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Life: Navigating Unanticipated Adversities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Drawing upon Duckworth (2016), they connect their work to a purpose beyond themselves… and “can learn to hope when all seems lost” (p. Roueche Center for Leadership Development, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University. Dr. Margaretta B.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since 2016, Latino graduation rates have increased by 16%, while the rate for all students increased 5%. “We EOP coaches guide students through admissions, college transition, class registration, financial aid, college life skills, and other issues as well as provide academic support, leadership development and peer mentorship.

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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

The University Innovation Alliance

In her professional life, President Sacks collects mentors whose leadership skills or strengths have impressed her and whom she can always count on for advice. Prior to these positions, she was Assistant Provost at Colorado Community College System from January 2009 to December 2016. Dr. Sacks holds a Ph.D.

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TM2 Revival Brings Fresh Approach to HBCU Executive Searches

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The original TM 2 was founded in 2016 by former HBCU presidents but later folded. Now under TMCFs umbrella and Domans leadership, the revived firm is taking a distinctly different approach from traditional search firms by focusing solely on HBCUs and offering more affordable pricing.

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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In our 2016 co-authored op-ed, “ Viewing Black Male Students as Princes, Not Problems,” we advocate for an approach that emphasizes the potential of Black males rather than focusing on perceived deficiencies. 2016) Dr. Ronald W. Whitaker, II.

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