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Dr. Tagher serves as interim assistant vice provost for Academic Advising and First-Year Experience at �ؾ���. An award-winning author, Dr. Tagher continues to be recognized for her work in the pediatric nursing field. She has received numerous accolades for her research and teaching innovations at �ؾ���, including the recently published “Pediatric Nursing: A Case-Based Approach” that earned two national awards.

“It's an honor to be accepted for AASCU’s program. I'm excited to learn how all aspects of the �ؾ��� community play an integral role in creating a collaborative environment and facilitating change,” said Dr. Tagher. “My goal is to utilize this insightful experience and work with campus leaders to implement a reimagined support system for our first-year students.”

Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Mansoh is the acting chair and professor in �ؾ���’s Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy. He is a well-renowned scholar for his research focusing on bioethics and healthcare ethics, particularly from an African perspective. He recently published “Bioethics in Africa: Theories and Praxis,” and his work has been featured in a variety of international journals.

“I am humbled to receive this recognition. It affirms my conviction that �ؾ��� is an institution that nurtures professional growth,” said Dr. Frimpong-Mansoh. “As a member of the minority community, this recognition shows �ؾ���'s commitment towards inclusivity and diversity.”

As part of the program, each leader will execute an on-campus initiative that has a positive impact on the campus community. Dr. Tagher’s project emphasizes a comprehensive peer mentoring program as part of �ؾ���’s coordinated care model. Dr. Frimpong-Mansoh is exploring innovative strategies that build and retain a welcoming campus community for all individuals.

For more information on �ؾ���’s involvement with AASCU and the full cohort list, visit its .

About �ؾ���: Founded in 1968, �ؾ��� is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. For more information, visit .

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