Jerry Whitmore Jr
Making Student Loan Programs Fair
According to the Education Data Initiative, there are around 42.7 million students who have federal loan debt, which totals approximately $1.7 trillion. To understand some of the complex issues facing these students, BU Wheelock’s Jerry Whitmore, Jr., is studying debt forgiveness programs and state initiatives that people may not be aware about. His study is […]
BU Wheelock Scholarly Accomplishments February 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and awards for February 2025. Books and Book Chapters Felicity Crawford Crawford, F., Coleman, F. T., & Wiehe, E. (Eds.). (2024). Contemporary issues in equity, democracy, and public education: Multidisciplinary perspectives from education, social science, and health. Routledge. Chapter 5: Incentivizing equity in education (co-authored by William […]
Brown v Board of Education: “We Need Another Moment for Our Time”
Seventy years ago, on May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, which outlawed racial segregation in public schools. Acknowledging that the previous “separate but equal” doctrine was inherently unequal, Brown v. Board laid the groundwork for students of all races to learn alongside each other […]
Promoting Equity and Diversity in the Classroom
School- and university-based initiatives designed to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) have faced increased scrutiny and outright hostility over the past several years. Across the United States, laws restricting teachers’ freedom to discuss issues like race, gender identity, or sexuality, book banning efforts that disproportionately remove books representing the experiences of individuals from marginalized […]
3 Benefits of a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration
Colleges and universities can’t run smoothly without well-trained administrators such as financial aid directors, registrars, academic and career advisors, or deans of students. If you’re interested in becoming a higher education administrator, or if you’re already in the field and want to advance in your career, but you’re not sure what your next step should […]
Hot-Button Topics, Responsive Leaders
Jerry M. Whitmore, Jr., says many administrators, superintendents, and school board members have been “caught flat-footed” by questions about their teaching on race. “It’s a lot of fear and anxiety for the majority of administrators and teachers,” says Whitmore, a clinical assistant professor with a focus on higher education administration, referring to viral videos of […]
BU Wheelock Announces Fall Faculty Award Winners
Five BU Wheelock faculty members were recently honored for their scholarly contributions and excellence. Edward H. Ladd Award for Academic Excellence & Service: Amie Grills Amie Grills, associate dean of faculty affairs & research, and professor of counseling psychology & applied human development, received the Edward H. Ladd Award for Academic Excellence and Service, which […]