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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2018, she became involved with AABHEs Leadership and Mentoring Institute, an experience that she describes as the best professional development that Ive ever experienced in 20 plus years of higher education. It wasnt a role she was chasing, but an opportunity she welcomed.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The programs comprehensive approach, combining mentorship, networking opportunities, and leadership development, has created a robust pipeline for women aspiring to top positions in higher education. Jackson, who was appointed president at Nashville State Community College in 2018.

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Cal Poly Pomona President Dr. Soraya M. Coley Named Winner of ACE's Donna Shavlik Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coley “Throughout her decades-long career, President Coley has demonstrated a sustained and continuing commitment to the advancement of women through actions or initiatives enhancing women's leadership development,” said ACE President Dr. Ted Mitchell. list since 2018. “I

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From 2018 to 2023, Latinx staff representation increased from 33% to 38%, and administrator representation increased from 17% to 25%, respectively. “We These concrete strategies have led to increases in Latinx staff from 33% to 41% and Latinx management from 17% to 19%, between 2018-19 and 2022-23.

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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. Department of Education from December 2018 to January 2021. Sacks served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S.

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Franklin & Marshall College Names Dr. Andrew Rich as 17th President

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Altmann, who has led the institution since 2018. Rich also served as president and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute, a national think tank and leadership development organization, from 2009 to 2011. Andy Rich New York (CCNY), as its 17th president following a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Implementing culturally responsive curricula, mentorship programs, and high expectations are critical components in shifting how Black boys are treated in schools (Warren, 2018). The series “Stepping Away from the Brink” highlights the importance of HBCUs in fostering Black students’ academic success and leadership development.

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