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In a significant gathering dedicated to the advancement of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), approximately 70 leaders from across the highereducation landscape have converged on Claflin University this week for the Ideation, Innovation, and Collaboration summit sponsored by the HigherEducationLeadership Foundation (H.E.L.F).
“North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of HigherEducation website. Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in HigherEducation.
highereducation institutions can strengthen democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education in the student experience. By making civic education a priority, highereducation can play a role in fostering civic awareness and engagement skills. released a white paper that outlines how U.S.
McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in highereducation. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% Palmer, Larry J. Walker, Tryan L. or a little over 850,000 of the 18.6
Bonner II Graduate education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is not just evolvingit is erupting with purpose. From the heart of tradition and the fire of resistance, a new wave of graduate programs in highereducationadministration is emergingbold, equity-centered, and unapologetically Black.
A new report released by The Education Trust titled, “Improving Titles III & V of the HigherEducation Act to Better Serve Students of Color and Students from Low-Income Backgrounds” examines how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) receive funds related to Titles III and V of the HigherEducation Act (HEA).
In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders.
As such, it is critical to summon (and strengthen) our knowledge, skills, and talents to master the rudiments of community college leadership. While this is a collective undertaking, most often a senior-level administrator is designated to lead that effort and serve as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO).
Her research focuses on identity development, anti-racist teacher and leadership preparation, culturally responsive pedagogy, critical literacies, and social justice. She holds advanced certifications in English and special education.
Title: Assistant Professor, Department of EducationalLeadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Student Affairs and HigherEducation, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,
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The Future of Black Leadership in HigherEducation: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact is an excellent book that answers the question, what does it take to succeed as a Black professional in highereducationleadership?
During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. For now, Heilig said that he will return to education policy scholarship and research, which he described as a transformative moment in politics, highereducation, and society.
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.
The leadership transition occurred during a turbulent period for the university, which was simultaneously managing litigation related to the Dr. Robert Anderson sexual abuse scandal and implementing reforms to its sexual misconduct policies. Robert Anderson sexual abuse scandal and implementing reforms to its sexual misconduct policies.
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.
introduced legislation Wednesday that would make public colleges and universities tuition-free for approximately 95% of American students, in what supporters call the most significant highereducation investment in six decades. Jayapal highlighted the legislation's focus on addressing educational inequity. history."
In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. Law schools and highereducation face enormous challenges and opportunities," Setty said.
Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in HigherEducation was named the organization’s president. From 2005 through 2012, she served as education policy analyst for the Florida Legislature. “Dr.
and others created the HigherEducationLeadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) And to make sure that they’re around for perpetuity, we have to ensure that there is strong and capable leadership.” From the inception, there was more interest in the leadership program than the organizers could handle. “We When Dr. Herman J.
Pamela Richardson Wilks as its 14th president, marking a significant leadership transition for the historic South Carolina HBCU. Wilks, who brings more than 25 years of experience in highereducation leadershipprimarily at Historically Black Colleges and Universitieswill officially begin her tenure on June 1, 2025.
Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of highereducation (Edelman, 2023, par. In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014). In June 2023, the U.
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in educationalleadership. Continually going back to that same campus was ideal because I still was able to connect with mentors and faculty and staff and it really just nurtured my journey in highereducation, she says. Im just so blessed to be able to give to highereducation in such a dynamic way, she says.
President-designate Bolton has been a transformational leader in highereducation and has been recognized as an effective organizational strategist in every institution she has served," said John M. Prior to Georgia Tech, Bolton held administrative positions at Washington University in St. At Georgia Tech, she managed a $3.1
Hines Black students have cultural assets and exude brilliance in both K-12 and HigherEducation. Black educators and K-12 and stakeholders in highereducation (e.g., faculty, staff, and administrators) are highly underrepresented, which is a crisis. Recommendations REPRESENTATION MATTERS.
Irene Mulvey “ Manufacturing Backlash: Right-Wing Think Tanks and Legislative Attacks on HigherEducation ” describes well-funded, widespread political attacks on highereducation, comprising legislative pursuits that undermine academic freedom and university autonomy.
Patterson, a native of Corinth, Mississippi, brings 25 years of highereducation experience to Murray State, with particular expertise in enrollment management, diversity and inclusion, and strategic planning. Leon Owens, chair of Murray State's Board of Regents, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment.
Stephen Pruitt, President of SREB, said this is not just an education issue, but a major economic and workforce issue. On the other end of the spectrum, current classroom teachers are feeling less and less supported, many of whom have no interest in climbing the ranks to become administrators, according to the SREB report. “We
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Kimbrough, known for his leadership in HBCU circles, has helped maintain stability at Talladega while the presidential search was conducted. The institution also saw a 1,104% increase in revenue from its Workforce and Continuing Education program under Todd's leadership. A Georgia native, Todd holds a Ph.D.
Highereducation has entered a new era, one unlike previous eras of growth and expansion driven primarily by demographic growth and industrial expansion. I recently conversed with my executive performance coach, Kim Huseman, Founding Partner and Chief Talent Development Officer for Houston EducationLeadership Partners, LLC.
A new study examines potential effects of artificial intelligence on current challenges faced in highereducation and notes that few are ready. But only 16% of faculty and 11% of administrators feel prepared for change. The survey suggests that GenAI could help solve some ongoing challenges in highereducation.
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. Thats what a bevy of scholars told attendees who gathered at the annual conference of the American Association of Blacks in HigherEducation.
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One of the realities of moving up the executive leadership ranks, whether in highereducation or other sectors, is that the higher you ascend, the fewer people you have with whom to commensurate or in whom to confide. Credibility. This is an instance where the adage “trust but verify” is most appropriate.
As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in highereducation. Our highereducation institutions must reflect this reality and prepare students for the world they will inherit.
It’s Up to Us; and We Must Work Together in New Ways Highereducation and its mission to build a democratic, prosperous, and equitable society is under attack. The active marginalization of specific identities from education or the curriculum thwarts these objectives and the promises of highereducation for all.
By focusing on employer needs, we have launched eight bachelors degrees in crucial areas including nursing, education, information technology, and public safety administration. For more than a century, our system has delivered on the promise of providing affordable, high-quality postsecondary education. Roueche and Margaretta B.
Prior to her role at MATC, Martinez Powless accumulated 17 years of highereducation 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.
Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. He obtained a graduate certificate in community college leadership and a Ph.D. Brown Law Offices, PLLC and has held positions in highereducation at Hinds Community College.
leaving chief diversity officers (CDOs) in highereducation feeling embattled and uncertain about their futures. My colleagues in the National Association of Diversity Officers in HigherEducation increasingly share stories of shuttered diversity offices, reassignments, and career upheavals.
I’m ready to share my unapologetic Freedom Dreaming thoughts, the full realization of unapologetic leadership, put into practice, in the name of student success. And while I am always trying to find ways to support community college students, I believe this work can be applied to all highereducation institutions.
Amid attacks on civil rights, public education, and academic freedom, one of the most critical conversations came from a powerful panel of scholars and journalists who delivered an unflinching perspective on the state of DEI in highereducation and beyond. They urged us to stop abbreviating DEI. What Do We Do Now?
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