Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee
Amid the excitement of homecoming festivities at Prairie View A&M University, Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee delivered news that would ripple far beyond the weekend's celebrations: the launch of a transformative student support fund designed to eliminate financial barriers for future educators.
The announcement, made in conjunction with her first 100 days as the newly minted dean and during the historic homecoming celebration, represents a cornerstone initiative for the Whitlow R. Green College of Education under Bartee's leadership.
The Coming Home Giving Campaign—which Bartee is focused on raising $100,000—will provide critical assistance with tuition, books, and other educational expenses while supporting professional and career development opportunities that expose students to the full potential of careers in education.
"We know that students are often saddled with debt, and they make decisions about whether or not they will attend college or pursue graduate education because of cost," Bartee explained. "We want to eliminate that as a factor."
For Bartee– just 70 days into her tenure – the fund embodies a research-backed philosophy she has championed throughout her career: the transformative power of cultural and social capital.
“This work represents the intersection of policy, research, and practice in a meaningful way,” she said. “Once students are exposed to the expectations of their careers in education, that exposure takes them places they can only imagine.”
