Danica G. Hays

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Dean, College of Education
Professor of Educational Psychology/Counselor Education
Expertise: Educator pathways and workforce development, Multicultural and social justice issues in community mental health and counselor preparation, Leadership development, Research methodology, Program evaluation

Biography

Danica G. Hays is professor and dean of the College of Education at 51ԹϺ. She has developed innovative academic programs that create diverse educator pathways, including the Paraprofessional Pathways Project. In addition, she has led the expansion of student success and retention-progression-completion initiatives, facilitated faculty affair-related activities, and increased the college's scholarship capacity through new and reactivated research labs and centers.

Hays' research interests include qualitative methodology, assessment and diagnosis, trauma and gender issues, and multicultural and social justice concerns in counselor preparation and community mental health. She has published 13 books and more than 125 journal articles and book chapters in her areas of research expertise.

She has extensive leadership history in the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. The American Counseling Association has recognized Hays nationally for her research and advocacy as a counselor educator.

Education

  • Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision (emphasis on multicultural research), Georgia State University
  • M.S., Professional Counseling, Georgia State University

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Danica G. Hays In The News

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now
51ԹϺ held the annual Summit on Nevada Education on Saturday where educators from across the state gathered at the university’s student union to collaborate and tackle challenges Nevada’s school systems are facing.
Catherine Cortez Masto
“By taking an apprenticeship approach to workforce development, we’re removing barriers for individuals who are already committed to education in their communities across the state,” said 51ԹϺ College of Education Dean Danica Hays. “This program expedites teacher preparation without sacrificing quality and allows students to continue earning a paycheck while they learn. In addition, thanks to grant funding, our students have no out-of-pocket costs and can start their careers debt-free.”
Christian Science Monitor
Where’s the best place to look for an aspiring teacher? These days, school leaders are launching talent searches inside their own buildings. In Nevada, districts are increasingly turning to their support staff members – such as bus drivers, substitute teachers, cafeteria workers – as possible recruits.
K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13
On Saturday, the 9th annual Summit at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas brought educators, administrators, and community members, all with a shared goal: addressing the challenges facing education in the state.
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Campus News | October 2, 2023

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Campus News | September 1, 2022

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