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Report Highlights Key Challenges and Support Needs for Early Career Faculty at MSIs

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However, being asked to return as a mentor each year since 2018 without being pregnant again has shown me that those tears were much more than a hormone-induced reaction. At the time, I was pregnant with my second child and attributed my tears before leaving to hormones," she said.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

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since 2018. Moores focus on equity, inclusion, and innovation has not only improved outcomes for todays students but has also laid the foundation for a brighter future for generations to come, Jackson added. Whether mentoring a young scholar or speaking at a community event, Dr. Dr. Jerlando F.L.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. Jackson, who was appointed president at Nashville State Community College in 2018. Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Since 2018, the graduation rate for Latine/x students has increased from 24% to 34%. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.” Equity, familia and servingness are woven into the college’s leadership, programs and services to foster success for all students.

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Student Success in STEM

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In 2018, according to the Pew Research Center, Black students earned just 7% of STEM bachelors degrees, compared to their 10% share of all bachelors degrees and 12% representation in the adult population. These initiatives not only enhance learning but also connect students with mentors and peers who share similar interests.

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

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In addition, gender and racial gaps among community college trustees continue to be a reality (ACCT, 2018). Having an advocate or mentor is critical We found that the presence of a mentor in the life of the trustee was critical to the participants’ successful selection or election as trustee. These recommendations include: 1.

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Dismantling Global Injustices

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political science, Binghamton University Career mentors: Dr. David L. in political science from Binghamton University and secured a tenure-track teaching position at the University of Rhode Island (URI) in 2018. history, Tufts University; M.A., international affairs, The New School; and Ph.D., When he returned to the U.S.,

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