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Dr. Ketwana D. Schoos
Adjunct Faculty | Social Sciences
(She/Her/Hers)
- 412.237.4542
- kschoos@ccac.edu
- Allegheny Campus, Byers 322
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ketwanaschoos
- Faculty office hours are available through self-service.
Degree | Emphasis | Institution |
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Ed.D. | Higher Education Management | University of Pittsburgh |
MS.Ed. | Higher Education & Student Affairs | Indiana University |
M.A. | African American & African Diaspora Studies | Indiana University |
B.A. | Spanish | Central Michigan University |
Biography
Dr. Ketwana D. Schoos is a higher education professional with over 20 years of progressive experience as an administrator and faculty member promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in a variety of college and university settings. Her work has largely focused on creating a welcoming academic and campus environment that promotes student success through diversity and inclusion educational programming, leadership development opportunities, cross-cultural engagement, and policy oversight.
Dr. Schoos currently serves as the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC). In this role, she is responsible for college-wide diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and civil rights/Title IX compliance. She also teaches courses in subject areas including Sociology, Diversity and Social Justice, African American History, and Leadership.
Dr. Schoos was born and raised in Albion, Michigan. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from Central Michigan University, two Master’s Degrees in African American and African Diaspora Studies and Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, and a Doctorate Degree in Administrative and Policy Studies (Higher Education Management concentration) from the University of Pittsburgh.
Awards and Honors
Student Life & Engagement Department Administrator Impact Award, Community College of Allegheny County, 2022
Travel Grant Recipient, University of Pittsburgh Graduate & Professional Student Government, 2018
Research Grant Recipient, University of Pittsburgh School of Education Department,
2017
Travel Award Recipient, University of Pittsburgh Council of Graduate Students in Education,
2017
Selected Participant & Scholarship Recipient, ATIXA/Scope Joint National Conference (Title IX Conference), 2014
Order of Omega Recognition Award: Outstanding Interfraternity Contribution, Washington & Jefferson College, 2014
IUPUI Favorite Professor Award, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Athletic Department, 2013
Women 2 Women Conference Administrator Support Award, Ball State University, 2011
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award, The Ohio State University, 2010
Selected Participant, NASPA Region IV-East New Professionals Institute, 2008
Outstanding Advisor Award, Delta Epsilon Chapter - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 2007
Outstanding Teaching Award, African American and African Diaspora Studies Department, Indiana University, 2005
Female Greek Student of the Year, Minority Student Services Office, Central Michigan University, 2003
Scholarly Publications
Schoos, K. (2018). Examining Postsecondary Education Perceptions of Former Foster Care Youth. Doctoral dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh.
Schoos, K. (2007). Much More Than an Anti-Lynching Crusader: The Community Activism of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, 1893-1931. Master’s thesis, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Schoos, K. (2004, Spring/Summer). School Daze: A Reflection - Sixteen Years Later. Black Camera, 19(1).
Schoos, K. (2003, Fall/Winter). Dr. Edward Mapp: African Americans in Cinema: An Enduring Odyssey. Black Camera, 18(2).
Selected Presentations
2024, March). Historical, Present and Future Implications of the Affirmative Action Ruling. Diverseek Enabling Diversity at Work Podcast, San Jose, CA.
(2023, July). Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision. Urban Media Today Radio: Hey Girl Hey Podcast, Pittsburgh, PA.
(2023, February). Title IX: Pending Federal Regulation Changes & Relevant Updates. Center for Teaching & Learning Common Hour Presentation. Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA.
(2022, September). Ensuring ADA/504 Compliance for Students: A Civil Rights Perspective. Center for Teaching & Learning Common Hour Presentation. Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA.
(2021, September). Title IX: Critical Issues Facing Community Colleges. CoopDiLeu/Community College of Allegheny County Community College Diversity Institute, Pittsburgh, PA.
(2021, March). Diversity & Generational Differences. Western Pennsylvania Community College Leadership Institute. Virtual Presentation.
Being nominated by a student and awarded the Student Life and Engagement Department Administrator Impact Award.
My passion lies in teaching African American History courses as I love uncovering the hidden gems, facts and accomplishments of people of African descent that have been disregarded and left out of mainstream history texts.
I was born with gray hair!
"I wrote in a plain, common-sense way on the things which concerned our people. Knowing that their education was limited, I never used a word of two syllables where one would serve the purpose." —Ida B. Wells