Call for JSN Nominations

Call for JSN Scholars

Nominations Due by May 15th, 2024.

The UCEA Barbara L. Jackson Scholars Network Advisory Board is calling for nominees for students for the 2024–2026 Jackson Scholars cohort. The Jackson Scholars Network develops and supports promising doctoral Students of Color for the professoriate in the field of educational leadership and policy.

Nominators are encouraged to nominate doctoral students who are completing their 2nd year of their programs. 

JSN Benefits

• Structured Mentoring
  Scholars are matched with experienced faculty who provide guidance in professional and scholarly development, a model for students when assuming mentor roles, and opportunities for networking. Mentors may also serve as a sounding board for Scholars as they navigate dissertation development, develop a research agenda, and publish.

• Networking
  Scholars participate in several opportunities to share and improve their research and access publication opportunities, all while becoming a member of professional community that includes other Scholars, Jackson Scholar alumni, and UCEA faculty

Call for Nomination

Nomination Process

Who can nominate

Scholars are only nominated by Plenum Session Representatives (PSRs) of of a UCEA-member institution with support of their Deans of Education 

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Review the Memorandum of Understanding for Jackson Scholars with both a department leader and with the nominee. The institution should be able to cover the costs defined therein, and the nominee should be available and willing to attend the workshops and networking events discussed.

MOU for Scholars

Submission
To nominate a student for the Jackson Scholars Network  review application info sheet. Click the button below for final nomination. Nominations Due by May 15th, 2024.

Nomination Info Sheet

Call for Mentors

Nominations are due May 15, 2024.

The UCEA Barbara L. Jackson Scholars Network Advisory Board is calling for nominees for Mentors for the 2024–2026 Jackson Scholars cohort. This program, established in 2003, has over 300 alumni and develops and supports promising doctoral students of Color for the professoriate in the field of educational leadership and policy. Scholars are selected after a rigorous nominations and review process.

Role of Mentor
Mentors provide guidance in professional development, a model for students to reference when assuming mentor roles, and opportunities for networking. Mentors also serve as sounding boards for Scholars as they develop their dissertations, research agendas, and publications in preparation for becoming faculty.

• Structured Mentoring
  Mentors should actively (a) introduce and guide their Scholars to engage in professional networking and (b) attend their Scholars’ 2nd-year presentations, for which they also provide pre/post presentation support.

• Networking
  Selected Jackson Scholars Network Mentors will be expected to attend all four program gatherings during the 2-year program experience: two annual UCEA conventions and two AERA annual meetings, all of which include Jackson Scholar Network workshops. This commitment provides opportunities for Scholars and Mentors to connect during these professional gatherings for guidance and networking opportunities.

Review the MOU for a better  understanding of the Mentor role.
MOU for Mentors

Volunteer Process

Who can nominate

UCEA member institution faculty and faculty of non-UCEA member institutions may volunteer as Mentors. Jackson Scholars Network Mentors must have at least 3 years as faculty, proficiency in mentoring doctoral students, and completed their mid-tenure review.

Complete the JSN Volunteer Mentor Form by May 15, 2024. 

Volunteer Mentor Form