College’s Honors and Awards Update for autumn 2023

Ford, gifted and special education, ranks among best in US, world

In May, Research.com released the second edition of its annual ranking of best scientists in the United States and the world in the social sciences and humanities. The college’s Distinguished Professor Donna Y. Ford, gifted and special education, was honored at No. 1,067 in the United States and No. 2,124 in the world from among 6,200 examined.

The rankings are based on a researcher’s D-index (Discipline H-index), which only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline.

In addition to Ford, Professor Emeritus Wayne Hoy, educational administration, was recognized at No. 242 in the United States and No. 477 in the world for his extensive career contributions.

Harrison elected associate chair within national teachers’ organization

Dorian Harrison, assistant professor of literacy in elementary and secondary education, was recently elected as associate chair for the Assembly for Research within the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Under the leadership of James G. Squire, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and others, the assembly is a special interest group created for research-oriented NCTE members to share ideas and ongoing work. It can sponsor meetings at national conferences, propose institutes and initiate other types of professional meetings and activities.

Educational psychology professor named president-elect of APA division

Antoinette Miranda, the endowed Casto Professor of Interprofessional Education and a professor of educational psychology, was recently named president-elect of the American Psychological Association’s Division 16.

The division represents the interests of psychologists engaged in the delivery of comprehensive psychological services to children, adolescents and families in schools and other applied settings. The division facilitates the professional practice of school psychology. It actively advocates in domains such as education and health care reform, which have significant implications for the practice of psychology with children.

Richardson, Bloome recognized by national council for leadership

The National Council of Teachers of English have recognized Elaine Richardson, professor of literacy in elementary and secondary education, with its 2023 Advancement of People of Color Leadership Award.

Among the achievements for which Richardson is honored, she is founding director of The Ohio State University Hiphop Literacies Conference. The annual event brings together scholars, educators, activists, students, artists and community members to dialogue on pressing social issues of concern to hiphop generations and their communities.

Richardson is the author of numerous books, articles and recordings. She is known as an award-winning and nationally recognized speaker, author and performance activist.

David Bloome, faculty emeritus of literacy and literature in elementary and secondary education, received the council’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award. Among the leadership positions he has held are president of the National Council of Teachers of English and president of the National Council of Research on Language and Literacy.

Bloome has received numerous honors and awards during his eminent career, including the Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Conference on Research in Language and Literacy and the John J. Gumperz Lifetime Achievement Award from the Language and Social Processes special interest group of the American Educational Research Association.