• Dr. Don Ambrose, professor of graduate education, recently published the following articles in refereed journals: "Dogmatic insularity in learning disabilities classification and the critical need for a philosophical analysis" in the “International Journal of Special Education” (co-authored with Stefan Dombrowski of Rider's Graduate Education Department and Amanda Clinton of California State University, Sacramento); and "Streamlined reflective action research for creative instructional improvement" in the British journal, “Educational Action Research” (co-authored with Kathy Lang and Marta Grothman, two graduates of Rider's graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction).
• Dr. James Dickinson, professor of sociology, presented a paper, "A Thousand Points of Blight: Fixing-Up Worn Out Cities," to the Association of American Geographers annual meeting in San Francisco on April 20.
• Dr. Roberta Fiske-Rusciano, adjunct assistant professor of political science and global and multinational studies, presented a paper entitled "The Student Global Village: 'Peace is Too Important to Leave Up to Governments,'" at the International Studies Association Annual Convention in Chicago, IL, on March 2.
• Dr. Jacqueline Simon, director of the Education Enhancement Program, chaired a panel discussion entitled, “Diplomatic Alliances and Internal Collaboration” at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association (MAWCA) 18th Annual Conference on March 31 in St. Davids, PA, at Eastern University. Dianna Altmiller, ESL Specialist; Sharon Burns, professional tutor; and Jordana Tusman, student writing associate, also participated. Tusman was awarded a scholarship to attend by MAWACA. The presentation reviewed the collaborative nature of the Rider Learning Center staff and outreach to faculty and other programs, as well as its ability to assist students in becoming independent, competent, and successful writers.

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