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Mississippi Delta Community College Picks Its Next Leader

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Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. Prior to pursuing a career in higher education, Jones served as a senior paralegal and law firm administrator for Michael R. Jones as the tenth president of the college.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

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Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo Appointed President of Kentucky State University

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Previously, he was vice president for business, administrative, and student services, COO, and chief student services officer at North Central State College (NCSC); and director of academic financial planning & management at Central State University. Akakpo holds a Ph.D.

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JUAN J. CASTILLO

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Castillo, who has served as the Vice President for Finance and Administration at TAMIU since 2008, will oversee the university’s operations following the unexpected passing of President Pablo Arenaz. His leadership has been instrumental in enhancing various administrative functions and fostering collaborations within the university community.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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ROBERTO GONZALEZ

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He serves as vice president of student services, enrollment management, and equity initiatives at West Los Angeles College in California.

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REBECCA TEAGUE

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Rebecca Teague Rebecca Teague has been appointed vice president of student services at Mt. She served as interim vice president of student services. San Jacinto College in California.