Written by: Andria Rivero
Center for Women’s and Gender Studies instructor Dr. Vicki Burns was named an FIU Top Scholar for Globally-Engaged and/or Culturally Responsive Teaching. Dr. Burns received this award to acknowledge the impact of her course on Campus Sexual Assault and the national recognition it has received.
FIU Top Scholars are nominated by deans and selected by the Provost and President. All top scholars were honored during a reception at the Ronald Reagan House by the President and the Provost.
A glimpse of the work Dr. Burns has done regarding Campus Sexual Assault:
- This new FIU class had 48 women, 2 men. Their assignment: Prevent rape on campus Miami Herald
- Conversation on sexual assault heads to the classroom FIU News
- Elevating the conversation on how to prevent harassment CASE News
- Students propose programs to bring sexual assault awareness PantherNOW
