Saint Mary’s welcomes Julie Nagashima, Ph.D., to present “Faculty Perceptions of University Character Education.” Based on recent research by Dr. Nagashima, this presentation is open to students, faculty, and staff of Saint Mary’s and will take place Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. in Brother Louis Hall, Room 105 on the Twin Cities Campus.
Dr. Nagashima is a visiting assistant professor of ethical leadership and the coordinator of the character education certificate program at North Central College. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a Ph.D. in Education. Her dissertation focused on relationships and its significance for fostering student agency. Dr. Nagashima began her educational career as a program coordinator supporting programs including UNESCO associated school project at University of Pittsburgh. She also developed mentoring programs for undergraduate and graduate students in the Pittsburgh area. After graduating with her doctorate, Dr. Nagashima worked as a postdoctoral research associate for two years where she supported the research and development of character initiatives at Arizona State University.
