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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As we enter the final countdown to the election, I find myself grappling with a nagging sense of abandonment by our nation’s leaders and policymakers. I feel like a child whose parents forgot to pick them up at school, and the last teacher on site is asking, “Do you need me to call someone?”

Equity

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Rewriting the Script: How HBCUs Are Shifting the Future of Graduate Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

From the heart of tradition and the fire of resistance, a new wave of graduate programs in higher education administration is emergingbold, equity-centered, and unapologetically Black. Across the nation, HBCUs are rapidly launching and expanding Masters, EdD, and PhD programs in higher education administration.

Education

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Audit of Gallaudet University Shows Significant Administrative Salary Increases Amid Stagnant Academic Spending and Faculty Salaries

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A new audit of Gallaudet University has shown that administrative salary rose by 107% ($11.3 The evidence is clear that Gallaudet has very high and increasing administrative costs,” Bunsis writes about the private university that educates the deaf and hard of hearing. million) since 2019.

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Sonoma State President Placed on Administrative Leave

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2024

Mike Lee California State University Sonoma President Dr. Mike Lee was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

Whether you are an L&D expert, an educator, or an administrator, and regardless of the school or professional demographic you're targeting, your students and trainees will see immediate benefits!

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

Rather than accepting this as inevitable, his administration launched a comprehensive analysis of student data, policies, and practices. By taking a careful look at course offerings and degree pathways, the administration has streamlined the road to graduation.

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Value Entrepreneurs – Driven by Mission

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2025

The founders came here on an ox-pulled cart and developed all this, one administrator told me, pointing across the campus. As administrator after administrator told me, the traditional rankings weren't designed for schools like theirs. You dont think that was innovation looking forward and responding to a need?

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University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

Before joining Michigan, Ono served as president at the University of British Columbia and the University of Cincinnati, establishing himself as an experienced higher education administrator before taking the helm at Michigan. In 2015, Diverse profiled Ono.

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Department of Education Resumes Federal Student Loan Collections After Four-Year Pause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

She criticized the previous administration for misleading borrowers and attempting to implement "illegal loan forgiveness schemes." The Department will restart the Treasury Offset Program next week and plans to begin administrative wage garnishment later this summer. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon in the announcement.

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Academic Freedom Under Strain as One-Third of Faculty Report Growing Restrictions, National Survey Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

of faculty believe their institution's administration is under increased pressure from trustees or regents to avoid negative publicity, while 38.6% The study found that 40.7% note similar pressure from state legislatures.

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College Student Health Coverage Improves but Disparities Persist, GAO Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2025

College administrators interviewed for the study cited various barriers students face when trying to obtain health coverage, including affordability concerns, geographic limitations of coverage plans, and a lack of affordable options in states without Medicaid expansion.

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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. Dr. Brittany Williams, an assistant professor of higher education and student affairs administration at the University of Vermont (UVM), always had a knack for Dr. Brittany Williams learning.

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Scholar-Activist Returns Home: Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Named Dean of Grambling State's College of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 12, 2025

Her work stands out in the field for its practical applicationhaving served as a K-12 teacher and administrator in middle and high school settings before transitioning to higher education. She holds advanced certifications in English and special education.

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New FSA Webinars Provide Updated Guidance on Academic Calendars and Title IV Program Administration

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Participants are encouraged to ask… More New FSA Webinars Provide Updated Guidance on Academic Calendars and Title IV Program Administration The post New FSA Webinars Provide Updated Guidance on Academic Calendars and Title IV Program Administration first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Campuses Must Respond to the Pressing Needs on Mental Health and Wellness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Jay Ruderman Amid the ongoing mental health crisis among young adults, it is incumbent upon college administrators nationwide to conduct thorough examinations on the availability and extent of their mental health services and wellness resources for students.

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Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I relish the opportunity to collaborate with Paine College's trustees, administrators, alumni, students, faculty, stakeholders, and civic and business leaders to realize our vision for higher education excellence."

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU. Her mentors at ASU, Briscoe says, truly encouraged her to understand the significance of education and valuing Black thought.

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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Arguably, we're going to eventually see an impact on leadership in schools, because if we aren't creating enough teachers, we're also not going to be creating enough administrators,” said Pruitt in an interview with Diverse. “If

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UNCF Honors Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Maryland is home to four of the best HBCUs in the country — and we know our state would be incomplete without them — and that’s why the Moore-Miller Administration is proud to work in partnership with UNCF to uplift our HBCUs and their students,” said Moore.

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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

As institutions of higher learning continue to grapple with creating more inclusive environments, Kizarts framework offers administrators, faculty, and staff practical tools to identify and counteract biases that may undermine diversity and equity initiatives. Kizart writes with both professional expertise and personal conviction.

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Community College Leader Dr. Walter Bumphus to Step Down After Transformative Era

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Under Bumphus's leadership, community colleges strengthened their position as essential providers of affordable education and workforce training, working closely with four presidential administrations to advance their mission. His achievements have been widely recognized, including receiving the ACCT Marie Y.

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Murray State University Names Dr. Ron K. Patterson as 15th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Before his presidency at Chadron State, Patterson served in various administrative roles at the University of North Alabama, including associate vice president for enrollment management, chief enrollment officer, and special assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion.

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Princeton Grants Suspended as Federal Pressure on Universities Grows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2025

While the administration's complete rationale remains unclear, the university is among dozens facing federal investigations into campus antisemitism following pro-Palestinian demonstrations last year. Similar complaints have been filed against dozens of other institutions.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Under his administration, the university strengthened its academic programs while focusing on equity and student success. For now, Heilig said that he will return to education policy scholarship and research, which he described as a transformative moment in politics, higher education, and society.

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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Bolton comes to Columbia from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she serves as executive vice president of administration and finance and chief business officer. Prior to Georgia Tech, Bolton held administrative positions at Washington University in St. At Georgia Tech, she managed a $3.1

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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2025

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Heath urged program administrators to study the legislative efforts to curtail DEI on campus before they make any changes. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic barriers and emerging threats to educational equity. The virtual B.L.A.C.

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Education Leadership Equity Retention

Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2025

A growing number of administrators are trying to offer that help to students but struggle to afford the costs. When asked why they choose not to claim Medicaid reimbursements for eligible services, community college administrators listed several reasons, including the lack of capacity to manage the Medicaid billing process.

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Mississippi Delta Community College Picks Its Next Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. in higher education administration from The University of Southern Mississippi, along with a certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace from the University of South Florida.

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Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

Despite the name change, administrators emphasize that Marist will maintain its commitment to small class sizes and personalized attention that have been hallmarks of its educational approach for the past 95 years.

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In kicking off the panel, Mathis recognized the likely diversity of, and respect for, varying contexts and cultures represented among participants, including community college trustees, senior administrators, and other state and association leaders from across the country. Mathis serves as Senior Professor and Senior Director at the John E.

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DEI Under Attack: The Truth from the Frontlines of Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2025

The administration's weaponization of the acronym has become a strategic assault to reassert white supremacy, particularly that of white male dominance. As this administration strips away rights, rewrites history, and silences voices, its more important than ever to stand on truth. They urged us to stop abbreviating DEI.

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Clinton College Appoints Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as 14th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

Currently serving as Provost and Executive Vice President at Paine College, Wilks has previously held senior administrative positions at Wilberforce University, Edward Waters University, and Coppin State University. "Dr.

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AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Chavous, currently vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan, brings more than 25 years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and academic administrator to the position. "At At a time when support for high-quality research is key to advancing education in the U.S.

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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2025

Following implementation, administrators will evaluate the pilot over a four-year period and consider expansion beyond the initial partners, with the goal of significantly increasing transfer and bachelor's degree completion rates. Tim Killeen, president of the University of Illinois System.

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Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

Setty's appointment follows a national search led by Marcilynn Burke, dean of Tulane Law School, and Rebecca Scheller, chief administrative officer at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Sudha has a compelling vision for LSAC and will inspire us all to even greater achievements," said Scheller.

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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

in English from Georgia State University, a Master of Education in higher education administration from Regent University, and both a Master of Education in English education and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Albany State University. A Georgia native, Todd holds a Ph.D.

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Jakes Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, the first graduate program the school’s history. Jakes Foundation, Paul Quinn College received another $236,000 earlier this year to build the Corporate Work Program and housing security funds. The college has also partnered with the Jakes Divinity School since 2023 to offer a T.D.

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Former DEI Officer Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Area Technical College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Prior to her role at MATC, Martinez Powless accumulated 17 years of higher education experience at Marquette University and MATC, working in administration, enrollment, student affairs, and multicultural outreach. Martin has since retired, and the college is now led by President Anthony Cruz, who is Hispanic.

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CSUCI Names Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as New Provost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

In 2022, Lavariega Monforti participated in a Diverse sponsored webinar titled, "Survival Strategies for BIPOC Higher Ed Administrators." She is a past president of the Western Political Science Association and co-founder of the national Women of Color in Political Science Workshop.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2025

CMH counselors can educate teachers and administrators about warning signs and mental health symptoms that are exacerbated due to biased treatment and discrimination and promote compassion through culturally relevant strategies.

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Mental health Counseling Facilitation Teaching

Forging a Bond: Black and Jewish Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and Robert Kraft’s Foundation brought a diverse group of Black and Jewish students, faculty and administrators together for a series of Unity Dinners across the nation. The dinners - which kicked off at the National Civil and Human Rights Museum in Atlanta before moving to George Washington University in D.C.

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Humanities Faculty Administration Administration

When We Defund Education, We Defund Teacher Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2025

However, that progress was halted when a higher court lifted the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), allowing the administration to pause funding once again. A district judge ruled in our favor, ordering the reinstatement of the grants. The damage is already being felt.

Education

Education Grant Equity Student loans

Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

Monica Parrish Trent, Chief Program and Network Officer at Achieving the Dream, an organization focused on creating student success and equity at community colleges, says that students with disabilities often face administrative hurdles in accessing accommodations, as well as social and sensory barriers in classrooms.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Rewriting the Script: How HBCUs Are Shifting the Future of Graduate Education

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Audit of Gallaudet University Shows Significant Administrative Salary Increases Amid Stagnant Academic Spending and Faculty Salaries

Sonoma State President Placed on Administrative Leave

Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Value Entrepreneurs – Driven by Mission

University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure

Department of Education Resumes Federal Student Loan Collections After Four-Year Pause

Academic Freedom Under Strain as One-Third of Faculty Report Growing Restrictions, National Survey Finds

College Student Health Coverage Improves but Disparities Persist, GAO Finds

A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Scholar-Activist Returns Home: Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Named Dean of Grambling State's College of Education

New FSA Webinars Provide Updated Guidance on Academic Calendars and Title IV Program Administration

College Campuses Must Respond to the Pressing Needs on Mental Health and Wellness

Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College

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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

UNCF Honors Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

Community College Leader Dr. Walter Bumphus to Step Down After Transformative Era

Murray State University Names Dr. Ron K. Patterson as 15th President

Princeton Grants Suspended as Federal Pressure on Universities Grows

Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Mississippi Delta Community College Picks Its Next Leader

Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

DEI Under Attack: The Truth from the Frontlines of Academia

Clinton College Appoints Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as 14th President

AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director

University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Former DEI Officer Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Area Technical College

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