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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L. Her ascension to the presidency, following Richardsons resignation in 2024, demonstrates the importance of institutional pipelines and succession planning. Jackson suggests that successful leadership often comes down to institutional fit.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

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They needed long-term, data-driven, institutionally customized strategies to build financial resilience, promote academic innovation, and drive student success models that work for their institutions. Under the guidance and visionary leadership of our current President and CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax , ICB officially launched in 2006.

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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. The tutoring and academic counseling were crucial to her success. Then, you see the successes.” Alexander is studying the success and impact of various programs within AAP.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Curry, who previously served as the Dean of Student Services at Compton College and has been instrumental in the colleges growth, success, and rebuilding, says that his role in this process was to also be courageous. This was about fostering community and belonging. Compton is the model for that.

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Annual Black, Brown, College Bound Summit Commences March 6

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The summit is open to all students allowing a space to network and connect with others who have surpassed the obstacles and become successful. The path to that success beginning with completing a college degree.” College students and professionals engage in dialogue about critical issues, successful strategies, and solutions.

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Jacqie McWilliams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McWilliams spent nine years at the NCAA, managing NCAA championships, to include serving as director of the Division I women’s basketball tournament from 2006-2009 and the Division I men’s basketball tournament from 2007-2012.

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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Goucher College Though Goucher’s study abroad requirement was implemented in 2006, the motivations behind it can be traced back to the school’s founder, the Rev. At Goucher College, every single student pursuing a degree is expected to study abroad for at least some amount of time.