About Hubs.
What is the purpose? The mission of POWER is to connect, support, and advocate for those researchers who identify as women or non-binary in the fields of education and child development. We seek to reduce gender inequity in leadership roles, establish a professional network to maximize career advancement and retention, and enhance women’s visibility in the field. Many of our members have commented on the value of networking events held at conferences and other meetings. POWER Hubs are designed to build upon these prior successes, to facilitate more frequent connections among individuals.
What is a POWER Hub? POWER Hubs are networks of researchers committed to furthering the mission of POWER. Hubs are led by a coordinator who is a POWER member and meet regularly to network among and support their members.
Who can start a Hub? A Hub can be started by any member of POWER. It can represent a certain geographical area or be held virtually based on shared interests. Hubs are designed to be flexible to meet the needs of POWER members. Hubs may be broad or may serve a specific group (e.g., early career researchers, researchers outside of academia, post-tenure faculty, graduate students, fixed-term faculty) or focus on a shared topic (e.g., mentoring, promotion and tenure).
What are the rules associated with starting a Hub? POWER members who want to start a Hub should fill out the form towards the bottom of this page. This will allow Hubs to be listed on the POWER website. If a Hub is geared towards a specific group or topic, then let us know so we can include that information. After submitting, the Chair of the POWER Membership Committee will touch base about how to get started. If a Hub coordinator changes or the Hub decides to disband, please note let the Chair of the POWER Membership Committee know.
Who do I invite? POWER encourages you to use the POWER database to find other POWER members that live in your area or share your interests. You do not need to be a POWER member to attend a Hub meeting. Hubs will also be advertised on the POWER website to attract new members. A Hub can be as small as three members or as large as the coordinator feels comfortable hosting.
What does a Hub meeting look like? The location and nature of the Hub meeting is specified by the Hub coordinator. There is no mandated structure to a Hub; instead, they are designed to fit the needs of Hub participants. All meetings must adhere to POWER’s code of conduct. Some Hubs might choose to gather for coffee and sharing experiences. Other Hubs may choose to organize meetings around specific professional development topics.
How often do POWER Hubs need to meet? Hubs need to meet at least twice each year, but can meet more often if participants desire. POWER leaves this up to the discretion of each individual Hub.
What is a POWER Hub? POWER Hubs are networks of researchers committed to furthering the mission of POWER. Hubs are led by a coordinator who is a POWER member and meet regularly to network among and support their members.
Who can start a Hub? A Hub can be started by any member of POWER. It can represent a certain geographical area or be held virtually based on shared interests. Hubs are designed to be flexible to meet the needs of POWER members. Hubs may be broad or may serve a specific group (e.g., early career researchers, researchers outside of academia, post-tenure faculty, graduate students, fixed-term faculty) or focus on a shared topic (e.g., mentoring, promotion and tenure).
What are the rules associated with starting a Hub? POWER members who want to start a Hub should fill out the form towards the bottom of this page. This will allow Hubs to be listed on the POWER website. If a Hub is geared towards a specific group or topic, then let us know so we can include that information. After submitting, the Chair of the POWER Membership Committee will touch base about how to get started. If a Hub coordinator changes or the Hub decides to disband, please note let the Chair of the POWER Membership Committee know.
Who do I invite? POWER encourages you to use the POWER database to find other POWER members that live in your area or share your interests. You do not need to be a POWER member to attend a Hub meeting. Hubs will also be advertised on the POWER website to attract new members. A Hub can be as small as three members or as large as the coordinator feels comfortable hosting.
What does a Hub meeting look like? The location and nature of the Hub meeting is specified by the Hub coordinator. There is no mandated structure to a Hub; instead, they are designed to fit the needs of Hub participants. All meetings must adhere to POWER’s code of conduct. Some Hubs might choose to gather for coffee and sharing experiences. Other Hubs may choose to organize meetings around specific professional development topics.
How often do POWER Hubs need to meet? Hubs need to meet at least twice each year, but can meet more often if participants desire. POWER leaves this up to the discretion of each individual Hub.
Looking for a Hub to join?
The following is the list of active Hubs. See a Hub that fits your needs? Reach out to the contact listed below.
Don't see a Hub that fits your needs? Consider starting a new Hub! See below for how to register for a Hub!
Don't see a Hub that fits your needs? Consider starting a new Hub! See below for how to register for a Hub!
Regional Focus Hubs
East Lansing and Ann Arbor, MI Hub
Coordinator: Adrea Truckenmiller
Contact: [email protected]
Format: In person and virtual
Focus: Regional/East Lansing and Ann Arbor area
Houston, TX Hub
Coordinator: Cheryl Varghese
Contact: [email protected]
Format: In person and virtual
Focus: Regional/Houston greater area
Aspiring and Current Missouri K-12 Principals
Coordinator: Boo Koss
Contact: [email protected]
Format: In person and virtual
Focus: Southwest Missouri
Coordinator: Adrea Truckenmiller
Contact: [email protected]
Format: In person and virtual
Focus: Regional/East Lansing and Ann Arbor area
Houston, TX Hub
Coordinator: Cheryl Varghese
Contact: [email protected]
Format: In person and virtual
Focus: Regional/Houston greater area
Aspiring and Current Missouri K-12 Principals
Coordinator: Boo Koss
Contact: [email protected]
Format: In person and virtual
Focus: Southwest Missouri
Specific Focus Hubs
Issues in Data Management in Education Research Hub
Coordinator: Crystal Lewis
Contact: [email protected]
Format: Virtual
Focus: Issues in Data Management in Education Research
Researchers with Disabilities Hub
Coordinator: Lex Budavari
Contact: [email protected]
Format: Virtual
Focus: A place for researchers with disabilities to connect.
Coordinator: Crystal Lewis
Contact: [email protected]
Format: Virtual
Focus: Issues in Data Management in Education Research
Researchers with Disabilities Hub
Coordinator: Lex Budavari
Contact: [email protected]
Format: Virtual
Focus: A place for researchers with disabilities to connect.
Ready to start a Hub?
Please fill out this registration form. The Chair of the POWER Membership Committee will be in touch within two weeks.
