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More Presidential Vacancies at HBCUs

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There are at least three new presidential vacancies at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which have already been experiencing high turnover within their leadership ranks. In 2006, presidents spent an average of 8.5 Vincent, a seasoned higher education administrator, said he plans to return to the practice of law.

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

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Albany State University recently announced its president, Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick, had been appointed executive vice president for administration and chief of staff at Georgia State University, effective July 1. In 2006, presidents spent an average of 8.5 years in charge. By 2022, that number shrunk to 5.9 It’s a tough job.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

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He is a proven scholar who also has been elevated to leadership roles at major public universities in three states, including at Kentucky's flagship institution. We knew when we recruited Dr. Vasquez Helig to the faculty at University of Texas at Austin in 2006 that he was a rising academic star,” said Dr. Gregory J.

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What it Means to Sit at the Intersection of Blackness, Queerness

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And from 2002 to 2006, she served as academic adviser for Temple University. During her approximately 24 years at EIU, she also served as director of academic services for its athletics department; instructor in its African American studies department; and academic and retention adviser for its Office of Inclusion and Academic Engagement.

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Making Equity a Priority

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On this January day, Curry — who grew up just a short distance from the college — greets the groundworkers and buttonholes administrative staff about the latest developments taking place across campus. Equity Avengers came to be through leadership and relationship-building, says Luster, who is now president and CEO of Luster Higher Ed Group.

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Fostering Success

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Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve. Prior to starting this position in April 2024, Salcedo spent two years as assistant director for administration of the Academic Advancement Program working with Alexander, who has directed AAP for over a decade.

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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

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Between 2006 and 2021, Black student enrollment dropped from 7% to 4% and Indigenous student enrollment dropped from 1% to 0.1%. Well known for her leadership of community collaborations, Dr. This eventuality has been borne out at the University of Michigan following the discontinuation of affirmative action.