SEMO Faculty Member Selected for Prestigious NEH Institute on Higher Education

Southeast Missouri State University News

Dr. Brooke Clubbs, assistant professor of Leadership, Middle & Secondary Education at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), was recently chosen to participate in a highly competitive National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Institute on the history of higher education in the United States. The institute, held over four weeks, aimed to enhance understanding and teaching methodologies within the field of higher education administration. 

Clubbs was selected among a pool of 133 applicants nationwide for one of only 25 sponsored participant spots. The selection process highlighted her expertise and dedication to advancing higher education studies at SEMO. 

During the institute, Clubbs participated in intensive coursework and discussions focused on various aspects of higher education history. Following the residential week, the institute continued virtually via Zoom, featuring guest speakers and in-depth discussions Participants were tasked with developing teaching activities utilizing primary sources, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of integrating historical narratives into higher education curriculum. 

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