Texas A&M University–Central Texas will officially kick off the Spring 2025 term with Convocation on Thursday, Jan. 16, with special guest speaker Kimberly S. Dickman, Ed.D. Faculty and staff will gather for the bi-annual start of term at 9 a.m. in the Bill Yowell Conference Center on campus.
Dr. Dickman is a legacy alum of A&M–Central Texas, graduating from the University of Central Texas in 1998. She currently serves as an assistant professor in the biology department at the United States Air Force Academy Center for Character and Leadership Development, where she leads the Healthy Relationship Education branch of the Development Division.
A licensed clinical professional counselor and certified educator, Dr. Dickman began working in education for the Department of Defense in 1991. She has worked in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, focusing on education, analysis, and prevention science. Dr. Dickman is widely recognized and frequently requested to present for the DoD on a national scale.
Dr. Dickman earned a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from UCT. She also holds a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado, a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Argosy University and has conducted post-doctoral studies in human sexuality and relationships at the University of Michigan. Her bachelor’s degree is in psychology with a science emphasis.
Along with the guest speaker, those attending will hear from a panel of A&M–Central Texas students as well as opening remarks, introductions, and celebrations. Classes begin the following Tuesday, Jan. 21.