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Dismantling Global Injustices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

political science, Binghamton University Career mentors: Dr. David L. Clark, Binghamton University as well as so many others who have supported and helped me along the way Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Most things can wait. history, Tufts University; M.A., international affairs, The New School; and Ph.D.,

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A State of Affairs, the Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is considerable research generated about African Americans in higher education, specifically faculty. In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015).

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Dismantling Global Injustices - Dr. Brendan Skip Mark

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

political science, Binghamton University Career mentors: Dr. David L. Clark, Binghamton University as well as so many others who have supported and helped me along the way Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Most things can wait. history, Tufts University; M.A., international affairs, The New School; and Ph.D.,

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5 Hip-Hop Quotes to Inspire College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

4. Jay Z (“So Ambitious”, 2009) “I'm different, I can't base what I'm gonna be off of what everybody isn't.” Faculty, administration, peer mentors, and campus resources are tools for their ultimate ascension from student to graduate, and from graduate to thriving professional. Dr. Jeremy C.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Early in her time as an administrator at Virginia Tech, she implemented the Black Engineering Support Team (BEST), having Black upperclassmen be peer mentors to freshmen. Those freshmen remained bonded and, in time, became mentors. Faculty from the College of Engineering and College of Sciences play an essential role.

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Mapping Transfer Pathways: How Data and Equitable Admissions Policies can Support Transfer Student Success

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

xiii Services that build such a culture include mentoring opportunities, academic advising, faculty engagement, transfer orientation, transition programs, career counseling, and other steps to help students thrive. 2009, October). Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition , 22(1), 49–66(18).

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

Leadership Opportunities Are Everywhere For most of her years working in higher education, Chancellor Larive was more interested in being a faculty member and lab administrator than moving into campus leadership. Faculty is a leadership role. When you're a faculty member, you're your own boss. ACE has a faculty fellows program.