, and community-embedded pedagogy. Her recent publications include Rise for Racial Justice (2022) and The Activist Academic (2021), which explore actionable strategies for systemic change. Awards include the 2021 SPE Book Award Honorable Mention and a university-level DEI Leadership Award.
Leadership roles include co-chairing the Doctoral Policy Committee and serving on the Progressive Policing Community Advisory Board. Her work bridges academia and activism through collaborative initiatives like the RISE Center, fostering student-driven social justice movements.
