Dr. Colleen Sheehan appointed to multiple distinguished positions across the nation
Dr. Sheehan, a SCETL professor, has been appointed to the National Commission on American History and Civic Education, Salmon P. Chase Center Academic Council at Ohio State University, and named a visiting scholar at The Heritage Foundation.
National Commission on American History and Civic Education
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has taken a significant step to address this crisis by convening the National Commission on American History and Civic Education, comprised of esteemed historians, political scientists, and education leaders. The commission is set to issue a white paper ahead of our nation’s 250th anniversary. The white paper will not only analyze the crisis and the urgency of addressing it but also provide crucial guidance on the essential elements of a foundational course in U.S. history and government, as well as how to implement these recommendations in higher education.
Ohio State University Salmon P. Chase Center Academic Council
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved the appointment of seven members of the inaugural Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society academic council. Members of the academic council will be charged with conducting the national search for an executive director for the center.
The seven scholars of the academic council are noted for their national reputations for academic excellence and come from Ohio and universities across the nation. Their appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Ohio Senate.
David and Patricia Caldwell Visiting Fellow at The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation announced that Arizona State University professor Colleen Sheehan will join the think tank as the David and Patricia Caldwell visiting fellow in the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies.
“I am excited to be part of the Heritage Foundation's work to advance an understanding of America's founding principles and vision,” Sheehan said. “If our nation is currently at a political crossroads, as so many citizens believe it is, then clarity about the defining purpose of America—about what we as a people stand for—is of the utmost importance."