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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. in 2006, and men still outnumbered women two-to-one in the presidency, the study noted. The average age of presidents was 60, compared with 59.9

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I think public institutions have a mission to make sure that those in society have access to higher education,” says Alexander, who arrived at UCLA in 2006. That data show that the students who attend the summer bridge program build great resilience skills, and resilience leads to retention. Coming from such a background drives him. “I

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5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

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Now, schools must work harder to prioritize closing equity gaps and bringing these students back to campus. The burden to be inclusive shouldn’t rest solely with your Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or your multilingual staff. gap in degree attainment between Hispanic and White adults during that time.