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Goals and Objectives
Goals and Objectives
The goal of the National Learner-Centered Teaching Partnership is to prepare baccalaureate degree-level faculty within our nation’s 1890 land-grant universities and HBCUs (historically Black Colleges and Universities) to adopt and integrate learner-centered instruction for enhancing student learning across general food and agricultural sciences courses. The National LCT Partnership provides pedagogical support and energize professors to teach more diverse student populations as well as, improving their productivity and the educational quality. As a result, students will enhance their critical thinking, and heighten their decision-making and problem solving skills through new experiential learning opportunities.
Dr. Neil Knobloch & Dr. Orlenthea McGowan
Dr. Neil Knobloch & Dr. Orlenthea McGowan
Project Directors
Project Directors
Philip Lewis, Ph.D
Philip Lewis, Ph.D
Professor Phillip Lewis is an Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling and Disabilities Studies at Langston University, where he also serves as the Graduate Coordinator. His expertise spans a wide range of critical areas, including rehabilitation services for individuals with mental and physical disabilities, school-to-work transitions for adolescents, correctional rehabilitation, suicide prevention, substance abuse counseling, and bullying. With a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and extensive experience, he dedicates himself to training future counselors, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Beyond academia, Dr. Lewis is actively involved in community service, notably as the president of the Rhonda K. Hutson Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. His commitment is deeply rooted in his personal experiences, driving his passion to empower and improve the lives of others.
Contact Information:
Phone: 918-877-8173
lewispd@langston.edu
Emisha Maytubby, Ph.D
Emisha Maytubby, Ph.D
Dr. Emisha Maytubby is a dedicated educator and administrator at Langston University, where she serves as a Department Chairperson and Assistant Professor within the School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Her work focuses significantly within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Dr. Maytubby is particularly involved in projects that support student success, notably through her leadership of programs like the CCAMPIS initiative, which aids student-parents in balancing their academic pursuits with childcare needs. Her efforts demonstrate a commitment to providing resources and support to Langston University's student body, and she is also involved in running high school summer programs. Her work shows a strong dedication to the students of Langston University.
Contact Information:
Phone: 405-466-6107
emisha.maytubby@langston.edu
Neil Knobloch, Ph.D
Neil Knobloch, Ph.D
Dr. Neil Knobloch is a Professor of Agricultural Sciences Education at Purdue University, where his work focuses on enhancing STEM education through innovative, learner-centered teaching approaches. His expertise encompasses systematic studies of teaching and learning methodologies, with a particular emphasis on faculty development, personal epistemology, and expectancy-value motivation. Dr. Knobloch is deeply involved in experiential learning within the contexts of agriculture, environment, and sciences. His research aims to improve agricultural science literacy and career motivation across the PK-20 educational pipeline. He is also dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within STEM fields.
Contact Information:
Phone: (765) 494-8439
nknobloc@purdue.edu
Bryan Hains, Ph.D
Bryan Hains, Ph.D
Dr. Hains’ background is in teaching and learning and allows him to apply research findings within multiple educational, community and professional contexts. A primary context for Bryan’s research and instruction is socio-cultural and identity development. Dr. Hains uses his training in emotion and cognition to enhance cultural intelligence at both individual and group levels. Dr. Hains is the Director and Co-Founder of the Community Innovation Lab at the University of Kentucky. Within the lab, he works with diverse scholars and community practitioners to examine and explore innvations within communities of place, interest and practice. Within the classroom, Dr. Hains uses learner centered/experiential education methods as a catalyst to solidify student emotion and cognition regarding concepts associated with cultural intelligence.
Contact Information:
Phone: 859-257-7578
bryan.hains@uky.edu
Past Project Directors
Past Project Directors
Orlenthea S. McGowan, Ed.D
Orlenthea S. McGowan, Ed.D
As a past project director, Dr. Orlenthea S. McGowan now serves as an Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). Her professional activities include establishing learner-centered communities involving educators and administrators, and designing digital resources. She is also experienced in coordinating project activities and implementing project objectives. Her current role at OCCC reflects her continued dedication to academic leadership and educational development.
Contact Information:
Phone: 405-682-1611 EXT 7728
orlenthea.s.mcgowan@occc.edu
Langston University, a land-grant historically Black institution of higher learning, was established in 1897 and is located at Langston and Tulsa, northeast of Oklahoma.
Purdue was founded in 1869 and its main location is in West Lafayette, Indiana. However, it has a statewide university system that includes five campuses and numerous teaching and research sites.
University of Kentucky is a land-grant located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865, the university is one of the state's two land-grant universities
Langston University is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
Purdue University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.
University of Kentucky is committed to fostering a diverse community of engaged students, improving workforce diversity and inclusion, and engaging diverse worldviews and perspectives by increasing awareness of diversity and by communications across campus that address these issues. This is grounded on the premise that to truly prepare students for life and work in an increasingly diverse society, public postsecondary institutions within the Commonwealth shall develop a plan to embrace diversity and equity within constitutional and legal parameters, commit to improving academic achievements for all students, create an inclusive campus environment, and produce culturally competent graduates for the workplace
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