Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

These events were followed by the devastating suicide of Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey, vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, in January 2024, after she wrote a letter critical of the universitys leadership. The average age of presidents was 60, compared with 59.9

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

When I first started looking at graduate programs in higher education/student affairs I had no idea that I would end up moving to Oregon. Eventually, I decided to apply for the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) program at OSU. I was the student affairs web specialist. It was surreal. Having an Ed.M.

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Supporting Student Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This program gave me confidence in my unique set of strengths and gave me actionable guidance about how I can incorporate these “superpowers” into my academic, professional, and personal lives.” – Vic Duarte, Justice Studies student. Now more than ever, Dweck’s (2006) message of a growth mindset is key to instill in our students.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, HCC met the challenges they were experiencing in Latine/x student recruitment and enrollment head on by creating El Centro, a learning community for this student group. Miami Dade College is a Navigate partner and the first school in the nation that offered this unique option beginning in 2006.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

As far as Howard was concerned, Ross’s journey started on the same day he met with student affairs. 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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Research has shown that having Black teachers in classrooms significantly contributes to the holistic success of Black students (Milner IV, 2006). Schools should also expand mentorship and support networks for Black male students, equipping them with resilience and leadership skills. Dr. Ronald W.

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