Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Like so many other scholarly associations founded in the United States, African Americans and other minorities remained invisible within the leadership ranks for years. In 2021, AERA’s leadership named Dr. Edmund W. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) was no exception. Dr. Maisha T.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2022

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2024

Marion Ross Fedrick Shortly after the appointment was announced, Fedrick wrote in an open letter to the university that “we still have the rest of the semester together to wrap up our strategic plan, focus on a seamless leadership transition and celebrate the accomplishments of our students during spring graduation.” years in charge.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

for those who earned bachelor’s degrees, and 0% for those who earned master’s degrees, according to a 2006 national analysis by Emory University. But prisoners engaging in higher ed during incarceration are less likely to return to crime after release, with recidivism rates dropping to 13.7% for prisoners who earned associates degrees, 5.6%

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JUNE 14, 2023

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

The school ultimately became a satellite campus of the El Camino Community College District in 2006 but has since regained its accreditation and its independence. Equity Avengers came to be through leadership and relationship-building, says Luster, who is now president and CEO of Luster Higher Ed Group. Gilkerson agrees.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Between 2006 and 2021, Black student enrollment dropped from 7% to 4% and Indigenous student enrollment dropped from 1% to 0.1%. The Steve Fund and many national experts anticipate that eliminating racial considerations in admissions will dramatically reduce the number of students of color in selective higher education institutions.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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. When Salcedo worked directly with Alexander, she sought his mentorship so she could strengthen her leadership skills and continue her professional development.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

While anti-racism mitigated this, educators also need supporting anti-racist, administrative leadership and policies. Yet, even with anti-racist practices in the classroom, Black and Latinx students still had increased propensities for being resegregated in special education, due to early assessments. Collier, Z., Vélez, V., &

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Download our survey report, Leadership Perspectives on Higher Education Data Strategy , to learn more about what leaders want from a data-informed campus—and what's holding them back. Higher education leadership and management: From conflict to interdependence through strategic planning. Ready to find out more? link] McLendon, M.,

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

Prospective students need to see themselves represented among campus leadership and faculty starting from their first touchpoint with your campus, which could be a tour, an info session, their first day of class, or simply your website. This doesn't just mean hiring multilingual advisors or admissions recruiters.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I am deeply invested not only in what Harvard is today but also what its leadership means for the future.” That Harvard recognizes her strengths and is willing to put her in this leadership position is very good and a sign that times are changing, in terms of the way that we recognize people’s capabilities for leadership.”

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APRIL 10, 2024

He became Mr. Freshman, part of Howard’s Royal Court that promotes campus leadership, representing the best of the best. A 2006 National College Health Assessment found that just under 50% of the over 94,000 students surveyed reported feeling “so depressed it was difficult to function,” and 9.3% had contemplated suicide.

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JULY 26, 2023

President Biden and Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona This cancellation will apply to 7,400 students who enrolled – 2006 through Jul. The Biden administration will cancel $130 million in debt for borrowers who enrolled at CollegeAmerica, Reuters reported.

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MARCH 18, 2025

Howell, who will assume the role on May 5, will succeed Chancellor Randy Woodson, who is retiring in June after 15 years of leadership. His previous experience includes various leadership positions at NC State, including vice chancellor for external affairs, partnerships and economic development from 2018 to 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The series “Stepping Away from the Brink” highlights the importance of HBCUs in fostering Black students’ academic success and leadership development. Research has shown that having Black teachers in classrooms significantly contributes to the holistic success of Black students (Milner IV, 2006). Dr. Ronald W.

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